PR-0927 Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Well, my dad and I were finally looking or a good computer online day before yesterday (I went to Niagra Falls yesterday...). He wanted a Server computer, but then he realized that video cards, sound cards, and Windows XP isn't supported on them. So, we looked, and nothing was good, until we went to http://www.ibuypower.com. That website had one of those, "build your computer" things, it rocked. We ended up with a computer with 80 GB hard drive, AMD 64 Processor, the ATI Radeon X800 (not PCI Express, this was the second most expensive graphics card, number one was the Saphire ATI Radeon X800, around $500, more than the one we chose), and other cool stuff. What do you think? Good computer? And, is the website good? It only came out to be around $1,500-$1,700.
Sam Fisher Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Well, you did happen to get A VERY KICKASS GAMING COMPUTER! I wish I could upgrade. But first I'm gonna wait until the price for the X800 goes down, which it will in a month because Nvidia will come out with a new card.
Mex Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Go to a computer fair and buy all that stuff instead. That is VERY over priced.
jebbers Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 there are computer fairs at the Hamburg Fair grounds sometimes....assuming you live close(cuz you went to Niagara Falls where i live) me and my bro go to them to upgrade my bulit comp...but i havent been to one cuz i havent been on my comp much lately...but thats a over priced....
El Sitherino Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 ditch the 80 gig and get a 120. I have to agree with the overpriced people.
PR-0927 Posted September 5, 2004 Author Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by Sam Fisher Well, you did happen to get A VERY KICKASS GAMING COMPUTER! I wish I could upgrade. But first I'm gonna wait until the price for the X800 goes down, which it will in a month because Nvidia will come out with a new card. Yeah!! Well, about overpriced...who cares...I mean, my dad said, "the price isn't that bad." Heh, I hope I get this!! It'll be roxxors!! I could play Halo for PC, and play Star Wars: Battlefront with awesome graphics. Jebbers, dude, look at my location...Ohio...we just went on a trip...five hours there and five hours back...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Awesome! If you're like me though, and have more thasn 13 games installed, your My documents folder is 8 GB, and such, get another 80
jebbers Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by Majin Revan Jebbers, dude, look at my location...Ohio...we just went on a trip...five hours there and five hours back... i see said the blind man to the deaf guy....i didnt look there first....did you enjoy your time in Niagara Falls? i know i loathe it here.............
ZBomber Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Niagra Falls scares me. Yes, get a bigger harddrive. I've already used over 120GB on my 200 GB hardrive.
Nerd_Annhilator Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by ZBomber I've already used over 120GB on my 200 GB hardrive. Holy friggin hell thats more than me.
ZBomber Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by Anthony Holy friggin hell thats more than me. Aye, I have a lot of stuff on my computer... >_>
Kain Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Originally posted by ZBomber I've already used over 120GB on my 200 GB hardrive. You GB whore...what could you POSSIBLY spend that much memory on?
ZBomber Posted September 5, 2004 Posted September 5, 2004 Dunno. Both my C and E drives have about 65 GB each.
El Sitherino Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Originally posted by Kain You GB whore...what could you POSSIBLY spend that much memory on? *coughs* "special" videos @ Zed. seriously though, get a bigger HD.
BongoBob Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Sounds good to me But get a parts list from that site and look for the pieces by themselves at http://www.pricegrabber.com. I can almost garuntee that you'll find it cheaper.
Sam Fisher Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 http://www.pricewatch.com is also a very good place to find cheaper parts
Darth Groovy Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Ok, I have a question. My computer is over two years old now, and starting to show signs of age. I would like to get a computer that really excells in the game department, and not get ripped off. Now let's say I buy all the pieces and somehow manage to put it together? How much am I looking to spend? Also, don't want a new monitor, I love the one I already got. NOW how much am I looking to spend for the complete package? (I want to play games like Doom 3 and stuff)
ZBomber Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 I got a nice gaming system. Only thing that could be better is that video card. (ATI 9600 Pro). I spent about 950. Go to computer convention things, you get awesome prices there Groovy. I'll try to get you my specs tommarow if you want.
Tyrion Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Originally posted by Darth Groovy Ok, I have a question. My computer is over two years old now, and starting to show signs of age. Around 800-1000 dollars, I forgot the exact parts(was trying to do this for my cousin 3 weeks ago), but go to newegg.com and just look around. You'd want a Athlon 64 w/ motherboard, 512-1024 megs of ram, an x800 or 6800 Gt video card, a sound card of your choosing, things like that.
BongoBob Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 EDIT: um, for a good solid one, around 800 to 1000 dollars. That's how much the one I want to build is.
ZBomber Posted September 6, 2004 Posted September 6, 2004 Radeon 9600 Pro is good enough to run Doom, and it's like 200 dollars. i'd go for that, unless you got extra money to spare.
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