Awesome computer ... or not?

[tA-Kane]

- Pentium 4 550 @ 3.4GHz
- 800MHz FSB
- 1MB L2 Cache
- 1GB Dual Channel PC3200 DDR RAM, max of 4GB
- XP Pro
- 250GB SATA w/ 8MB Cache @ 7200 RPM
- 128MB GeForce 5300FX PCI Express
- Intel High-def 7.1 audio
- 16x Dual-Layer DVD+-RW
- 16x DVD+-ROM

$1299 U.S., $999 after rebates

I think it's a sweet price, but what do all ya'll think? Co-workers said it's a good deal too, being that it's under $1100. I'll be getting it in less than 12 hours ...   

[Wish]

that video card is crap, like a year and a half old. you can get much better (especially PCI-Express) if you get one of those new xX00 radeons. the 6x00 series of nvidia cards don't really have much power, unless you get the 6800ultra, which uses up like two or three PCI slots + power supply. its rediculous.
and if you're building this, go AMD. its alot cheaper. i just baught an athlon64 3400+ and its amazing, costed $220 for the cpu from newegg.

besides, intel is for noobs like yoin ^_^

[tA-Kane]

that video card is crap, like a year and a half old. you can get much better (especially PCI-Express) if you get one of those new xX00 radeons. the 6x00 series of nvidia cards don't really have much power, unless you get the 6800ultra, which uses up like two or three PCI slots + power supply. its rediculous.
and if you're building this, go AMD. its alot cheaper. i just baught an athlon64 3400+ and its amazing, costed $220 for the cpu from newegg.

besides, intel is for noobs like yoin ^_^

im not worried about the vid card; can upgrade later, just like everyone else

as for your thoughts on the processor; though im not building it, i would never go amd simply because of it being known for overheating. id rather not even risk it.

[hismajesty]

I prefer AMD over Intel. I don't really have a reason, just a preference. However, one thing I do like about Intel chips is the fact that when they get really hot they shut off instead of catching on fire.

[Hitmen]

as for your thoughts on the processor; though im not building it, i would never go amd simply because of it being known for overheating. id rather not even risk it.

Don't worry, the exact opposite seems to be true with the newer processors from both companies.

[iago]

Windows will shut off if it detects overheating. 

And btw, Intel? You're a traitor to Macs

[cefx-]

- Pentium 4 550 @ 3.4GHz
- 800MHz FSB
- 1MB L2 Cache
- 1GB Dual Channel PC3200 DDR RAM, max of 4GB
- XP Pro
- 250GB SATA w/ 8MB Cache @ 7200 RPM
- 128MB GeForce 5300FX PCI Express
- Intel High-def 7.1 audio
- 16x Dual-Layer DVD+-RW
- 16x DVD+-ROM

$1299 U.S., $999 after rebates

I think it's a sweet price, but what do all ya'll think? Co-workers said it's a good deal too, being that it's under $1100. I'll be getting it in less than 12 hours ...   

Looks great, Kane.

Buy the nVidia 6600GT or Radeon X600.

Great cards.

There's nothing wrong with nVidia...Wish is wrong.

Also, there's applicability for AMD and Intel.  Go with what you want.  The Intel higher up processors need a special vent in the side of the PC's; the AMD's don't have a huge problem with heat -if- you get the 90nm processor.

[Hitmen]

the AMD's don't have a huge problem with heat -if- you get the 90nm processor.

Because we all know packing transistors closer together reduces heat!

None of the Athlon64 processors has had a problem with heat, 130nm or 90nm.

[j0k3r]

Looks like a sweet computer for $1000, I'd upgrade the card if you game though.

[hismajesty]

Out of curiousity, why are you not getting a new Mac? You could save money and get an eMac, or maybe even a iBook?

[Falcon[anti-yL]]

How about the G5? But I think thats a good computer at a nice price.

[hismajesty]

How about the G5? But I think thats a good computer at a nice price.

Price. You can get both an eMac and an iBook for less than $1000.

[Mephisto]

My computer that I bout about a year ago has roughly the same specifications as yours, though the HD is only 80GB 7200RPM and it's a 5200 GeForce FX, ew.

[tA-Kane]

Just got home from the store 2 hours ago. Got it all set up and everything, and am setting up the games. I'll probably buy a new graphics card in a year; I expected that when I got this. Meanwhile, the current graphics card will be just fine.

As for being a traitor to Mac... well, I'll buy one later. Right now, I really need a fast computer for gaming (a few years is long enough), and the Mac I want isn't in my price range just yet.

Besides, it'll be nice to be able to run things for both Windows here and Mac on my old comp. 

[quasi-modo]

You can make that machine yourself for cheaper.