need new pc ,any help

john · 04-23-2004, 10:01 AM

My old compaq is ready to be replaced.I don't want to have something custom built but would like a trouble free(if that exists)pc.What do you think is the best buy.Dell,IBM,Gateway etc?I'd like to spend around $2000. for a system,with at least 512 ram 2.8 megs and a ggod video card for gaming.Something that is easy to set up and not needs to be tweeked as I'm not very good tech wise.Thanks for your input..

Harkoliar · 04-23-2004, 10:52 AM

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2.8 megs

what in blazes is 2.8 megs?

well.. for starters.. just get a simple

p4 --> any kind
512 ram --> right about this one
good video card--> any gforce FX series (but there is also ATI although im not familiar with it)
40 or 60 gigs at least.. so lots of future use

naturally.. dvd-rom/cd-burner is a little cheap nowadays you may consider this OR dvd-burner (which is more expensive)

thats about the simple things you should worry about for a laptop..the brands i guess makes no difference for me since i use desktop PC.

other things to consider:

-built-in wireless network (so you can connect without any hassles of wires
- firewire
- USB 2.0

those will really help you.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 04-23-2004, 11:42 AM

he meant 2.8ghz

take a look on the Dell website, there you can build and customise a PC, it tells you the price each time you upgrade an item, and then Dell make it for you. If you want it to last a while then you should consider a good CPU (3ghz+) at least 1gb RAM, 100+gb HDD, etc. But I recommend Dell

04-23-2004, 10:01 AM	#1
john Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: central coast of Ca. Age: 77 Posts: 653	My old compaq is ready to be replaced.I don't want to have something custom built but would like a trouble free(if that exists)pc.What do you think is the best buy.Dell,IBM,Gateway etc?I'd like to spend around $2000. for a system,with at least 512 ram 2.8 megs and a ggod video card for gaming.Something that is easy to set up and not needs to be tweeked as I'm not very good tech wise.Thanks for your input.. __________________ John

04-23-2004, 11:42 AM	#3
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	he meant 2.8ghz take a look on the Dell website, there you can build and customise a PC, it tells you the price each time you upgrade an item, and then Dell make it for you. If you want it to last a while then you should consider a good CPU (3ghz+) at least 1gb RAM, 100+gb HDD, etc. But I recommend Dell __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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