Best place to get a new computer.

[zll7]

Im looking to get a new computer with decent specs for gaming for the best deal. Anyone have any advice on where to look for one?

I have recently been checking ebay...though some seem to be scams...

 

[Duwenbasden]

Custom built ones. Buy parts from your local computer surplus store.

 

[hobo218]

If you don't feel like acutally buying individual parts then I've heard IBuyPower.com is good

If your looking for parts use

TigerDirect

or

Newegg

 

[Mullit]

my dad just bought a new one from an ebay shop for abot £530 (dont know what that is in dollars)
3.3 GHz CPU
1.5 GB RAM
512MB video card
16x DVD-RW
550W PSU

dont know much more about it but its pretty good for the price

 

[zll7]

I Just bought a comp for ebay for $330. I just couldent pass up the deal...The only thing im worried about is the video card but im sure i can upgrade it... Anything else u guys see that need upgrading?

Specs:
* Processor Intel Pentium 4 HT 3.0 Ghz 800Mhz FSB
* Memory 1Gb DDR2 SDRAM
* Hard Drive 160Gb Serial ATA Drive (7200rpm)
* Video Card 128Mb ATI Radeon X300 SE
* Network Card Integrated Intel Pro 10/100/1000Ethernet
* Operating System Windows XP Media Center 2005 W/SP2
* Media Drive 48x CD-RW/ 16x DVD Combo Drive
* Sound Integrated 7.1 Audio
* Mouse & Keyboard USB Dell keyboard and wheel mouse
* Ports 8 USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front - 5 Back - 1 Internal)

1 Front headphone jack 1 front Mic jack

Network RJ45 Connector

1 PCI-e 16x Slot (In use)

 

[Dtere]

If your looking for parts use

TigerDirect

or

Newegg

Agreed, i love newegg. Tigerdirect is mostly refurbished stuff, but it's quality and cheap. For a complete computer i would use tigerdirect.

 

[zll7]

On the new parts idea...what kind of RAM would i need and how much can i upgade to? Thanks for the help.

Also what will i need to run my Comcast cable to 2 computers one older with out built in ethernet... And will I be required to pay extra multiple computer cable service? If i will be is there any way around this? Thank you again.

 

[Dtere]

RAM i would suggest minimum of 1GB, the speed is the difficult part. It needs to be matched with the motherboard for best performance. List the mobo you expect to use here, and we'll help you.

To get cable internet to your other computers you will use this setup:
modem > router > computers

So you will need to buy a router (not a hub or switch) to assign internal ip addresses. Make sure there is a minimum of 4 ports on your router. If you want wireless, make sure to get a wireless router.

 

[zll7]

Will I need to change my cable for 1 comp to multiple comps which cost more if i set it up like this?

 

[Dtere]

Your setup now should be this:

cable from wall > modem > network cable > computer

What you want is:

cable from wall > modem > network cable > router > multiple network cables > computer

So you will need to buy 2 new network cables and/or wireless cards, as well as a router.

 

[zll7]

Ok thanks I get what ur saying now. Im getting computer tomarow and will post mother board spec for help. Thanks again.

 

[Mark YBARBO]

hey

dont bet too much ram is never enough,says the one :nuts: getting rammed