Made_In_China Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 (edited) Hey, I'm getting a new computer and I ahve a budget around $1200 - 1400(cnd) I'm wonder if these are good things to buy - I'm using it for gaming and otehr stuff |Case| Antec Sonata |$135.20| |Video Card| GeForce 6600 GT 128 MB |$309.98| |Processor| Pentium 4 3.0 GHZ 1MB L2 Cache 800mhz FSB $255.40| |Motherboard| Asus P5GDC Deluxe |$201.78| |RAM| Corsair Valueselect 1GB Kit PC3200 |$199.50| |Hard Drive| Maxtor DiamondMax10 200GB 16MB Cache ATA133 |$144.90| |CD/DVD Drive| LiteON 52x32x52 Combo DVD\CD-RW Drive Black $56.31| |Floppy Drive| Mitsumi 7 in 1 + Flash Reader |$29.67| |Monitor| Viewsonic E70FB 1280x1024 Black |188.60| Is this a good deal for my budget I know I went over my budget Edited December 20, 2004 by Made_In_China Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advance Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Dude, price shop around using http://www.pricewatch.com/, you will skim off a lot of $$ . Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Advance said: Dude, price shop around using http://www.pricewatch.com/, you will skim off a lot of $$ . 585131297[/snapback] i'm sry, but that doesn help much, i don't buy stuff online Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Made_In_China said: i'm sry, but that doesn help much, i don't buy stuff online 585131337[/snapback] ya should... compared to retail, some stores are 40% cheaper Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten T Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 amd 64 is the best for gaming period there is no argument on it everyone on this borad agrees Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 craZySoldier said: amd 64 is the best for gaming period there is no argument on it everyone on this borad agrees 585131365[/snapback] is this a good setup for my price ? edit can i get a better deal Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdodson Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Too bad you don't buy stuff online. It would save you a lot of money. If you're worried about how reputable a company is, then you can check out Reseller Ratings to see how the sites rank. Seriously though, you could save a lot of money that way. BTW, that's a nice setup, just a bit overpriced. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mufdvr3669 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 do you live in china? your price seem high. You can get the motherboard for $50 cheaper than what you said and a 6600 gt for a little under $200, otherwise your system seems allright, kinda around the same specs i'm gonna shoot for in a few months. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrilix Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 mufdvr3669 said: do you live in china? your price seem high. You can get the motherboard for $50 cheaper than what you said and a 6600 gt for a little under $200, otherwise your system seems allright, kinda around the same specs i'm gonna shoot for in a few months. 585131393[/snapback] 6600 GT for a little under $200 CAD? You must be kidding me. Everywhere I go, 6600 GTs are $250 CAD or more expensive, although most stores sell for around $280-290. And to answer the original poster's question: good deals in general :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldaccount1 Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 i'd really consider using Pricewatch.com in this instance...for the same money you can get some GREAT components and more ram and even a better video card Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 you sure you want the sonata? I mean i have it and its a nice case and all but its a little cramped so a bitch to work with. other than that lookwise and temps are nice Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585131879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 i said i would but i don't buy stuff online Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585137886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajapi Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Two things: first that video card is awfully expensive. MSRP is $200 US.... Second: You might want to get an Athlon64 3200+ s939 processor and an MSI Neo2 Platinum motherboard instead. Faster AND cheaper :D Oh, and why don't you buy online? Aside from being cheaper, its also way useful. You can find many things retailers don't have. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585138470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IK47 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 damn, those prices are high. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585138489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IK47 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 those prices are high, even if its in canadian dollar? which currency is this? if its US, then you can get a better comp for almost half. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585138496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 Ajapi said: Two things: first that video card is awfully expensive. MSRP is $200 US....Second: You might want to get an Athlon64 3200+ s939 processor and an MSI Neo2 Platinum motherboard instead. Faster AND cheaper :D Oh, and why don't you buy online? Aside from being cheaper, its also way useful. You can find many things retailers don't have. 585138470[/snapback] ALL PRICES ARE CDN (canadian) and i don't buy online from bad experience scamed Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585140893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted December 21, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 21, 2004 get something like my comp with amd 64 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585140935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 chconline said: get something like my comp with amd 64 585140935[/snapback] is AMD beter than INTEL ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585142311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2s2k Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 it's not necessary better, its just because AMD launched it's 64bit cpu's and Intel didn't Amd Athlon64 3200+ s939 MSI K8N neo2 Platinum Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585142365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 i'm leaving in 1hour "Ultra Pentium 4 S775 System $1245 - $1619 Interl P4 3.2E 540 LGA775 (SOCKET-T) BOX ASUS P5GDC-V 915G DDR400/DDR2-533 PCI-E 512MB PC3200 DDR400 MAJOR-1 GB PC4300 DDR2 533MHZ SAMSUNGWD 200G 8M CACHE 7200RPM SATA ATI SAPPHIRE RADEON X700 PRO 128M PCI-EXPRESS - 256MB PCI-EXPRESS (DUAL MONITOR SUPPORT) LG DVD 16X IDE OEM PIONEER 108 16+/-DUAL LAYER DVDRW SONY 1.44M FLOPPY DRIVE INTERGRATED NETWORK CARD CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY 2400W CASE WITH LIGHT AND FAN MICROSOFT WIRELESS KEYBOARD MICROSOFT WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE CREATIVE INSPIRE T3300 2.1 80W SPEAKER - CREATIVE P5800 INSPIRE 5.1BOX ULTRA AMD S754 SYSTEM $1207 - AMD ATLTHON64 SOCKET 939 $1595 AMD ALTHON 64 3200+ RETAIL BOX - 3500+ 512K SOCKET 939 BOX ASUS K8V-SE DELUXE VIA K8T800 - ASUS A8V DELUXE 939 DUAL CHANNEL 512MB PC3200 DDR 400 MAJOR - 1GB PC-3200 DDR400 MAJORWD 200G 8M CACHE 7200RPM ATA100 - CACHE 7200RPM SATA MSI NVIDIA 6600GT 128MB VIVO BOX - ATI SAPPHIRE RADEON X800SE 256M DDR OEM LG DVD 16X IDE OEM PIONEER 108 16+/- DUAL LAYER DVDRW SONY 1.44 FLOPPY DRIVE CREATIVE SOND BLASTEER AUDIGY 2 INTERGRATED NETWORK CARD 400W CASE WITH LIGHT AND FAN MICROSOFT MULTIMEDIA KEYBOARD - WIRELESS MICROSOFT OPTICAL WHEEL MOUSE - WIRELESS CREATIVE INSPIRE T3300 2.1 80W SPEAKER - CREATIVE P5800 INSPIRE 5.1 BOX what's better? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585142788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorsson Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 The AMD, but make sure that you get a decent PSU like an Antec not some no-name, or even worse Q-Tec. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585142869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chconline Veteran Posted December 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 22, 2004 The second one. AMD = 1337 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585143516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresno Bob Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/m...uct_Code=120427 AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 512K 90nm (939) http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=241143 MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum nForce3 Ultra http://www.buyaib.com/index.asp?PageAction...PROD&ProdID=740 512MB PC4000 500MHz http://www.24x7pc.com/storagewesterndigital.htm Western Digital 200GB 7200RPM Serial ATA 8MB (WD2000JD) http://www.gameve.com/gve/store/ProductDet...x?sku=VC-SA-007 SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800 ATLANTIS 256MB http://www.3btech.net/bebedw8xdvdr1.html BenQ DW800A http://store.mrtechus.com/opdvdrw12xdo.html OptoRite DVD +/- RW 12X Double Layer Internal ReWritable Drive DD1205 http://www.excaliberpc.com/product_info.ph...roducts_id=1210 Mitsumi Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44MB http://www.pcsupplysource.com/itemdesc.asp...B0350P&cc=&tpc= CREATIVE SB AUDIGY 2 ZS PLATINUM BOX http://www.shentech.com/miwiopblkemo.html Microsoft Wireless Optical Bluetooth Keyboard / Mouse Combo http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?i...=pricewatch.com CREATIVE LABS CREATIVE SBS 4.1 450 BLACK SPEAKER SYSTEM Hope this helps Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585143730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkhooda Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Also, are you buying it in Canada (you seem to be displaying the Canadian flag)? If you are, you may consider buying it online in the US for less, since there's more competition and varieties of products. Buy it online, more accessibility. I bought one like that (I live in Canada) and trimmed approximately 20-25% of the original cost! But I think that AMD system is sufficiently good for that price. And since you're leaving in 1 hour, just buy that! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585143754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made_In_China Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 darkhooda said: Also, are you buying it in Canada (you seem to be displaying the Canadian flag)?If you are, you may consider buying it online in the US for less, since there's more competition and varieties of products. Buy it online, more accessibility. I bought one like that (I live in Canada) and trimmed approximately 20-25% of the original cost! But I think that AMD system is sufficiently good for that price. And since you're leaving in 1 hour, just buy that! 585143754[/snapback] my parents want to buy everything from one store and i don't buy online Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/259621-getting-new-computer-plese-help/#findComment-585146756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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