Buying a new computer

[NickVR]

I'm looking at buying a new computer and got a quote and some specs and thought I'd ask what people thought of it. I know a little about computers but not much, so opinions would be good. Would would most people look at paying for this system all put together and I supply my own O/S.

Case
Intel Core Duo 3ghz
Mainboard - Asus P5Q supports 8 GB RAM
Asus Radeon 2400 PCIE
Memory Apace 2GB DDR2
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
Card Reader 16 IN 1
LG 20x DVD Dual Layer Burner

This was just copied off the sheet the computer shop gave me so if the parts aren't explained right......sorry.
This is just the box, I already have a screen keyboard and the other stuff.

[Tom_1569]

Personelly I would buy it, because I odnt like Radeon graphics, its expensive, theirs less choices, and i dont find it to be any better then nVidia. Actually the brands all seem to be on the lower end of the scale, but it all depends what your going to be using it for?
Also how much was the quote on that?

[NickVR]

You would buy it? So you reckon this is all low end stuff?
Got quoted $1178.95 all built.
Mainly net, dvds, music and general stuff. wanted something reasonably quick and this what was quoted.

$ 89 - Case
$289 - Intel Core Duo 3ghz
$199 - Mainboard - Asus P5Q supports 8 GB RAM
$125 - Asus Radeon 2400 PCIE
$129 - Memory Apace 2GB DDR2
$ 79 - Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
$ 39.95 - Card Reader 16 IN 1
$ 59 - LG 20x DVD Dual Layer Burner
$170 - Labour

[Rufus®]

What are you going to be using it for?

[NickVR]

Mainly net, watching dvds, music, downloading and general stuff. wanted something reasonably quick.

[Tom_1569]

**** ME....... I built a very similar system though it was AMD not intel, for my 4yr old nephew.... Cost me 320 bux with a mouse and keyboard.

Definitly shop around, **** for that price I can build you a very high end AMD computer or a fair decent Intel and ship it over.

[NickVR]

They also do a pre built one.

Heres the specs (not sure on individual prices.
Intel E2180 Dual Core Processor
Apacer 1GB DDR2 667Mhz Memory
Asus V3-P5945GC Mainboard
Western Digital 160GB SATA 2 Hard Drive
Intel integrated Graphics Accelerator
ASUS Vintage V3 Chassis and PSU
LG 20x Dual Layer DVD Burner
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Front and Rear USB (6x)
Front and Rear Audio
10/100 LAN
PS-2
Serial
Parallel
Video
$799

Copied from the flyer.

[NickVR]

**** ME....... I built a very similar system though it was AMD not intel, for my 4yr old nephew.... Cost me 320 bux with a mouse and keyboard.

Definitly shop around, **** for that price I can build you a very high end AMD computer or a fair decent Intel and ship it over.

Yeah I thought it sounded expensive. Only been to a couple of places. Might shop around a bit more.

[Tom_1569]

They also do a pre built one.

Heres the specs (not sure on individual prices.
Intel E2180 Dual Core Processor
Apacer 1GB DDR2 667Mhz Memory
Asus V3-P5945GC Mainboard
Western Digital 160GB SATA 2 Hard Drive
Intel integrated Graphics Accelerator
ASUS Vintage V3 Chassis and PSU
LG 20x Dual Layer DVD Burner
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Front and Rear USB (6x)
Front and Rear Audio
10/100 LAN
PS-2
Serial
Parallel
Video
$799

Copied from the flyer.

Mate, honestly thats about 311 bux in parts +136 for vista. BUT thats for better parts, 667 ram is rare, no one uses that anymore, **** me I built this computer nearly 3 years ago and its got 800 in it. Motherboard is also fairly old.

Definitly shop around, or go back and slap these people for me, they shouldnt be building computers lol.

[ClairBear]

Nick: where did you get the pricing from? Have you tried MSY technology?

C.

[NickVR]

Hahaha yeah might do that.
So this set up should only cost about $500-$600 then?
Case
Intel Core Duo 3ghz
Mainboard - Asus P5Q supports 8 GB RAM
Asus Radeon 2400 PCIE
Memory Apace 2GB DDR2
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
Card Reader 16 IN 1
LG 20x DVD Dual Layer Burner

[BANKS]

You would buy it? So you reckon this is all low end stuff?
Got quoted $1178.95 all built.
Mainly net, dvds, music and general stuff. wanted something reasonably quick and this what was quoted.

$ 89 - Case
$289 - Intel Core Duo 3ghz
$199 - Mainboard - Asus P5Q supports 8 GB RAM
$125 - Asus Radeon 2400 PCIE
$129 - Memory Apace 2GB DDR2
$ 79 - Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
$ 39.95 - Card Reader 16 IN 1
$ 59 - LG 20x DVD Dual Layer Burner
$170 - Labour

wow thats expensive, save the $170 labour and build it yourself, its not that hard.

Then again my next computer is priced at $2500 for the box alone lol

[NickVR]

Nick: where did you get the pricing from? Have you tried MSY technology?

C.

That Computer Bloke on Park Terrace in Salisbury. Yeah I've been there but not with these specs, might go back and see what they can do for the same products.

[NickVR]

wow thats expensive, save the $170 labour and build it yourself, its not that hard.

Then again my next computer is priced at $2500 for the box alone lol

Yeah i'm not too confident in building that stuff. $2500.......I'd love to spend that on a whole computer. $1000 was sort of my limit.

[Tom_1569]

Hahaha yeah might do that.
So this set up should only cost about $500-$600 then?

Case - 40 +
Intel Core Duo 3ghz - Need more specs
Mainboard - Asus P5Q supports 8 GB RAM - 155
Asus Radeon 2400 PCIE - 25
Memory Apace 2GB DDR2 - Apache is cheap crap and unavailable to me but min is 47 for 2gb 800
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive - 53
Card Reader 16 IN 1 - 15-20 bux normally
LG 20x DVD Dual Layer Burner - 25

Also that motherboard seems to be massive overkill for the system.

[BANKS]

Put it this way, i can build a wireless computer with 250gig, 2gig ram, dvd burner, 20" LCD, mircosoft keyboard and mouse and all with quality parts for about $1080

[NickVR]

So do those specs sound good? Cos if they are I might use that as a base for quotes. That way I can compare apples with apples.

[dufus]

Cant go past Compuzone in SA, never had a problem and have had 6 or 7 computers from there over the years.

[NickVR]

Well, recommend a system please guys. I have a 22inch screen already so don't need that, got a printer and keyboard mouse speakers all the other stuff. Just need the box.

[NickVR]

Cant go past Compuzone in SA, never had a problem and have had 6 or 7 computers from there over the years.

Thanks might try them, where are they located?

[dufus]

Thanks might try them, where are they located?

Payneham Rd, Marden
Compuzone | The Computer Zone

[Tom_1569]

Well, recommend a system please guys. I have a 22inch screen already so don't need that, got a printer and keyboard mouse speakers all the other stuff. Just need the box.

new AMD chips

Thats one I built last week for my brother.... Its a bloody good computer with ALOT better specs then the one you listed. Also if your interesting in having a go at building one yourself, that motherboard is a piece of **** to work with. And its not that hard to do one yourself its suprisingly easy, and most on here are willing to help you out.

[BANKS]

THERMALTAKE MATRIX Black / Silver Mesh Panel 430Watt Power Model: VD2430BNS - $99
SeaGate 500 gig 7200rpm SATA-2 NCQ 16meg Cache 7200.10 - $94
LG 20x DVD+/-R Burner SATA Model: GH20NS10 DUAL LAYER BLACK With NERO Software - $29
INTEL CORE 2 DUO E7300 2.66Ghz 3m CACHE 1066FSB LGA 775 - $175
ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP Intel P35 Dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel QUAD CORE 2 DUO READY - $179
G.SKILL Twin Pack 2x2 gig (4gig Total) CL5 DDR2 1000Mhz (PC2-8000) Model: F2-8000CL5D-4GBPI - $139

total = $715 + graphics card

Then grapics cards, from $25 for a **** one that can just play golf or something, to about $140 that will play most games today, which that system shuld be able to run no probs, Im sure if you looks hard enough these prices could be beat

[NickVR]

new AMD chips

Thats one I built last week for my brother.... Its a bloody good computer with ALOT better specs then the one you listed. Also if your interesting in having a go at building one yourself, that motherboard is a piece of **** to work with. And its not that hard to do one yourself its suprisingly easy, and most on here are willing to help you out.

Looks good, and the price is far better than I got quoted. I wouldn't know where to start and what to get plus I just don't have the time. I don't mind paying to get it built as long as I get the rest of it for a good price.

Payneham Rd, Marden
Compuzone | The Computer Zone

Might check them out on the weekend. Thanks mate.

[NickVR]

THERMALTAKE MATRIX Black / Silver Mesh Panel 430Watt Power Model: VD2430BNS - $99
SeaGate 500 gig 7200rpm SATA-2 NCQ 16meg Cache 7200.10 - $94
LG 20x DVD+/-R Burner SATA Model: GH20NS10 DUAL LAYER BLACK With NERO Software - $29
INTEL CORE 2 DUO E7300 2.66Ghz 3m CACHE 1066FSB LGA 775 - $175
ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP Intel P35 Dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel QUAD CORE 2 DUO READY - $179
G.SKILL Twin Pack 2x2 gig (4gig Total) CL5 DDR2 1000Mhz (PC2-8000) Model: F2-8000CL5D-4GBPI - $139

total = $715 + graphics card

Then grapics cards, from $25 for a **** one that can just play golf or something, to about $140 that will play most games today, which that system shuld be able to run no probs, Im sure if you looks hard enough these prices could be beat

Those specs sound good too, don't need a huge hard drive though. Got an external one I use.