Getting a new computer - advice needed!
SonnetCeles:
Solid state drives are still too new, too expensive, and overrated. It's something I may buy after the technology has stabilized as the founding principles are solid. But for something I'd use now, I would much rather use that money on upgraded components more crucial to gaming like a video card. Or spend more money on a reliable motherboard.
As for video cards, I disagree with Rayea as there are vocal advocates who swear by ATI and feel they are the more preferred and compatible gaming choice. However, if you know how to work with 3rd party drivers, NVIDIA feels the same to me.
I've never been a fangirl of any particular company anyways. As long as I can make it work and the reviews are generally favorable I go for it.
1000 Watts is overkill if you're getting a system under 1K. And Pescado has a point about the OS selection. I use what works, which in this case is WinXP pro.
Also, if you're a novice don't build your own system. There are times you will receive a lemon, and when I was troubleshooting my SO's computer the time I spent on that machine would have probably bought me a new one had I been working full time.
The only reason why I would ever recommend a novice build their own system is if the only available OS choice was Vista. I have not and will not use Windows 7 until it has been fully tested but would choose it over vista if those were my only two selections.
J. M. Pescado:
Quote from: SonnetCeles on 2009 December 30, 08:55:20
1000 Watts is overkill if you're getting a system under 1K.
There is no overkill. There is only "open fire" and "I need to reload".
Avalikia:
In case anyone cares, we finally decided to order a computer from Dell. We were able to get a pretty good deal on it too, courtesy of the place my dad works at. Here's some highlights of the specs:
- Windows 7
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 (2.5GHz, 4MB)
- 4GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHZ- 2X2GB DIM M
- 640GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
- Nvidia GeForce GTS 240
- 21.5 inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
I still don't know what half of that really means, but it comes with all the other stuff (monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc.) and I believe it ended up being ~$900 after shipping and whatever. Thanks for the advice, everyone (whether I took it or not).
J. M. Pescado:
You bought a Dell, so I'm sure you got gypped somewhere. You'll find out where they cut the corners when you get it, I imagine.
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