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Atheist
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Buying a New Computer
#5892306 - 07/23/06 08:38 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I have about 700-800 dollars, maybe a little more, to spend on a new PC as the one I'm on just got infested with trojans and needs to be replaced 
I was just wondering where the best place is to buy a new computer, whether it be online or Walmart 
thanks
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892323 - 07/23/06 08:40 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Local shops (usually) have the best prices, just shop around.
Windows Vista is coming out soon, so if you're going to want to upgrade to the newest windows, you're going to need a little power.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892330 - 07/23/06 08:42 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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what about this one
http://www.emachines.com/products/products.html?prod=T6536
$539 is pretty good, doesnt come with a monitor tho
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892335 - 07/23/06 08:43 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you or any of your friends are skilled enough to build one, do it. You'll save a shitload of cash.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892343 - 07/23/06 08:45 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I'd suggest one of the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Cores, I got the 3500+ and it runs everything. There are cheaper models, too. Go for at least 1 gig of RAM.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1619
There are bundles for the AMD's and mobo's.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892352 - 07/23/06 08:47 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
SpicyTunaRoll said: what about this one
http://www.emachines.com/products/products.html?prod=T6536
$539 is pretty good, doesnt come with a monitor tho
That's not bad if you aren't a gamer or anything. The video is kinda weak.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892355 - 07/23/06 08:48 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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No games, just video editing and shroomery
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892367 - 07/23/06 08:50 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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just because it got infested with trojans doesn't mean you need to replace it.
Just clean it up, or do a full reformat.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Liquidkick]
#5892374 - 07/23/06 08:52 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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fuck that i need a new one
and i want a new one
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HELLA_TIGHT
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892390 - 07/23/06 08:57 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Well you're going to need a big hard drive too.
I'd suggest a 500gb Western Digital Caviar SE16 
500 GB, 300 MB/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892400 - 07/23/06 09:00 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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You're buying a new computer to fix a virus problem?
Format the drive and re-install the OS.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892409 - 07/23/06 09:03 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
HELLA_TIGHT said: Well you're going to need a big hard drive too.
I'd suggest a 500gb Western Digital Caviar SE16 
500 GB, 300 MB/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM
dude that shits like 300 bucks
i think i'm going to go with the emachine that i linked to
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892472 - 07/23/06 09:22 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you can't get your head around spyware and trojans fuck knows how your going to get your head around x64
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Amatoxin]
#5892510 - 07/23/06 09:33 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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He doesn't have to get his head around anything when he's buying a prebuilt machine.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892527 - 07/23/06 09:36 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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No? I guess he doesn't download too much stuff then. A lot of software still isn't geared for 64bit yet, they're waiting until Vista gets released.
I don't realy see the point in him getting a new PC if it's just for video editing and the shroomery. To each their own I suppose
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Amatoxin]
#5892557 - 07/23/06 09:47 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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how long til Vista?
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HELLA_TIGHT
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Atheist]
#5892621 - 07/23/06 10:07 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Januaryish, I think.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Amatoxin]
#5892627 - 07/23/06 10:10 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
Amatoxin said: No? I guess he doesn't download too much stuff then. A lot of software still isn't geared for 64bit yet, they're waiting until Vista gets released.
I don't realy see the point in him getting a new PC if it's just for video editing and the shroomery. To each their own I suppose
Almost everything will work. I don't know anyone who has had any problems.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: HELLA_TIGHT]
#5892821 - 07/23/06 11:37 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
HELLA_TIGHT said: Well you're going to need a big hard drive too.
I'd suggest a 500gb Western Digital Caviar SE16 
500 GB, 300 MB/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM
Nice
I agree upon building your own PC. I did that for my first one and It was a great experience and my computer still runs great to this day.
I recommend doing a little bit of research and make your own. You will feel better about it, and you will understand it better.
Also if it is just Trojans hang on to that PC. I bet all it needs is a good reformatting and a few upgrades. Trade that bad boy out in the market maybe? Up to you my friend.
If you have virus, malware, ad-ware probs do yourself a big favor and get this program.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_kaspersky_antivir/
I don't recommend Macafee or Norton.. just me. I think they are clunky and fuck with your PC.
Also use this for spyware. http://www.filehippo.com/download_ewido/
buy the full program.. or if your savvy crack em
trust me those two will keep your chin clean
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www.pricewatch.com
The best place on the Internet to look for new hardware. It's basically a page that looks through all the best deals throughout the web and lists them out for you. I've used this site about 20 times to buy various computer things and have never had any problems.
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Re: Buying a New Computer [Re: Room4Shroom]
#5893955 - 07/24/06 10:23 AM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Yeah, for ANY PC advise, Captain Headbang recommends you consult TrippinTeddy. He can help, so can FRY's
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