Im shopping for another new computer :)

2007-06-03 02:12:37

#1

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

My current specs: AMD 3600 @ 1.73, 512mb RAM, and im not sure what graphics card, but it pretty shit

A mates mother works in a computer shop and ive been in there a couple of times and have narrowed my search to these 2, which do you pro's think is the best value for money?

Option 1: Optima, Intel core 2duo @ 1.86 Ghz, 2GB of RAM 320GB sata2 HDD, nVidia gforce FX7300GS with 256 mb onboard memory and windows Vista Home premium, which will cost me $1599 (au)

Option 2: Optima, Intel core 2duo @ 2.13, 2GB of RAM, 360 GB sata2 HDD, nvidia gforce FZ7300GS with 265mb onboard memory, optima gaming mouse and windows vista home premium which will cost me $1799 (au)

Will BF2 run on vista, because ive heard some people say BF2 runs on vista fine, and others say it doesnt, And what is a possilbe graphics card upgrade, ive googled reveiws on the one listed above and apparently its OK, nothing special but OK, which is better value in you opinion?

2007-06-03 02:14:33

#2

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7218|The United Center

The second one is obviously a better computer, but you're definitely going to want to upgrade that video card. I'd recommend a 7800GT at the minimum for right now.

2007-06-03 02:17:00

#3

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7187

ThomasMorgan wrote:
The second one is obviously a better computer, but you're definitely going to want to upgrade that video card. I'd recommend a 7800GT at the minimum for right now.

They don't make 7800GT's anymore. Get a 7900GS or 7950GT mininum.

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2007-06-03 02:17:40

#4

=Karma-Kills=: "Don't post while intoxicated."; +356|7055|England

Im guessing these are pre built systems.

TBH those GFX cards suck. As TMo said, 7800GT minimum - heck its been out for ages they're not expensive.

Does your friend sell separate parts, as you are more likely to build a better system yourself.

2007-06-03 02:18:02

#5

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7218|The United Center

cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
ThomasMorgan wrote:
The second one is obviously a better computer, but you're definitely going to want to upgrade that video card. I'd recommend a 7800GT at the minimum for right now.
They don't make 7800GT's anymore. Get a 7900GS or 7950GT mininum.

You can still find them on ebay and everything though, and really it isn't a bad card. It'll easily run BF2 at max graphics settings.

2007-06-03 02:18:09

#6

Ender2309: has joined the GOP; +470|7042|USA

ThomasMorgan wrote:
The second one is obviously a better computer, but you're definitely going to want to upgrade that video card. I'd recommend a 7800GT at the minimum for right now.

yeah

offtpoic: tmo why you be carousin' only la'e at night, yo?

2007-06-03 02:22:03

#7

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

=Karma-Kills= wrote:
Im guessing these are pre built systems.

TBH those GFX cards suck. As TMo said, 7800GT minimum - heck its been out for ages they're not expensive.

Does your friend sell separate parts, as you are more likely to build a better system yourself.

Yeh, I could custom build, but i'd have no idea where to start

2007-06-03 02:22:12

#8

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7218|The United Center

Ender2309 wrote:
ThomasMorgan wrote:
The second one is obviously a better computer, but you're definitely going to want to upgrade that video card. I'd recommend a 7800GT at the minimum for right now.
yeah

offtpoic: tmo why you be carousin' only la'e at night, yo?

I usually work from around 3pm-1am, so I go on when I get home from work. Last night I didn't get home until around 4am and tomorrow (sunday, rather) I'm working from 11a-7p, so I should be on earlier.

...so yeah.

2007-06-03 02:23:18

#9

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

And what about vista? Ive heard that BF2 doesnt work on it

2007-06-03 02:34:47

#10

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7020|EUtopia | Austria

Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
And what about vista? Ive heard that BF2 doesnt work on it

Vista or not, you wouldn't be pleased with that gfx card anyways.
If you need a pre-built system, tell us your budget and we'll find one for you

2007-06-03 02:43:19

#11

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

Stormscythe wrote:
Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
And what about vista? Ive heard that BF2 doesn't work on it
Vista or not, you wouldn't be pleased with that gfx card anyways.
If you need a pre-built system, tell us your budget and we'll find one for you

Under $1800 I'm tight at the moment Preferably something that i can buy off the shelf instead of on line

2007-06-03 02:44:10

#12

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6964|N. Ireland

option 2, but you need better graphics.

2007-06-03 03:25:58

#13

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7020|EUtopia | Austria

Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
Stormscythe wrote:
Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
And what about vista? Ive heard that BF2 doesn't work on it
Vista or not, you wouldn't be pleased with that gfx card anyways.
If you need a pre-built system, tell us your budget and we'll find one for you
Under $1800 I'm tight at the moment Preferably something that i can buy off the shelf instead of on line

$1800!? That's something you call tight? Hey, you can have a nice rig from ibuypower.com or from dell.com for this money!

Look here what I'd have chosen
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9627 … 800pm7.png

2007-06-03 03:27:07

#14

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|7218|The United Center

Stormscythe wrote:
Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
Stormscythe wrote:

Vista or not, you wouldn't be pleased with that gfx card anyways.
If you need a pre-built system, tell us your budget and we'll find one for you
Under $1800 I'm tight at the moment Preferably something that i can buy off the shelf instead of on line
$1800!? That's something you call tight? Hey, you can have a nice rig from ibuypower.com or from dell.com for this money!

Look here what I'd have chosen
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9627 … 800pm7.png

Ugh, don't buy from ibuypower. Seriously.

2007-06-03 03:28:41

#15

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7020|EUtopia | Austria

ThomasMorgan wrote:
Stormscythe wrote:
Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
Under $1800 I'm tight at the moment Preferably something that i can buy off the shelf instead of on line
$1800!? That's something you call tight? Hey, you can have a nice rig from ibuypower.com or from dell.com for this money!

Look here what I'd have chosen
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9627 … 800pm7.png
Ugh, don't buy from ibuypower. Seriously.

Well, I'd build it myself anyway, but as he apparently doesn't want to - what's the problem with them?

2007-06-03 04:04:28

#16

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

These two system fit into your budget and are much better.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=

Guys, have you realised that he is in Australia? And that he is talking in AUS Dollars?

2007-06-03 04:11:20

#17

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7020|EUtopia | Austria

Zimmer wrote:
These two system fit into your budget and are much better.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=

Guys, have you realised that he is in Australia? And that he is talking in AUS Dollars?

Aww, i already thought so but was too stupid to check it...

2007-06-03 04:14:18

#18

justice: OctoPoster; +978|7212|OctoLand

It's that time of year =p

I know fucking karate

2007-06-03 04:16:58

#19

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

1,749.00 USD = 2,100.02 AUD

2007-06-03 04:24:13

#20

Stormscythe: Aiming for the head; +88|7020|EUtopia | Austria

Zimmer wrote:
1,749.00 USD = 2,100.02 AUD

So 1500USD are still 1800AUD. Well, for $1,500 you still should be able to get a nice system.

2007-06-03 04:25:26

#21

ssonrats: Member; +221|7116

Get an nvidia 8600, might aswell, if you're gonna have vista too.

2007-06-03 04:45:17

#22

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

Zimmer wrote:
These two system fit into your budget and are much better.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=

Guys, have you realised that he is in Australia? And that he is talking in AUS Dollars?

The second one looks good
Thats in Euro Dollars right?
Do they ship to AUS?
Has anyone else bought stuff from here?, Are they reliable?

2007-06-03 04:49:31

#23

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
Zimmer wrote:
These two system fit into your budget and are much better.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu … mp;subcat=

Guys, have you realised that he is in Australia? And that he is talking in AUS Dollars?
The second one looks good
Thats in Euro Dollars right?
Do they ship to AUS?
Has anyone else bought stuff from here?, Are they reliable?

Incredibly reliable. I am not sure if they ship internationally.
No, it is in GBP ( United Kingdom Pounds ).

I think it is a bit off your budget.
840.00 GBP = 1,997.70 AUD

2007-06-03 23:44:31

#24

~FuzZz~: .yag era uoy fi siht deaR; +422|6793|Orrstrayleea

Ok, so here's my new deal:

Intel core2 duo e6660 @ 2.4Ghz
2GB g-skill RAM
360GB HDD
19"widescreen monitor
nvidia gforce 7950GT
Vista home premium
Optima gaming mouse
@ $1650

Last edited by Pea....Tear.....Griffen (2007-06-04 00:08:23)

2007-06-04 00:04:24

#25

TimmmmaaaaH: Damn, I... had something for this; +725|6910|Brisbane, Australia

Pea....Tear.....Griffen wrote:
My current specs: AMD 3600 @ 1.73, 512mb RAM, and im not sure what graphics card, but it pretty shit

A mates mother works in a computer shop and ive been in there a couple of times and have narrowed my search to these 2, which do you pro's think is the best value for money?

Option 1: Optima, Intel core 2duo @ 1.86 Ghz, 2GB of RAM 320GB sata2 HDD, nVidia gforce FX7300GS with 256 mb onboard memory and windows Vista Home premium, which will cost me $1599 (au)

Option 2: Optima, Intel core 2duo @ 2.13, 2GB of RAM, 360 GB sata2 HDD, nvidia gforce FZ7300GS with 265mb onboard memory, optima gaming mouse and windows vista home premium which will cost me $1799 (au)

Will BF2 run on vista, because ive heard some people say BF2 runs on vista fine, and others say it doesnt, And what is a possilbe graphics card upgrade, ive googled reveiws on the one listed above and apparently its OK, nothing special but OK, which is better value in you opinion?

Both way overpriced, thanks but no thanks to your mates mom

If you can build yourself, go for MSY they aren't the most professional but are definitely the cheapest in aus.

for $1800 you can get an awesome PC.

E6600 - $302
8800GTS 320MB - $422 (can probably find for cheaper)
2GB Corsair RAM - $115
Thermaltake Soprano VX - $127
iGreen 500W PSU - $121
Mobo - ~$200
Seagate 320GB - $101

total so far: #1,388

so you can get a more expensive case and/or GPU as well as a good mouse keyboard combo.....

edit: need a monitor?

Last edited by TimmmmaaaaH (2007-06-04 00:04:47)

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