mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 I want to buy a new computer, and I know anything about it. The last time I bought one, it's terrible. I just want a computer that don't freeze or crash while I'm using it, the computer that work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9* Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 what do u want in ur com? lots of memory, cd-burner, good video, etc. that has a lot to do with what you want to get as a system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Author Share Posted November 25, 2001 Lots of memory. Don't crash. I don't care about video and CD stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSJ5 Vegeta Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 If you want a good computer. Buy all the parts and custom build one yourself. I suggest buying an ATX form case, as it's the most popular and easily upgradeable. Microtek is a good company to buy shells from. Buy a motherboard made in the ATX form factor, as I said, most easily upgradeable. Go with an AMD Athlon XP processor which goes all the way up to 1.9 gigahertz, and you can get a 1.5 gigahertz XP processor for $130 which is cheap compared to intels P4 processor which is over $200. They're the best and beat out Intel's Pentium 4. Pentium 4's suck. They only make 6 clock cycles per second where as the AMD does 9 for their 6. The AMD Athlon XP also has DDR SDRAM. DDR Static Ram. That means it does work on the leading and trailing edge of the clock cycle meaning it does more work than the Intel Pentium 4 in less time. But I repeat don't get a comp with a P4. In most cases a P3's better than a P4. Also more RAM's better than fast RAM so get plenty of RAM. For a Hard Drive I'd get a really good one. They have one's out now with up to 320 Gigs of storage space. Why you'd need that much, is beyond me. I think it's Microtek, makes one that's got 20 gigs of storage space, and has very good performance speed, the best in it's class. Does 100 megabyte per second transfers. Dun really know about the best video card. I know the Voodoo line of Videocards is pretty good. And my tech school teacher said something but I forgot he said it's the best. I wish I could remember the name, it starts with a G though. Darnit. As for CD and Floppy Drives I dun really think those matter that much as long as you get one that's dependable and will work like it's supposed to. However if you'd rather just buy one. One's you shouldn't buy are Compaq's and Gateways. They suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Author Share Posted November 25, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SSJ5 Vegeta [/i] [B]However if you'd rather just buy one. One's you shouldn't buy are Compaq's and Gateways. They suck. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=blue] this is the only part I understand, and the rest, I have no idea. Gateways really suck. [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 my suggestion, since you dont really know a whole lot about computers, is to take someone with you that does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 you don't really need more than 128mb of ram if you aren't doing stuff like hosting or video editing. as for the processor, it's all the same. just get something above 900mhz and i bet you'll love it. harddrive, the lowest they give you now is like a 20 gig, that's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Author Share Posted November 25, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by coolkam007 [/i] [B]my suggestion, since you dont really know a whole lot about computers, is to take someone with you that does. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=blue] good idea, but I don't know anyone who's good with computer, they're good at using it, not buying one. [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mornigndew [/i] [B] [color=blue] good idea, but I don't know anyone who's good with computer, they're good at using it, not buying one. [/color] [/B][/QUOTE] *sigh* where do you live?.. when and where do you want to go buy your computer? *pulls out dayplanner* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Author Share Posted November 25, 2001 [color=blue] Connecticut/ before christmas [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 [FONT=century gothic]::looks around:: ::dashes into thread:: Get an iMac! ::dashes out before anyone contradicts her::[/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 eh.. *flights are booked* well.. do you have a car?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 25, 2001 Author Share Posted November 25, 2001 [color=blue] where do you live Cam? I don't want to drive for 7 hours just to buy a computer. Got to go to church now. byes.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 its a bit longer then 7 hours hon ^^;; i live in oregon.. .. well, talk to you later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterfork Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 Since SSJ5 Vegeta summed up practically everything I could've said I'll just comment on the video part... Oh yeah, and I'd get an Abit or Epox motherboard... Anyway, yeah double data rate (DDR) ram would be the best type you can get right now, as long as the mobo supports it =]... OK well for the video cards: Right now, Nvidia and ATI are the only true competitors in making top of the line chips, and the two best cards available on the market now are the GeForce3 Ti-500 and Radeon 8500. These are for regular users, others who focus on graphics work in applications should get an Oxygen card.. but anyway dont' get voodoos, they're not in production and 3dfx has been dead since the beginning of this year (bought their technology, yet hasn't really been using it). Getting outdated technology would be the worst part in a new computer =]. But since you really don't care about the video in your computer, jus you could always get a GeForce2 MX or Ti-200. The kyro2 chipset is alright, or you can settle for one of ATI's lower end cards. [edit]note I didn't say who bought their technology - it was Nvidia... dunno why I didn't say it... hmm.. oh well[/edit] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiroMunkie Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 [SIZE=1]Eh, I don't really know too much about this kinda stuff, what I'm using is a Compaq, and it works just fine for me so I'm not quite sure what SSJ5 Vegeta was talking about. It doesn't crash, doesn't freeze, hasn't done anything wrong here. But then again, what do I know? :p[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted November 25, 2001 Share Posted November 25, 2001 [COLOR=darkblue]If you just want a computer that doesn't crash...get a *Dell, loaded with *Windows XP that should be good enough with power and money to spare...if you have more money, I recommend investing in a new *Macintosh G4...those are incredibly fast and useful...but just make sure it has a quality *modem so we can see you online...[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 26, 2001 Author Share Posted November 26, 2001 [color=blue] I'm using Dell right now, and it's really bad. I can't even shut down the computer, I have to unplug to shut it down [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Oh... then it may be an old, old Dell? If not, than you can always go Custom if you know your computer parts (cheapest way possible too)...iMacs are pretty reasonable and the G4 has tons of power you can use...ummm, try looking at Dell again, particularly their Dimension series. But if you don't like Dell, then maybe you should look at the new Micron Millenias or Atlas computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 .. with XP.. dont you have to let microsoft know each time you have a major upgrade?.. >.o' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transtic Nerve Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 Just print out what SSJ5 Vegeta and Masterfork said and take it to some computer place.... lol Any computer is bound to crash.... esspecially if you are running windows.... but it all depends on what you want on your computer... hope you don't care about money cause if you want a good computer you best have a good amount of mula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkam007 Posted November 26, 2001 Share Posted November 26, 2001 *manly grunt noise* MONEY GOOD!, NAPSTER BAD! .. :flaming: lol heh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 Someone's most likely already mentioned what I'm about to, but hey I gotta put my two cents worth in. Don't get: Apple, Compaq, or Gateway DO get: Dell, IBM, and maybe Sony if you wanna dish out the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornigndew Posted November 27, 2001 Author Share Posted November 27, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]Just print out what SSJ5 Vegeta and Masterfork said and take it to some computer place.... lol Any computer is bound to crash.... esspecially if you are running windows.... but it all depends on what you want on your computer... hope you don't care about money cause if you want a good computer you best have a good amount of mula. [/B][/QUOTE] Money is not a problem. I just want a good computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorykoAngelcry Posted November 27, 2001 Share Posted November 27, 2001 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mornigndew [/i] [B] Money is not a problem. I just want a good computer. [/B][/QUOTE] [COLOR=darkred][SIZE=1]Ok, absolute best advice I can get for you: Go to Office Depot (if you have one near you) and talk to a computer salesman (I know. .salesmen = bad) At Office Depot (where I used to work back here in TN), the computer people were really good with helping you get a computer that will fit what you need, as I am sure most places just don't want to sell you crap and have you come back yelling at them. At Office Depot, they have a computer kiosk where you can figure out a computer for yourself. If you want a good computer, just make sure that you go in there with the knowledge of what you want the computer for. Surfing the net, playing music, playing tons of games, as a large paperweight. . . just make sure you go in there, and DO NOT let them talk you into purchasing tons of added 'goodies' that you will never need. If you already have a ton of cords with your old computer, and don't plan to use both of them, then don't even bother getting all the extra cords, even if they say they are the best for connection or whatever. Obviously the Pentium 4 is the 'best' out there right now, but I don't see why getting a Pentium 3 would hurt you too much. . *shrug* just companies trying to get more money and stuff. . LOL :D Hope any of this is a help for you. . if not. . well. . *ducks*[/SIZE][/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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