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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: sandwich on September 04, 2009, 02:13:52 PM
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Im looking for a new pc.
I need one in the 1,500 - 2,000 dollar range.
Can anybody help me?
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Well the instant response from here will be "Build it yourself", if that's followed up by "I don't know how" That's followed up by "It's easy, and is a better idea" :)
But yes, custom is better. The typical parts that will be suggested will be: Intel (E8400/i7), Nvidia (GTX 260/280), PC P&C PSU (750watt), NZXT or Antec case and the motherboard and Ram seem to vary more.
HDD and DVD are more personal choice depending on what you need them for.
More idea will of course show up, but that's the basic lines of what you'll be looking for. The other popular idea that goes around is Ask TilDeath, if you don't want to build it.
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2 grand isn't needed to build a computer to run AH...but whatever floats your boat.
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For $1,500 you can build yourself a rock-solid i7 DDR3 computer.
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Should I use vista or XP?
I really want to get away from vista.
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Windows 7 or XP. Personally I would go with XP.
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http://tdcomputersystems.com/index.php (http://tdcomputersystems.com/index.php)
Or build it yourself. :D
I'd do Vista for now, then upgrade to 7
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7 Can be pre-ordered right now. He would have to wait until October to get it, though.
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I'm going to be making this OS selection pretty soon too..
If I'm going to run more than 3gig or so of ram,(will be using 8gig 1066 DDR2) then I need a 64bit OS, Right?
OK, that means XP64 Pro, or Vista64 Ultimate.. Which is preferred?
I've heard that Vista64Ult Sp1 has been greatly improved, True?
Other factors..
After all, XP is on the way out, can't last forever!!!
Vista64 ultimate, has the upgrade for W7 deal...
Leaning towards Vista64 Sp1 so far...
RC
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If you're going to venture past 4GB of RAM, go with DDR3. It's faster and more efficient. As you already stated, you'll need a x64 bit OS since you are going over the 4GB limit of x32. I agree with your choice of Operating System (it makes sense).
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I'm going to be making this OS selection pretty soon too..
If I'm going to run more than 3gig or so of ram,(will be using 8gig 1066 DDR2) then I need a 64bit OS, Right?
OK, that means XP64 Pro, or Vista64 Ultimate.. Which is preferred?
I've heard that Vista64Ult Sp1 has been greatly improved, True?
Other factors..
After all, XP is on the way out, can't last forever!!!
Vista64 ultimate, has the upgrade for W7 deal...
Leaning towards Vista64 Sp1 so far...
RC
My pick would definately be Windows 7 x64. In fact all of our gaming pcs have it already - typing with it as we speak.
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http://tdcomputersystems.com/index.php (http://tdcomputersystems.com/index.php)
Or build it yourself. :D
I'd do Vista for now, then upgrade to 7
Nope, not anymore.
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Im looking for a new pc.
I need one in the 1,500 - 2,000 dollar range.
Can anybody help me?
in reply to the original poster
if you want to spend that kind of money the you could go with this
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4517071&sku=SYX-1014
or save some money and go with this one
http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/C477-1204-main-wc-02.jpg
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If you're going to buy one that's already built, I would invest in a TD system. From what I hear he's great in the Customer Service realm. On top of that, he can get a system to do just about anything on air.
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If you're going to buy one that's already built, I would invest in a TD system. From what I hear he's great in the Customer Service realm. On top of that, he can get a system to do just about anything on air.
Not anymore.
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If you're going to buy one that's already built, I would invest in a TD system. From what I hear he's great in the Customer Service realm. On top of that, he can get a system to do just about anything on air.
i have not read anything bad about his systems yet
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TilDeath is only building PC's for his existing Commercial Customers. I.E.: No more AH2 players will be getting these DEEP Discount Gaming Rigs.
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TilDeath is only building PC's for his existing Commercial Customers. I.E.: No more AH2 players will be getting these DEEP Discount Gaming Rigs.
that sucks
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Kinda figured that was coming, after the recent posts from a not so happy customer... Too Public....
That stuff happens all the time! "As the world turns" LOL!!!
Td Builds some pretty cool rigs... Didn't charge an outrageous rate for assembly either...
So most of the price you pay went into the parts for the machine... good deal...
Too bad!!
RC
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Kinda figured that was coming, after the recent posts from a not so happy customer... Too Public....
That stuff happens all the time! "As the world turns" LOL!!!
Td Builds some pretty cool rigs... Didn't charge an outrageous rate for assembly either...
So most of the price you pay went into the parts for the machine... good deal...
Too bad!!
RC
It only took one person with over 150 systems to AH players. I don't need my name being dragged thru the mud. Sold systems to players here at a deep deep discount. Not worth the aggravation... make 5 times the amount with 1/5 of the time invested in commercial rigs.
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It only took one person with over 150 systems to AH players. I don't need my name being dragged thru the mud. Sold systems to players here at a deep deep discount. Not worth the aggravation... make 5 times the amount with 1/5 of the time invested in commercial rigs.
I sure don't blame you. It's been aggravating I know.
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It only took one person with over 150 systems to AH players. I don't need my name being dragged thru the mud. Sold systems to players here at a deep deep discount. Not worth the aggravation... make 5 times the amount with 1/5 of the time invested in commercial rigs.
I hate that TD but I understand. It was great to visit with you last week when I was going through the area. Next time we will have to grab a beer or three.
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TilDeath is only building PC's for his existing Commercial Customers. I.E.: No more AH2 players will be getting these DEEP Discount Gaming Rigs.
Ahh crap. Just got back to work and took my first overtime and saved it off to the side for one of TilDeaths systems. Told the wife the overtime I work is going for a new computer and the 5 year old Dell is going out to pasture.
"Best laid plans of mice and men................"
:cry
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TD, WTF. Thats sucks. I'm still callin ya when I need my next one built, we can just keep it on the down low. :cool:
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Welll TD I am so sorry to hear this happen.I truly love the machine I got from you.Especially after all the trouble you went through to get me my machine.I read the stuff that happened awhile back.As most of the community knows this man bent over backwards for us who bought from him.I ad a friend come over who was company geek and was totally amazed at my machine.
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Ahh crap. Just got back to work and took my first overtime and saved it off to the side for one of TilDeaths systems. Told the wife the overtime I work is going for a new computer and the 5 year old Dell is going out to pasture.
"Best laid plans of mice and men................"
:cry
Check your cell phone. :devil
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Check your cell phone. :devil
You get on the computer early..............or go to bed really late. :D
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You get on the computer early..............or go to bed really late. :D
This one. My wife would kick my *** if I did the latter. :rock on bro!