New computer setup...good deal?

[TonyDTiger]

How is this deal? Raven? Anyone?

asus p4 s800 mb
intel p4 3.0e 1mb cache 800fsb cpu
ocz 512mb ddr 400
western digital 1600 gb, 7200rpm,8mb cache
benQ dw-1620 16x dual layer dvd +/-
floppy
gigabyte radeaon 9250 w/128mb (gv-r925128t)
mid-tower case with 350w powersupply
video in asus fm card
10/100 network card
onboard audio
total 846 + tax = 972.90

No monitor /mouse/keyboard(I have those already)

[flick]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

TDT, as far as computers go, that's pretty fast, but you didn't mention if this was a name brand comp. You can get something similiar or even better for around $799 - $1199 CDN, all name brand (Sony VAio, Hp/Compaq, Dell) all with pre-installed OS that if crashed, you can always recover the system. (all under 1 year manufacturer warranty). They also have in addition to the Dual Layer DVD burner, a second optical drive system (either a CD-rom or DVD rom) as well as Windows Media Centre, it will give you all the needs to watch and manage your mpgs, jpgs, avi's, mp3's, Atrac3plus and your TV viewing, all in the computer.
However, if you can, go with intel P4 cpu and see if you can get a different Dual layer DVD+-R/RW. I've used BenQ and the it's not the best out there, I've since changed to LG and my buddies are using Pioneer/HP. You did not mention if the system is expandable in the future should you desire to upgrade it. You might want to have extra spaces like an AGP or PCI slot and the hard drive is either running the old IDE or the new ATAPI cable to the mother board. \
If you have time, go and view the brand names and compare it to the system you are thinking of getting.

[flick]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

TDT, almost forgot,
how many USB 2.0 does it have? does it have IEEE1394 (firewire) for video archiving for when you have a cam in the bedroom, you can transfer your videos from your digital video camera and make your porn movies.

[hungry1]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

I guess I'm doing ok with my max-to the hilt P2 asus 350 mb............. 8) 8) 8)

[labtec]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

western digital 1600 gb, 7200rpm,8mb cache

Are you sure that's not 160gb drive?

[flick]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

I guess I'm doing ok with my max-to the hilt P2 asus 350 mb............. 8) 8) 8)

For a computer to just surf the net for porn and look at jpgs, a pentium to a P3 is just fine with as little as 64MB Ram, that's what I'm sometimes using (P2 400mhz/128mb ram/2 gig HD) . However, to do some serious DVD/CD burning, PC gaming, video editing, you need heavy artillery. ;D

[jjstephens]

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I run a p4 1.4 Ghz
256 mb ram
120 gb hard drive

I do all kinds of video editing, sound editing (adr & foley), music production, web design, and graphics... I need some more RAM but as far as speed goes, I'm pretty set, and the computer is 3 years old. Also, it's a dell... and those are quality computers.

[TonyDTiger]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

Thanks flick and other guys for the help! I don't have a computer now so I'm using a friends for the weekend :

The setup I posted has about 5 usb ports 2 in the back 3 in the front and it has the firewire. You are saying I can't recover with the custom setup?

I will go to futureshop today and see what they have. I think they have deals on HP and compaq. The prices look to be similar to what you said 700+.

Thanks!

[hungry1]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

Just picked up the DELL DIM4700 P4 3.2GHZ, 1GB of ram, 160GB hard drive
this thing is a rocket!!!!!!!!

[Voyer]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?

Just picked up the DELL DIM4700   P4  3.2GHZ, 1GB of ram, 160GB hard drive
this thing is a rocket!!!!!!!!

Dimension 4700
Enhanced Performance
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology 540 (3.20GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

512MB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 400MHz (2x256M)

160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)

128MB PCI Express™ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon™ X300 SE

Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability

FREE 17" UltraSharp Digital Flat Panel Display Upgrade - $260 Value!

FREE Dell 720 InkJet Printer - $69 value!


If this is the machine you got...........well, you're right, it will smoke. That video card will display EVERYTHING really well. Congrats - 98 is dead, hyperthreading technology is now upon us.

[hungry1]

Re: New computer setup...good deal?