Can Someone please tell me if these computer parts are worth the money?

Thursday, June 10, 2004 by JD89187 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

I have a gateway right now. Im not very happy with its performance. I want a PC used for gaming. Can someone tell me if these parts are worth getting:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=860175&Sku=S450-4102%20B
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=236516&Sku=S203-1704
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=366862&Sku=U13-4008&CatId=198


I dont want to go too much over these prices either...
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Elfkura
Reply #21 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:16 PM
and as far as onboard sound goes. I think my onboard sound is actually even better than some of the sound cards out there. I got a nice onboard sound feature. It all depends on your motherboard. Sound is only as good as your speakers.

Remember, this is a computer built to your needs, not something so overblown that it's going to cost you a pretty penny. You don't need -the best- computer out there, just something that'll work.

As far as the site complaining about nvidia, there are sites out there for people who want to complain about ATI.

HG_Eliminator
Reply #22 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:21 PM
he stated a pc built for gaming ..... in gaming performance is every thing. yes while your onboard sound may be better than some actual cards for quality .. it also eats up more Pc resources than a card will...thats a fact.
i was also posting from an extreme gamers point of view .. not the casual shooter...
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HG_Eliminator
Reply #23 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:26 PM
besides why not if you going to build a pc get the best out of it ...id rather spend a few extra $ now than have to spend another unforseen amount of cash next year building another pc cause my new/old stuff is no longer compatable ....been there done that ....
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snarph
Reply #24 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:45 PM
Try this http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/or http://www.cpsolution.com

snarph
Reply #25 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:48 PM
that should be http://www.cyberpowersystem.com
or http://cpusolutions.com

HG_Eliminator
Reply #26 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:49 PM
well heck he could just have alienware build him a system for gameing.. but with good input hes been getting from everyone he can build a good pc for half the $

snarph
Reply #27 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:53 PM
also he will have more fun HE HE

HG_Eliminator
Reply #28 Thursday, June 10, 2004 9:56 PM
yeh .. half the fun is puttin it together and standing back and saying ,... ok il take it to shop tomorrow and have them fix it ......

JD89187
Reply #29 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:02 PM
lol

HG_Eliminator
Reply #30 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:03 PM
but seriously.. a pc isnt as hard to build as many make it out to be ...

HG_Eliminator
Reply #31 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:08 PM
just remember .. duct tape and super glue are not a viable tool set, in the pc industry......

snarph
Reply #32 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:10 PM
its almost all bolt on sow to speak just (rtfm) JAFO would say know what you want and double check every bit of info on any thing you think you want it to do (then take it to the shop)

The DJ
Reply #33 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:43 PM
Ok, if you want a pc for gaming, you should be looking at a CRT monitor. You can save more than $100 and use the extra towrds better components.

Second, you don''t really need a kickass hard drive. Whoever said it will ''make a mass difference in your pcs gaming performance'' is wrong. Just faster load times. Use the extra money towards a better video card and whatnot.

If it was up to me, I''d go with ATI. Benchmarks show they perform better with next gen. games. The barebones kit you linked comes with a GeForce4 MX440 Not really a bad card, just terrible for gaming.

Get at least PC2700 RAM (512 will suffice until you''re ready to upgrade to a gig), at least a 2800+ (Barton) CPU and at least a 9800Pro.



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HG_Eliminator
Reply #34 Thursday, June 10, 2004 10:58 PM
Second, you don't really need a kickass hard drive. Whoever said it will 'make a mass difference in your pcs gaming performance' is wrong. Just faster load times. Use the extra money towards a better video card and whatnot.
..

um a ultra 320 will out perform a 133 by a long shot. hence smoother gameing...
and $150 isnt a huge expence ..


kona0197
Reply #35 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:05 PM
and $150 isnt a huge expence ..


It is when your broke....

HG_Eliminator
Reply #36 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:07 PM
hey kona

The DJ
Reply #37 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:11 PM
#34 by HG_Eliminator - 6/10/2004 10:58:32 PM um a ultra 320 will out perform a 133 by a long shot. hence smoother gameing...and $150 isnt a huge expence ..




Tell me, when those textures are loaded, is the hard drive gonna make the difference? Or is the CPU and video card?


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kona0197
Reply #38 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:18 PM
CPU and mobo and vid card... all depends basically on the speed of the FSB.

HG_Eliminator
Reply #39 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:20 PM
while yes it is true that after reading and loading the textures the v card and cpu do the work ... but most sytems stagering in games is caused by trying to get the textures loaded to gpu and cpu ..slower hdds will cause stager as will slower v cards and cpu''s, they all work together ...and i had recomended the 53fx amd cpu and the 6800 ultra nividia .. not exactly slow in either case.. and since i believe he had asked about a hdd i gave a recomendation ..i found my games stopped stagering after going ultra 320.....
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The DJ
Reply #40 Thursday, June 10, 2004 11:26 PM
Yeah but he can''t afford that
(according to his budget)

My point was when focusing on a gaming pc and on a budget, the hard drive isn''t your main priority. That could be the difference between a 9600XT and a 9800 Pro. And the 9800Pro just about doubles the 9600XT in performance.
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