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  • baddog
    So Fucking Banned
    • Apr 2001
    • 107089

    #1

    What's the best deal going for a desktop?

    I hate shopping, what is the bestvalue for the dollar going right now?

    Looking at 80 - 160 gig hdd, DVD R/W, 1 gig ram, 19 (or 17) monitor, all the basics
  • boner 2.0
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • Jul 2004
    • 10970

    #2
    Take a look at the Dimension 9100

    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=us&cs=04&l=en

    1 gb ram, 160 gb harddrive.. 50$ more for a Dual core, 40$ for dvd burner, so around 1K$

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    • TexasDreams
      former Miserable Admin :)
      • Oct 2003
      • 4700

      #3
      Originally posted by baddog
      I hate shopping, what is the bestvalue for the dollar going right now?

      Looking at 80 - 160 gig hdd, DVD R/W, 1 gig ram, 19 (or 17) monitor, all the basics
      Check some of the factory refurbs from Tiger Direct. I just got a Gateway P4 3.0GHz, 200GB, 512MB, dual DVD (1 reg 1 R/W), WinXP Home, for $506 delivered. Mine was the 507GR, very similar to this one...

      http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=G153-1008

      ICQ: 168-914-369 >>> sysop [at] TexasDreams [dot] com

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      • baddog
        So Fucking Banned
        • Apr 2001
        • 107089

        #4
        Originally posted by TexasDreams
        Check some of the factory refurbs from Tiger Direct. I just got a Gateway P4 3.0GHz, 200GB, 512MB, dual DVD (1 reg 1 R/W), WinXP Home, for $506 delivered. Mine was the 507GR, very similar to this one...

        http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=G153-1008


        no monitor . . . what is the deal with getting service on a Gateway these days? Take it to a shop?

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        • TexasDreams
          former Miserable Admin :)
          • Oct 2003
          • 4700

          #5
          Originally posted by baddog
          no monitor . . . what is the deal with getting service on a Gateway these days? Take it to a shop?
          They aren't doing any proprietary design on these systems, so any local shop could work on it after warranty. Monitor not included, but they can be found pretty cheap too.
          ICQ: 168-914-369 >>> sysop [at] TexasDreams [dot] com

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          • Walrus
            Confirmed User
            • May 2005
            • 2150

            #6
            I just found out about IBuyPower.com. They are actually gaming computers though, but what great features for such a cheap price. I have my eyes on that Special-C. This computer I have here is 3+ years old, and when I have enough money saved that is what I'm going to buy. Only problem is that they don't give you XP with it. I'll have to find someone who can lend me their copy.

            - Walrus

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            • iwantchixx
              Too lazy to set a custom title
              • Oct 2002
              • 12860

              #7
              clones. Find a local shop to build one for you if you don't have time ot build one yourself. You'll thank yourself when you don't have to deal with shipping the dell or tigerpc away every 4 months

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              • baddog
                So Fucking Banned
                • Apr 2001
                • 107089

                #8
                Originally posted by iwantchixx
                clones. Find a local shop to build one for you if you don't have time ot build one yourself. You'll thank yourself when you don't have to deal with shipping the dell or tigerpc away every 4 months

                I stopped by a shop yesterday and requested they submit me a bid.

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                • Dalai lama
                  Strength and Honor
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 16540

                  #9
                  Just go for a laptop

                  A program you can trust.
                  Gallerybooster Run multiply TGPs of 1 script

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                  • baddog
                    So Fucking Banned
                    • Apr 2001
                    • 107089

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Dalai lama
                    Just go for a laptop

                    have one, hate it

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                    • potter
                      Confirmed User
                      • Dec 2004
                      • 6559

                      #11
                      I custom build computers, which comes out cheaper than any retail computer plus you get better equipment. Never had a complaint yet, everyone loves em.

                      But you and me don't like each other.

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                      • baddog
                        So Fucking Banned
                        • Apr 2001
                        • 107089

                        #12
                        Originally posted by potter
                        But you and me don't like each other.

                        I don't know you, but thanks.

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                        • bigdog
                          Confirmed User
                          • Jul 2001
                          • 6964

                          #13
                          http://www.buyabs.com top notch

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