Smart people please tell me what computer to buy - GoFuckYourself.com

Rich · 10-10-2003, 01:22 PM

I'm going to pick up a new box for myself today, what should I get? I can't really get a Mac, although Windows has made me want one, because a couple of the specific programs I have to use to run my company are not available for it. So, that being said, what brand should I go with? What kind of specs should I be looking for? What's the best store to go to in Canada? In the past I've had a tech build me my computers, but I've moved away from my tech's so I'm on my own. Please keep in mind that I'm an old man now who's let himself get out of the loop when it comes to hardware.

And what's the most kickass monitor available now? I can't believe mine still has 3 dimensions. I mean what is this, 1999?

Any help will be much appreciated.

sexyclicks · 10-10-2003, 01:42 PM

you need it for work or to play poker?

Oracle Porn · 10-10-2003, 01:45 PM

custom

jacker · 10-10-2003, 01:46 PM

Dell Dell Dell...

Rich · 10-10-2003, 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by Oracle Porn
custom

Cool, but what type of hardware should I be looking for? Keep in mind the last time I built a computer for myself it was a 486DX66.

Pornwolf · 10-10-2003, 01:59 PM

Texas Instruments has a hot new model called the TI line.

Rich · 10-10-2003, 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by jacker
Dell Dell Dell...

Dimension, OptiPlex, or Precision?

BigFish · 10-10-2003, 01:59 PM

get a dell. it's way cheaper than building it yourself:

DellHome - Dimension 2400 Desktop with 2.2.2Ghz Pentium 4 Processor, 15" LCD, Altec Lansing ADA215, 40GB HD, CD-Rom for $474 after Rebate plus Shipping and no tax.

chowda · 10-10-2003, 01:59 PM

smart ppl?

go to radio shack for the computers.. worth every penny.

triumph · 10-10-2003, 02:00 PM

dude you should get a dell

Yakuza · 10-10-2003, 02:02 PM

Dell

ColBigBalls · 10-10-2003, 02:05 PM

YOu want a good comp.. do this..
Go to a small company store.. some namless little shop.
walk in say what you want the comp to do and you will fork up 3k for him to make it..
pick the parts you want in it. The ones you buy at future shop and shit are made off an assebly line and a good % are fucked when you get em. I find the small guy give better service hands down and if you need something fixed you dont have to send you pc to the pc fuckup doctor in but fuck nowhere

GL

Rich · 10-10-2003, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by sexyclicks
you need it for work or to play poker?

lol, both.

Rich · 10-10-2003, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigFish
get a dell. it's way cheaper than building it yourself:

DellHome - Dimension 2400 Desktop with 2.2.2Ghz Pentium 4 Processor, 15" LCD, Altec Lansing ADA215, 40GB HD, CD-Rom for $474 after Rebate plus Shipping and no tax.

Ok thanks, are the Dimensions better than the other two kinds?

JSA Matt · 10-10-2003, 02:10 PM

newegg.com, build your own. It's not hard, it's like a puzzle.. just put the pieces where they fit

Rich · 10-10-2003, 02:10 PM

And WTF is a "Intel® Pentium® M Processor"?

Rinaldo · 10-10-2003, 02:12 PM

Go with the Mac

Hands down Better
What program is not on the Mac?

Muff · 10-10-2003, 02:20 PM

http://www.pcvillagecanada.com/

Just got this last week from them.

INTEL P4 2.4G CPU
ASUS P4S533-X MOTHERBOARD
512MB DDR X 2PCS
40GB 7200RPM/80GB 7200RPM HDD
LG 16X DVD&48X24X48 CD-RW COMBO
ATI RADEON 7000 64M AGP
32BIT SOUND ON BOARD
10/100 NIC
FLOPPY DRIVE
ATX CASE
INTERNET KEYBOARD/OPTICAL WHEEL MOUSE
SAMSUNG 955DF MONITOR 19 INCH
---------------------------------------------------------
$1400 CA Tax in.

http://www.mdg.ca has some good pricing and quality systems aswell. I don't beleive they build to suit though. You would have to order one of their standard systems.

Rich · 10-10-2003, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Rinaldo
Go with the Mac

Hands down Better
What program is not on the Mac?

Mainly the custom software that we have for various things.
Also, is there a remote admin program you can use to log into Windows servers from a mac?

Probono · 10-10-2003, 02:31 PM

Unless you are a PC geek and love build your own stuff. Buy a Dell, good value and hands down best service

10-10-2003, 02:42 PM

AMD Barton 2500+ (runs as fast as 2.5ghz)
ASUS A7N8X-Deluxe (so you dont have to buy a soundcard, a lan card, extra usb slots, firewire, etc...)
Any Brand 512mb ram (Im guessing its enough)
Any Brand Geforce4 4200 (best bang for the buck)
a good 48X Cd-Rw and/or Dvd-rom
Im guessing 60gb harddrive is enough for you?
finally any pc-case will do

total price should be around 700$ for a kickass system

Herb Kornfield · 10-10-2003, 02:47 PM

Dell....

I have 2 of their Dimension 4500s for the last year and they kick ass totally.

P4 2.0 Ghz / 512 MB RAM / 80 GB HD / CD burner and flat screen monitor.

KRL · 10-10-2003, 03:13 PM

$719 online or at Circuit City / Best Buy

http://www.emachines.com/products/pr...Machines_T2865

If you don't need the DVD burner this model is the same except for that and down to a 120G Western Digital instead of the 160G in the one above for only $619

http://www.emachines.com/products/pr...Machines_T2825

Antonio · 10-10-2003, 03:48 PM

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finally any pc-case will do

Not really. For the newest motherboards you need different power supply and case.

10-10-2003, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Antonio

Not really. For the newest motherboards you need different power supply and case.

well, what I meant is that you have a HUGE selection of cases
I personally use a Lian-Li 100% aluminum case, but i did pay 150$ for it

bigdog · 10-10-2003, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rinaldo
Go with the Mac

Hands down Better
What program is not on the Mac?

so are all the sexpromote guys on macs now?

bigdog · 10-10-2003, 04:43 PM

if you want to buy a prebuilt one http://buyabs.com/ has the best prices on the net

qwe · 10-10-2003, 05:24 PM

You waisting your own money when you buy from dell, futureshop, radioshack and shit like that. Find some chinese store which takes only cash and you could build amazing machine half price less then from big companies, but i'm SURE you will not do that, you will go and blow twice as much money, so my advice is pointless.

Cassie · 10-10-2003, 05:27 PM

i would have said a dell or micron in a heartbeat BUT, i just got this brandy new toshiba satellite with a 17in monitor, 64mb graphic card, the works....and i LOVE it.

Rich · 10-10-2003, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by qwe
You waisting your own money when you buy from dell, futureshop, radioshack and shit like that. Find some chinese store which takes only cash and you could build amazing machine half price less then from big companies, but i'm SURE you will not do that, you will go and blow twice as much money, so my advice is pointless.

Why would you say that? Just because I'm stupid with hardware doesn't mean I'm stupid with money.

XXcrowXX · 10-10-2003, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by Rich
I'm going to pick up a new box for myself today, what should I get? I can't really get a Mac, although Windows has made me want one, because a couple of the specific programs I have to use to run my company are not available for it.

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If your win programs can run on a P-III or less then you can run virtual PC on the mac and be fine. The new g4 / g5's with osx will give you mac + unix + pc (with virtual pc) ...

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Rich So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,486	Smart people please tell me what computer to buy I'm going to pick up a new box for myself today, what should I get? I can't really get a Mac, although Windows has made me want one, because a couple of the specific programs I have to use to run my company are not available for it. So, that being said, what brand should I go with? What kind of specs should I be looking for? What's the best store to go to in Canada? In the past I've had a tech build me my computers, but I've moved away from my tech's so I'm on my own. Please keep in mind that I'm an old man now who's let himself get out of the loop when it comes to hardware. And what's the most kickass monitor available now? I can't believe mine still has 3 dimensions. I mean what is this, 1999? Any help will be much appreciated.

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ColBigBalls Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,733	YOu want a good comp.. do this.. Go to a small company store.. some namless little shop. walk in say what you want the comp to do and you will fork up 3k for him to make it.. pick the parts you want in it. The ones you buy at future shop and shit are made off an assebly line and a good % are fucked when you get em. I find the small guy give better service hands down and if you need something fixed you dont have to send you pc to the pc fuckup doctor in but fuck nowhere GL

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Muff Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,782	http://www.pcvillagecanada.com/ Just got this last week from them. INTEL P4 2.4G CPU ASUS P4S533-X MOTHERBOARD 512MB DDR X 2PCS 40GB 7200RPM/80GB 7200RPM HDD LG 16X DVD&48X24X48 CD-RW COMBO ATI RADEON 7000 64M AGP 32BIT SOUND ON BOARD 10/100 NIC FLOPPY DRIVE ATX CASE INTERNET KEYBOARD/OPTICAL WHEEL MOUSE SAMSUNG 955DF MONITOR 19 INCH --------------------------------------------------------- $1400 CA Tax in. http://www.mdg.ca has some good pricing and quality systems aswell. I don't beleive they build to suit though. You would have to order one of their standard systems.

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Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	Unless you are a PC geek and love build your own stuff. Buy a Dell, good value and hands down best service

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buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	AMD Barton 2500+ (runs as fast as 2.5ghz) ASUS A7N8X-Deluxe (so you dont have to buy a soundcard, a lan card, extra usb slots, firewire, etc...) Any Brand 512mb ram (Im guessing its enough) Any Brand Geforce4 4200 (best bang for the buck) a good 48X Cd-Rw and/or Dvd-rom Im guessing 60gb harddrive is enough for you? finally any pc-case will do total price should be around 700$ for a kickass system

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KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	$719 online or at Circuit City / Best Buy http://www.emachines.com/products/pr...Machines_T2865 If you don't need the DVD burner this model is the same except for that and down to a 120G Western Digital instead of the 160G in the one above for only $619 http://www.emachines.com/products/pr...Machines_T2825 __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	if you want to buy a prebuilt one http://buyabs.com/ has the best prices on the net

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qwe Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,109	You waisting your own money when you buy from dell, futureshop, radioshack and shit like that. Find some chinese store which takes only cash and you could build amazing machine half price less then from big companies, but i'm SURE you will not do that, you will go and blow twice as much money, so my advice is pointless.

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