|
|
|
Jedakiah
|
 |
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2008, 10:13:39 AM » |
|
It sounds like an alright deal. Although I wouldn't personally purchase a used computer. There are some things to notice too.
- 3GB of RAM probably means this person was dumb enough to mix/match RAM = Unstable system, plus a hardware novice built this.
- If he was smarter about Processors he would have bought a different one. Not to say that you can not buy a Phenom, but that is a stupid Phenom to buy.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
baM
Jr. Member
Posts: 77
|
|
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2008, 10:59:23 AM » |
|
It sounds like an alright deal. Although I wouldn't personally purchase a used computer. There are some things to notice too.
- 3GB of RAM probably means this person was dumb enough to mix/match RAM = Unstable system, plus a hardware novice built this.
- If he was smarter about Processors he would have bought a different one. Not to say that you can not buy a Phenom, but that is a stupid Phenom to buy.
Yea okay thank I just want to know what people think about it im stilling making up my mind |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
jmo.
|
|
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2008, 11:00:23 AM » |
|
That is a stupid deal. Build your own.
processor 200
mobo 100-150
ps 80
ram 70
case 100
cd rom/ dvd burner 40
video card 150
your looking at if you build your own 790 maybe even cheaper. Plus you don't know what condition that mouse is in or the headset. Also those are used games he could always come back to gaming and change the password. Vista im not sure about that either. Your not even sure if any of the hardware is defected.
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: August 22, 2008, 11:05:46 AM by jmo. »
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
jake
Guest
|
|
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2008, 11:09:27 AM » |
|
I need to build a quiet and cheap media center for my TV.
SPEC IT!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Labyrinthine
Administrator
Hero Member
Posts: 5814
Abuya?!?
|
|
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2008, 12:23:45 PM » |
|
Considering the printer, monitor, mouse, speakers, etc. $800 is a steal.
The computer has a few things which make me worry -
AMD Phenom - known to have a few lemons
3GB RAM != Dual channel unless he has 1.5GB sticks, which are a very odd spec.
500W Power Supply - Which one? Only giving us the bran is more or less worthless.
Other than that, it looks decent.
The real question to ask yourself is whether or not you need a full monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc. setup. If you do, this may be a good option.
Otherwise, just build your own.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
logicaL!
|
|
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2008, 02:33:06 PM » |
|
3GB RAM != Dual channel unless he has 1.5GB sticks, which are a very odd spec.
There are no such things as 1.5GB sticks, so its probably 2x1GB and 2x512MB. Most computer manufacturers do that to keep the dual-channel performance, but stay within the 32-bit limit. Other than the computer is good for $800 if you need the monitor. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
baM
Jr. Member
Posts: 77
|
|
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2008, 02:35:50 PM » |
|
Considering the printer, monitor, mouse, speakers, etc. $800 is a steal.
The computer has a few things which make me worry -
AMD Phenom - known to have a few lemons
3GB RAM != Dual channel unless he has 1.5GB sticks, which are a very odd spec.
500W Power Supply - Which one? Only giving us the bran is more or less worthless.
Other than that, it looks decent.
The real question to ask yourself is whether or not you need a full monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc. setup. If you do, this may be a good option.
Otherwise, just build your own.
Thats exactly what I told my dad cause he doesn't want me to get a bad computer. I figured this out off new egg. Monitor-209$ Card-173$ Mouse-40$ ( I already have this mouse ) headset- 60$ Printer-85$ games- 67$ vista-290$ = 924$ thats more then what hes selling it for I told my dad your basically stealing the rest from him... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
b.ho
Guest
|
|
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2008, 02:38:24 PM » |
|
what card are you getting for 173??
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Latro
Guest
|
|
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2008, 02:55:39 PM » |
|
Vista for $290... ? you do have an XP disk right? Get the cheap upgrade... OR JUST STAY WITH XP.
Also, FYI: You do not need to activate your copy of XP to install a VISTA upgrade. You already have CS:S so that isn't worth anything to you and shouldn't be included in your valuation of the "deal" ...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
ikonoclast
oPg Server Admins
Hero Member
Posts: 2983
|
|
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2008, 05:12:40 PM » |
|
People pay to use Vista? I thought it was the other way around...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. |
|
|
baM
Jr. Member
Posts: 77
|
|
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2008, 05:42:32 PM » |
|
No see the computer come with Vista On it already and i checked and the vista costs 290$ on newegg and He gives me css and cod4 for free with the computer purchase. So maybe he has like a 6 dig or something that i could make money off even tho he probably has a 8 dig.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Latro
Guest
|
|
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2008, 05:50:51 PM » |
|
Make money off a 6 dig.. OM LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jedakiah
|
|
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2008, 04:54:39 PM » |
|
Do not buy Vista! Unless you're one of those...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Mongoose
Worst Admin Evar
Hero Member
Posts: 2436
SO CASH
|
|
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2008, 08:15:40 PM » |
|
Do not buy Vista! Unless you're one of those...
...sheep f***ers from Montana. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
