critique my new computer...

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Originally posted by highlander
Christmas came and went without me getting any computer gear, so I'm just gonna buy myself a new one. Here is the best I've found so far;

•AMD Athlon 64 3400+ CPU
•ASUS K8N-E Deluxe nForce3 250Mb Motherboard
•1GB Ultra Fast DDR400 Memory
•160GB 7200RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
•12X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive w/Software
•1.44 Floppy Disk Drive
•256MB GeForce FX5700 Video Card DVI/TVout
•56K V.92 Modem
•1Gbit Marvell Ethernet Adapter
•High quality 8-Channel AC97 Audio
•420watt Black Raidmax Virgo Mid Tower Case
•2 1394 Firewire Ports
•6 USB 2.0 Ports (2 Front and 4 Rear Ports)
•Keyboard, Mouse and Speakers
•1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty

$899 delivered


I can't find anything of similar quality for cheaper. This PC is from www.ecollegepc.com, which has a 4000+ positive feedback rating on eBay. I will use this strictly for gaming, such as Sims2, Half Life 2, World of Warcraft, etc etc... is this a good system for such gaming or do I need to change/add anything and also is this a good price? Thanks.

what brand dvd drive?

what brand memory? or is Ultra Fast the brand? if thats the case, ...lame.

why are you getting a modem and ethernet adapter?

what monitor is included? or is there one?

everything else doesnt look to bad. THe price is about right, but I have no doubt the same or better components could be had for much cheaper from other places. But you're paying for the convienence of it done and ready out of the box. So its not bad. Should be a good machine for gaming.