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ShEaNy · 01-14-2005, 08:38 AM

Well its that time again...new computer time...anyone have any good suggestions on what kind of computer (brand) i should look into..i just want lots of memory (60+GB) and lots of speed (2Ghz+processor) i dont want to custom make it at some place...ill just buy from future shop or best buy or someone like that...any help would be great

dont worry bout price ...so far

FlooredAccord · 01-25-2005, 01:41 PM

Buy a computer from me sheany! I custom build them for a living. I just hooked my bro up with one, and he likes it a lot. All the bells and whistles!

Mischief · 01-25-2005, 01:50 PM

^^ probably your best offer right there.. you know you'll get a good price and a hooked up computer.

blind34_1 · 01-30-2005, 01:12 AM

or if you want, you could build it yourself and have the satisfaction of saying, "I built this myself".

If you want to do this, be ready to do plenty of research in the components you are interested in.

It helps if you know basic things about the workins of a computer.

Basically, all it is buying compatible parts and plugging everything in and screwing it down. then its software time.

mavaaoife · 01-30-2005, 08:28 AM

I love my Dell.. although most people think dells suck It has been an awsome system for me.. Its a black flatscreen... 4500S Cpu... I think my dad said it costed him around $650... It was my Hs graduation gift... I love it..

blind34_1 · 01-30-2005, 01:33 PM

Dells are fine for most people. The only real problem I have with them is their "pre-bundled" software (the OS coming on "recovery discs") and a bunch of crap you don't need. And lots of times they will use proprietary hardware, so when something major fails, be prepared to bend over...

and your 4500S is a classic example. look at this link: http://support.us.dell.com/support/e...ov.htm#1101565

the power supply is propreitary: the only place you can get it is through dell. their goal is to use the cheapest components possible to sell low-priced systems. This PSU will likely fail sooner than most.

looking at the rest of those components ona 4500S, you've got hardly any room for expansion of any kind for two reasons: no physical room in the case, and no PSU to support the extra load, it's an obscene 180 watts. You're looking at minimal upgradeability. You may be able to add more RAM, and thats about it.

integrated crap graphics - big surprise as it couldnt handle a REAL graphics card.

$650 was probably not a horrible deal back when he bought it. A machine like that is fine for people that just want a computer to get on the internet, do office work, and play simple games. For everyone else, it is simply not enough.

Mycivicjust8u, I'm not dumping on you or your dad's decision to buy you that computer. But in looking at the upgradability options and Dell's decisions in hardware, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about what computer they may want to buy. I'm just making sure all angles are considered before a large investment is made.

dabouncerx24 · 01-30-2005, 04:08 PM

Sheany you know there are stores out there that custom build a computer for you...with no labor charges. I'm not sure about Winnipeg (wherever that is)...but places with a large asian population usually have a bunch of these stores that sells the same products as big corporations but at way cheaper prices. Check it out, heres one of them.

www.spectrumperipherals.com

Too bad they don't ship

.

ShEaNy · 02-01-2005, 10:22 AM

hmmm...ya i do have this 60GB hard drive...thats been sitting in a box for a year now (wasnt compatible to my computer...for some reason) maybe i will research on how to custom build one myself...i love the tower we have right now (HUGE) ill just use that case.....thanks guys for the info

fertooos · 05-15-2020, 07:21 AM

when we can test it?

TimmyHollins · 10-30-2020, 07:29 AM

Quote:

"when we can test it?"

Don't you mean:
When can we test it?

AngelSwift · 07-13-2021, 01:22 AM

I use xiaomi

01-25-2005, 01:41 PM	#2
FlooredAccord 2nd Gear Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Concord, CA Age: 42 Posts: 206	Buy a computer from me sheany! I custom build them for a living. I just hooked my bro up with one, and he likes it a lot. All the bells and whistles! __________________ Here's to alcohol: The source of, and answer to, all of life's problems. -Homer Simpson What are you gonna do? Sick your dogs on me? Or your bees? Or dogs with bees in their mouth so when they bark they shoot bees at me? -Homer Simpson

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01-14-2005, 08:38 AM	#1
ShEaNy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 40 Posts: 3,821	New Computer Time Well its that time again...new computer time...anyone have any good suggestions on what kind of computer (brand) i should look into..i just want lots of memory (60+GB) and lots of speed (2Ghz+processor) i dont want to custom make it at some place...ill just buy from future shop or best buy or someone like that...any help would be great dont worry bout price ...so far

01-30-2005, 01:12 AM	#4
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 40 Posts: 1,813	or if you want, you could build it yourself and have the satisfaction of saying, "I built this myself". If you want to do this, be ready to do plenty of research in the components you are interested in. It helps if you know basic things about the workins of a computer. Basically, all it is buying compatible parts and plugging everything in and screwing it down. then its software time.

01-30-2005, 01:33 PM	#6
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 40 Posts: 1,813	Dells are fine for most people. The only real problem I have with them is their "pre-bundled" software (the OS coming on "recovery discs") and a bunch of crap you don't need. And lots of times they will use proprietary hardware, so when something major fails, be prepared to bend over... and your 4500S is a classic example. look at this link: http://support.us.dell.com/support/e...ov.htm#1101565 the power supply is propreitary: the only place you can get it is through dell. their goal is to use the cheapest components possible to sell low-priced systems. This PSU will likely fail sooner than most. looking at the rest of those components ona 4500S, you've got hardly any room for expansion of any kind for two reasons: no physical room in the case, and no PSU to support the extra load, it's an obscene 180 watts. You're looking at minimal upgradeability. You may be able to add more RAM, and thats about it. integrated crap graphics - big surprise as it couldnt handle a REAL graphics card. $650 was probably not a horrible deal back when he bought it. A machine like that is fine for people that just want a computer to get on the internet, do office work, and play simple games. For everyone else, it is simply not enough. Mycivicjust8u, I'm not dumping on you or your dad's decision to buy you that computer. But in looking at the upgradability options and Dell's decisions in hardware, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about what computer they may want to buy. I'm just making sure all angles are considered before a large investment is made.

01-30-2005, 04:08 PM	#7
dabouncerx24 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 548	Sheany you know there are stores out there that custom build a computer for you...with no labor charges. I'm not sure about Winnipeg (wherever that is)...but places with a large asian population usually have a bunch of these stores that sells the same products as big corporations but at way cheaper prices. Check it out, heres one of them. www.spectrumperipherals.com Too bad they don't ship .

02-01-2005, 10:22 AM	#8
ShEaNy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 40 Posts: 3,821	hmmm...ya i do have this 60GB hard drive...thats been sitting in a box for a year now (wasnt compatible to my computer...for some reason) maybe i will research on how to custom build one myself...i love the tower we have right now (HUGE) ill just use that case.....thanks guys for the info

05-15-2020, 07:21 AM	#9
fertooos Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 68	when we can test it?

07-13-2021, 01:22 AM	#11
AngelSwift Registered User Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 18	I use xiaomi __________________ Better Job.Better Education. Better World. Explore more about how do I get a job teaching english in china