OT: Graphics Card

[dean]

I don't think I'm quite ready for DIY, but I also agree that getting a package deal computer is a bit of a pain.  When I got my new computer mid this year I did a bit of research into what I wanted out of it [able to run good games and run video editing/sound design programs well] and basically found the parts that I wanted, went to a computer store and told them that so-and-so is what I want in my computer, and they helped me choose the best parts etc.  I also trusted their judgement since that store has a good reputation, so at least I know they're not screwing me over.

That way it's not a Dell package deal [I really don't trust them personally] and I pretty much chose what parts I wanted [thought they suggested better options for me, especially in terms of upgradability] but I didn't put it together.

Sure it's not as cheap as DIY but it was still a good buy and I'm pretty happy.

[ThadC]

As I said earlier, if you want to have a pc with exactly what you want in it go to
http://www.buydirectpc.com and you have the options to build it yourself or have it assembled by them. The one I ordered ran me about 6000.00 , but I got the big LCD, and the water cooled system. I got sick of any outher pc I bought always needed an upgrade after a year or so, and then sometimes still wasn't enough. Now this time I wont have that problem for a while.

[odinn7]

Yes, I appreciate the help and suggestions but what some of you guys seem to be overlooking is the fact that I don't have lots of money. I am still trying to save up $600,000 to buy that house/bride package in Colorado. I only need $599,787 more and I'm so there!

[dean]

odinn7 wrote:

> Yes, I appreciate the help and suggestions but what some of you
> guys seem to be overlooking is the fact that I don't have lots
> of money. I am still trying to save up $600,000 to buy that
> house/bride package in Colorado. I only need $599,787 more and
> I'm so there!
>

Well did you look into whether the house came with a computer?  If memory serves me right, she may have a laptop.  Sure it may not be great, but you can just sell the stuff you don't want [including her if that becomes the case!] and then you'll have the system you want!

Of course once you buy the house you probably won't have time for computer games, what with a new woman, a tanning bed and a whole house to yourselves...

[trekgeezer]

Check out the deals here on PCI video cards. I buy stuff from mwave.com all the time. I've built several entire computers from stuff purchased from them. They are very easy to deal with if you have a problem. A lot of the stuff they sell has "white box" by it which means they get it in bulk packs so it comes in static bag with the driver CD rubberbanded to it.  It saves you a few bucks  if you can find one like that.


This link takes you to their video card page, just go to the Advance search by Features and choose PCI as the interface. They have a big list including the FX5500 & FX5200 in the $60 - $70 range..

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/deptvid.hmx?



Post Edited (11-29-05 10:04)