Need a new computer

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:33 am

Well, I'm tired of not being able to mod or do anything when I'm at my moms house because of her HORRIBLE computer. So, I decided to get a new one this Christmas. However, my grandmother said if she is going to spend her money, then I have to get a laptop because she's tired of me always wanting to use everyone else's. However, the price must stay under 2000 dollars AFTER tax AND shipping.

However, here is what I've come up with:

Option 1 -
Manufacturer : Dell
Type : Vostro
Price : $1,699
PROCESSOR : Intel

patchesreusch · Post by **patchesreusch** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:53 am

a lil tip go with 2 gb of ram and a better Processors
because the Processors makes more of a diffrence than the ram

Cryticfarm · Post by **Cryticfarm** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:07 am

I think the processor will be fine and stick with the ram. Most computers at dell you can't change the processor anyway.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:39 am

Well I can get up to a 2.4ghz Dual-Core but its like 1000 dollars more. I thought a 1.8ghz Dual-Core would've been fine.

patchesreusch · Post by **patchesreusch** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:10 am

ya that not worth 1 grand so just keep it the way it is

TomClancey · Post by **TomClancey** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:23 am

His processor is fine. Though if you have the money, going with a second gig of ram isn't a bad idea.

Also, what kind of battery does it come with?

Cryticfarm · Post by **Cryticfarm** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:56 am

Ya so.... keep the processor.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:08 am

9-cell. Best one they had.

Also, I have 4gb of ram.

T1xAnton · Post by **T1xAnton** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:26 am

What you have posted there is fine. It can handle any modding app just fine. Plus some pretty higher end games ;]

I would get it.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 11:53 am

I'd say macbook pro, but you'd have to use an educational discount to get the lower end model (it's 1,999)

There are actually refurbished ones for cheaper than the dell, and another one $100 more. The cheaper one only has a X1600 vid card, but the one that's a little more has the same vid card as your dell, and buying a mac gives you a computer that is reliable. EDIT: Ah, it's the 128MB model though. However, the computer is 2.2Ghz, while the one you're looking at is only 1.8Ghz. It also only has 2GB of RAM while the one you want has 4GB. Plus you'd have to purchase windows vista/XP, another $100 or so. So for what you want, you'd probably want the dell, even though I'd personally go against it.

EDIT2x: Actually it's not $100 more, it's the same price.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:38 pm

Ok, cool.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 1:46 pm

I'm just bringing that up as an option, I don't really know what you want to do with the computer other than mod. I'll say this though, if you're totally into gaming, get the dell. If you're not necissarily 100% obsessed about games, you could go with either.

Dr.Cox · Post by **Dr.Cox** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:11 pm

I am extremely happy with Dell's XPS lines

Awesome computers

XPS 720

Intel

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:09 am

Thank you so much!

T1xAnton · Post by **T1xAnton** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:05 am

I was looking at the Dell XPS lines. ;] But I never got around to checking to see if they were worth it.

Cryticfarm · Post by **Cryticfarm** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:16 am

Ya they are. My budget was 1000 though.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:21 am

Well, I'm HOPING that mine is 2000. >_>

Because last year I got a 1000 dollar computer from JUST my dad. That was for ONLY Christmas.

So, this year, my mom said that both my sets of grandparents and my mom and my dad could all go together for my birthday and Christmas (so that I only get 1 thing) to get me a computer. So, I'm hoping for 2000. It may be more.

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AH. Now I found something that looks like a good price. You guys tell me!

Main Components :
PROCESSOR : Intel

CptnNsan0 · Post by **CptnNsan0** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:57 am

could you give me a link to the last one. I might look into that one.

edit: I found this one. It only has 1 gb of ram but you can upgrade to 4gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834115383

or this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6834220191

Cryticfarm · Post by **Cryticfarm** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:48 am

I can probably how good your graphics card is gonna be cause I'm getting the same one. But mine comes today or tomorrow.

DrXThirst · Post by **DrXThirst** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:57 am

CptnNsan0 wrote:could you give me a link to the last one. I might look into that one.

Dell. [Click]