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Well, the computer I'm using now is getting very out dated and it works literally like crap. For example, I try to save in words, and word freezes (It's not a trial version of word.)

I'm trying to find a good computer (1 gb RAM, 3.0 + Ghz Intel Pentium Processor, 160 + GB hard drive space, CD combo drive (Play and Burn CDs), DVD combo drive (Play and Burn DVDs,) a good graphic card(tho if it doesn't bring a good one it doesn't matter,) and that's basically it. It can be better, but not worse. However, I don't want to spend more than... 1250 bucks on it (the less the better). I was planning on buying an Alienware Bot, but it has been "deleted" from the alienware website, so I guess it's not in stock anymore. Please, if you know of or find any good computer that could suit me, post a reply. It would be very much appreciated =)

Jabba', if a Specialized Company like AlienWare cannot help you to obtain the Personal Computer you wish, then I would suggest buying a brand-new one through either this DELL web-page or this Hewlett-Packard / Compaq one, as both those two Assemblers practise interesting "Pricing Policies"...

Well, i forgot to mention. I DONT want a dell. Dells are bad computers and they are just famous because they are cheap >:(

Well, what about Computers engineered by NEC, such as those available at this address, in that case ?...

Jabba,
I would suggest you build your own, it's not very hard and then you have the option to spend as much or little on your components. These new systems are very plug and play friendly and easy to set up.

Well considering you DON'T want a DELL (why not? more bang for the buck) How about a HP? But, you WILL be paying more for the computer. I got mine (a P4 3.4, X600, 1gb of RAM) for around $700 at DELL, a HP would have been about 2x that.

Or go to http://www.tigerdirect.com or http://www.newegg.com and look around their.

I have a suggestion....try Compaq.
I have had no trouble with Compaq in any way, this is my third Compaq computer.
Another thing you could try is re-formatting your whole computer.

That was my post above ^^, i don't know why it didn't put my name.

Compaqs are pretty good computers, but are still more expensive.

Also, building your own is risky. You will get what you want but you will paying more for it.

My advice is go for DELL. Youl get a good computer for a nice price.

thats my opinion,
-RDST

Just a little something i wanted to add, my friend is pretty ticked off at Dell because of their service and computers.
He said he would consider a Compaq next computer he buys.

Dells are good. They aren't bad, but they aren't good either. I wont post why (cuz i';; prlly get flames) but they are cheap for a reason

Proprietary is a good word. It does depend on what you are willing to spend. I have always been an advocate of BYOs, but they usually become more expensive because you have to buy separate software (OS in particular, unless you are using the same HDD.) The advantage though is getting a computer exactly the way you want. If money is an issue, then go with a compaq. They are usually just behind advanced but they are a pain to upgrade (unless it has changed since I was in the tech field) and usually come with a lot of crap software you really don't need. Plus the repairing windows issue. Restore disks usually destroy the partision and all data, so fixing a simple OS prob (like a repair install) can be a pain unless you have an OS disk. The choice though is ultimately yours.

I would (and did) build my own...you can get a good computer without paying too much

^But that is only if you are willing to take the time, effort, and have the technical know-how (don't know if Jabba does though).

I agree on building your own, but it'll take effort, time and $ if you want to get a decent one for gaming

RDST wrote:^But that is only if you are willing to take the time, effort, and have the technical know-how (don't know if Jabba does though).

Seriously man,
If Jabba can make things for SWBF he can build a computer. Your main thing would be to make the choice of motherboard and processor the rest of the hardware simply plugs in to the motherboard. Once you choose a motherboard and compatible CPU combo the rest is a cakewalk.

I wouldn't go with a intel processer...
AMD is faster and works better. 64 bit is better too
I too agree with building your own: it's probably the best way to get the best possible computer.
Alienware is supposed to be good too.
I, personally like macs better, but then again, you'ld need a pc for BF2 modding...
just suggestionshttp

Krun wrote:

RDST wrote:^But that is only if you are willing to take the time, effort, and have the technical know-how (don't know if Jabba does though).

Seriously man,
If Jabba can make things for SWBF he can build a computer. Your main thing would be to make the choice of motherboard and processor the rest of the hardware simply plugs in to the motherboard. Once you choose a motherboard and compatible CPU combo the rest is a cakewalk.

Um well not really. Just because you can map for a game doesn't mean your more likely to know how to build a computer or for that matter more technically minded. That's just a silly assumption. Also you might consider most people don't want to take the time and effort to build one. Yes, there are advantages, but buying a prefabricated computer is much easier and most of the time cheaper (that is unless you go bargain basement/ebay).

Also I would recommend a AMD 64 as well. Price to preformance AMD has Intel beat (other than that it really doesn't matter).

-RDST

Ditto. I've ran nothing but AMDs since the k-6s. The only reason I'm running one on my laptop is because I had no choice. The price was too good for one running XP pro.

I have nothing against Intel (in fact thats whats in my machine right now) but AMDs are just cheaper. However, both are very good CPUs.