Post: Choosing a computer out of these few.
05-12-2011, 12:05 AM #1
Thrashher
Who’s Jim Erased?
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Anyway, onto the topic.

I'm buying a new computer.

I want it to be a desktop, with a budget of under $1000. (This isn't including the monitor. I got that already, but I could really use a new one. :/ so cheaper the desktop is, the more likely i can get the monitor.

How I plan to use this computer;

To do regular browsing the internet.
Using Sony Vegas (Rendering videos, such as commentaries)
Photoshop
A little bit of gaming (Mostly like Starcraft 2)
Uploading to youtube
Watching Youtube
Music (iTunes)

And, after I've been looking for quite some time, these are a few I have found:

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Which one do you think would be the best for me? If you also find one you'd recommend, tell me what it is!

Thanks!
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05-12-2011, 12:23 AM #2
Ritztro
I am a Game Developer
Try customizing one on this site: (forgot link lol). There I made this awsome computer for like $800.
05-12-2011, 12:32 AM #3
Mugen904
-Bosna u Srcu-
First two are not bad for the price.
05-12-2011, 12:47 AM #4
I would recommend not buying a Gateway... Just my opinion.

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05-12-2011, 12:47 AM #5
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Originally posted by Thrashher View Post
First off, I'm going to say sorry if this is the wrong section. If it is, please have it moved. :carling:

Anyway, onto the topic.

I'm buying a new computer.

I want it to be a desktop, with a budget of under $1000. (This isn't including the monitor. I got that already, but I could really use a new one. :/ so cheaper the desktop is, the more likely i can get the monitor.

How I plan to use this computer;

To do regular browsing the internet.
Using Sony Vegas (Rendering videos, such as commentaries)
Photoshop
A little bit of gaming (Mostly like Starcraft 2)
Uploading to youtube
Watching Youtube
Music (iTunes)

And, after I've been looking for quite some time, these are a few I have found:

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Which one do you think would be the best for me? If you also find one you'd recommend, tell me what it is!

Thanks!


One of my friends got a custom one built from Cyber Power PC. You can customize everything you want. For example, I just made a desktop with the following specs

Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 Mid-Tower Gaming Case with Side Panel Window
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 3.40 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 [+86]
Freebies: FREE! PCI Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
Motherboard: [CrossFireX] GigaByte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 Dolby Home Theater Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI (All Venom OC Certified)
Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
Motherboard Expansion Card: None
Memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module [+54] (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6570 1GB GDDR3 16X PCIe Video Card [-36] (Major Brand Powered by ATI)
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: * 650 Watts - Corsair CMPSU-650TX 80 Plus Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+73]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

That system was about $1,080 and claims that you could run MW2 at 46 FPS. So, you might be able to get a powerful custom PC. I don't have much experience with custom PC's since I have a Mac but maybe you should check them out.
05-12-2011, 12:59 AM #6
Thrashher
Who’s Jim Erased?
Originally posted by Soccer. View Post
One of my friends got a custom one built from Cyber Power PC. You can customize everything you want. For example, I just made a desktop with the following specs

Case: CoolerMaster Elite 430 Mid-Tower Gaming Case with Side Panel Window
Internal USB Extension Module: None
Neon Light Upgrade: None
Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Default case fans
Noise Reduction Technology: None
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-2600 3.40 GHz 8M Intel Smart Cache LGA1155 [+86]
Freebies: FREE! PCI Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n 300Mbps PCI Wireless Adapter Network Card
Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: No Overclocking
Cooling Fan: Asetek 510LC Liquid Cooling System 120MM Radiator & Fan (Enhanced Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) (Single Standard 120MM Fan)
Motherboard: [CrossFireX] GigaByte GA-Z68A-D3-B3 Intel Z68 Chipset DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Intel Smart Response Technology & 7.1 Dolby Home Theater Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, 2x SATA-III RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 3 PCIe X1 & 2 PCI (All Venom OC Certified)
Intel Smart Response Technology for Z68: None
Motherboard Expansion Card: None
Memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module [+54] (Corsair or Major Brand)
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6570 1GB GDDR3 16X PCIe Video Card [-36] (Major Brand Powered by ATI)
Video Card 2: None
Video Card 3: None
Dedicated PHYSX Card: None
Multiple Video Card Settings: Non-SLI/Non-CrossFireX Mode Supports Multiple Monitors
Power Supply Upgrade: * 650 Watts - Corsair CMPSU-650TX 80 Plus Power Supply - Quad SLI Ready [+73]
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Hard Drive)
Data Hard Drive: None
Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
USB Flash Drive: None
Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
Optical Drive 2: None
Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
3D Vision Glasses: None
LCD Monitor: None
2nd Monitor: None
3rd Monitor: None
Speakers: None
Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
Network Switch: None
Keyboard: Xtreme Gear (Black Color) Multimedia/Internet USB Keyboard
Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
Mouse Pad: None
Gaming Gear: None
Extra Thermal Display: None
Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
External Wireless Network Card: None
Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
Bluetooth: None
Flash Media Reader/Writer: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (BLACK COLOR)
Video Camera: None
Headset: None
Printer: None
Cable: None
Power Protection: None
Surge Protector: None
IEEE1394 Card: None
USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
Office Suite: None
Games: None
Ultra Care Option: None
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS

That system was about $1,080 and claims that you could run MW2 at 46 FPS. So, you might be able to get a powerful custom PC. I don't have much experience with custom PC's since I have a Mac but maybe you should check them out.


I was thinking about the custom route, but when I looked at it, with what I want, it would be cheaper to buy one pre-done and upgrade as I need. (The graphics cards, etc. )

And with that computer, it has pretty close to the same specs as the FX6850 that I put up there. But the FX is $180 cheaper.

Thanks for the reply!
05-12-2011, 01:08 AM #7
hollywoodcoolgu
Bounty hunter
gatewayysss FTWWW sonnn
05-14-2011, 12:06 AM #8
Thrashher
Who’s Jim Erased?
Originally posted by TheDee1992 View Post
I would recommend not buying a Gateway... Just my opinion.


Why would you say this?
05-14-2011, 12:09 AM #9
Midnight.eGo
from El Paso, Texas (915)
Hmmm the 3rd one
05-14-2011, 12:27 AM #10
TheManDavid
Your mother!
Get a Mac!

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