Computer guys

[Flight_740]

Im looking for a new PC. All I need is the tower. I have the monitor, keyboard, printer, Etc. What should I look for? Whats a good name? Who has a good deal? Is Emachines garbage? I know nothing about computers so maybe I should learn now. I want it to be fast on the net and good for typing papers. Thanks.

[wikked]

Im looking for a new PC. <snip>. I want it to be fast on the net and good for typing papers. Thanks.

With enough ram, I could do that fine with a pentium 233mhz, seriously.

I have a Pentium 600mhz tower, complete, 128mb ram, minus hard-drive, $50 :D

[Flight_740]

OK, those numbers mean nothing to me. What exactly does that mean?

How much is a decent hard drive? What programs come on it? Is it reliable?

[subliminal1284]

If you buy the parts, ill build one for you for $50. it will be cheaper than buying a new one.

[JohnnyT]

This may not be a super popular answer, but get a Dell. They're cheap, decent quality, have a good warranty and you will get it fast. Check 'em out.

[Berettaspeed]

With enough ram, I could do that fine with a pentium 233mhz, seriously.

I have a Pentium 600mhz tower, complete, 128mb ram, minus hard-drive, $50 :D


LOL at least im not the only one

i have a 500MHZ, 128ram, 80 gig, 16 bit game card?, DVD... it was 50 bucks, i can play AOEII so im all good. internet is fast cause of road runner,.

i need memory cause of pics and music

[wikked]

heh well, that's not my main computer, it's my 3rd backup :D
Although my main one is wayyy out of date, 1.4ghz :(

[k0uger]

Im looking for a new PC. All I need is the tower. I have the monitor, keyboard, printer, Etc. What should I look for? Whats a good name? Who has a good deal? Is Emachines garbage? I know nothing about computers so maybe I should learn now. I want it to be fast on the net and good for typing papers. Thanks.

well since all you need is the tower.. hmm

if you are a college student most schools have computer discounts. I know people may say otherwise but dells arent bad, my first computer was a dell. Make sure you get the 3 year warrenty on it (i think that was included with the school discount) and it will last you a long long time.

A tip to buying computer, think about what is the basic computer you need, and go one step above that. You never know what could happen a year or two down the road. It is best to buy the best (or close to) that you can afford at the time.

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scratch building is also an option. that way if you have an older computer you can reuse some components. I built my new computer and I am still rockin the few year old audio cards and some of the old HDs, even one of the CD drives (it doesnt match but eh i dont want to paint it)

PM or IM me and I can help ya out if ya want

[pOrk]

I got my 1.7 ghz celeron with dvd reader, cd burner, 80 gig HD and 512 ram, 19" lcd flat screen monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, for 239 dollers from best buy

[Slow Joe]

I'd stick away from an eMahcine, they're nothing but problems from the ones I've had... Dell has been a good brand from what I've heard thus far and you can't beat their prices... Otherwise Wal*Mart sells a house brand online for $239 that's a decent computer... ADD Windows and go...