A Decent Computer for a Good Price

Does she ever leave the house and happen to forget the credit card? haha just a helpful tip

...AMD

Haha, not really . By the way it is already ordered as you can see one or two pages ago . It works pretty well as I said before but I am still waiting for my PSU, fans, and video card.

and for a wireless network, you will need to buy a wireless adapter for the desktop, or just buy a USB wireless reciever

...AMD

Well, it said that it has built in wireless. The only thing I'm questioning is if it is limited to 56K like it says, because if so, I will DEFINITLY need a new reciever... Hopefully it runs full speed though

I've heard nothing but bad things about USB receivers... Its been awhile though. Do they still suck?

Haha, hopefully not. I just hope the wireless thats already in the computer works good. If it doesn't then I hope the USB ones dont suck, and if they do, well then I guess i'll just have to spare another $30 for a good one.

Good luck.

Hopes you'll have fun with your new pc (prebuilt or not, it's still a pc I guess) .

Also, isn't the 7600GT you got way overpriced? I got a Radeon X850XT for 165$ (now it's 129$... [sad]), which has a 256-bit memory interface (compared to the 128-bit interface of the 7600GT) and 16 pixel pipelines (the 7600GT has only 12)... The only thing is lacks is SM3, which is pretty useless for now (HDR looks terrible on some games... just IMHO).

Oh well.

Anyways, right now I'm running on my new pc:

• NForce 4-MA AM2 Motherboard (~60$)
• Sapphire Radeon X850XT Video Card (~160$)
• AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (~150$)
• CM Centurion 5 Case (~50$)
• 500W PowerSupply with 34 +12v amps (~60$)
• 1GB (2x512MB) DDR2 800 Corsair XMS2 Ram (~120$)
• Seagate 120GB HDD (~60$)
• Sony Floppy (~5$)
• Asus DVD-ROM (~20$)

It came out at about 700$, and performs like a champ. The build was quite simple, took me about 2 hours (remember, first time).

Anyways.... Good luck!

Wow, I never noticed that that card was so much cheaper. It also looks like it would perform better. Maybe the 7600GT was more expensive because it is SLI ready? Argh, I feel ripped off! Especially since the card I ordered is out of stock and I don't know if I am getting one or if I am in the out-of-stock group Maybe it will go out of stock and they won't restock and then I can ask for the X850XT instead
Hopefully the 7600GT performs good or I am going to be sad

P.S. - Nice System I can't wait untill I move out or my new computer dies because then I can build my own

Edit: ARGH! Please tell me there is a way that I can change my order quick! My card won't even ship untill the 18th so I will only get it in about a week which is too long. I would rather get that other card too, plus it isn't out of stock! Someone help!

Edit: Nevermind, it is already shipped and I was lucky and mine was in stock. Can someone confirm if the 7600GT is anywhere near as good as the X850XT which is $80 cheaper and has better specs?

the link you gave the the specs of your computer didn't work. can you tell me the brand and the model number? it is usually in front of the pc

Well, I can't find it on their site, and Best Buy is sold out that is why the page no longer exists. I looked for the model number but I can't find it. All I know is that it's a Gateway with 1GB RAM, 250GB HardDrive, built in Wireless LAN, 17" LCD Flat-Panel Monitor, Photo Printer, Cd/Dvd Drive, Windows Media Edition, etc.
Well here is kind of what it is http://gateway.com/products/gconfig/prodhmseries.asp?seg=hm&gcseries=dx310. The one on the right, except the one I have has a 17" screen, normal Windows Media Edition, and a different integrated graphics card.

What about the processor? It must say the processor. Right click my computer in the start menu and go to properties and tell me the processor

Don't worry!

Sorry, I didn't want to make you feel ripped-off or anything, just wondering why the price was so high (I was considering to get the 7600GT too, when it was 169.99 because the X850XT was the same price then, too).

Anyways, the 7600GT will perform well, the X850XT doesn't literally blow it out of the water. They are about on-par with each other - it's just that the X850XT will [sometimes] out-perform the the 7600GT with a couple of frames. Sorry if I made you feel bad or something, didn't mean it that way . Though the X850XT does have a 4 more pixel pipelines, which will help out in some situations.

The reason the X850XT is much cheaper is because it's older and doesn't have SM3/PS3 - which means no HDR in newer games. The reason I chose it is because of it's price/performance ratio, and I don't use HDR in the first place.

Don't worry, even if there is a performance difference it probably won't be noticeable to the human eye .

Well thats good. I checked out a couple of reviews and they look to be about the same. Most people said the X850XT will be slightly faster but the 7600GT has some newer features. I just hope the 7600GT works good

Personally I have an x850XT and the thing performs amazingly.

However, I'm pretty fed up with the terrible bloated crap ATI calls drivers.

nVidia has ATI beat with a wooden pole so bad when it comes to putting out quality drivers for their products(IMHO).

ATI has a better IQ, (image quality) so says the majority of enthusiasts. The ATI Drivers are craptacular, however.

Also, just FYI, most x800 are actually yhe more expensive x850 XE PT's. The x800 chips on some brands can be WAY over-clocked and furthur unlocked to take full advantage of the Pixel Pipelines, etc... So it is definitly a sleep card. The 7600GT should more then preform well enough for you.

I was also wondering why you got that EXPENSIVE 7600GT CO when you can get the 7600GT KO for less and it has a better HSF, (Heat-Sink and Fan) stock on it. It is also clocked the same according to newegg. 580/700

Click here for the KO


But you are getting buyer's remorse listening to us. DO NOT regret what you have bought. You will constantly be disappointed if you start doing this now. Be happy with what you buy and learn a lesson for next time.

What?

You could get the "driver only" package without the control center you know... That's what I did... And I don't see anything wrong with their drivers - I can max out all the settings on mostly any game (if I can't then the resolution goes down a little and I can do it again).

Just FYI, if you can't run at 12x10 with the 7600GT, try playing at 10x7. Even at 10x7, the picture will still be pretty damn beautiful... And you'll be running mad framerates.

wouldnt count on that gateway dying very quickly. The only reason i say that is i have a gateway Pc thats lasted forever, and now they are even more reliable since they use BTX chassis, which extend the PC life an average of 50% longer.

...AMD

Yeah, I'm thinking I should've researched Video Cards better haha. I'm happy with what I got though. Well, I learned a little something so I'll check that out better when I actually build my first awesome computer I guess
How long do you guys think this thing will last? Four or five years? I don't really WANT it to crap out on me, I will probably build a new computer when I go to college anyways.
Oh, and Sellmesanity the processor is a AMD 3800+ Dual Core. Also, what kind of lag and framerates do you think I will be getting with 12x10 resolution with the 7600GT, 1GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, and 3 Mbps internet on World of Warcraft? And how about with a 10x7 resolution?
Thanks a ton for all of the help,
Tenko

Ah man!! The 3800+ X2 is the weakest x2 in existence...damn it! It is equal to a 3200+ Athlon 64 in terms of single-threaded apps (most apps). Still fast though, I guess... You can play WoW with ease at that resolution, see for yourself. Make sure to remove ANY and ALL programs you don't need, as those computers come loaded with crud.