# Buying a computer? HELP!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 12, 2005, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630 "2005-12-12T16:50:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/1 "2005-12-12T16:50:51Z")
I could really use some help in picking out a computer for playing games. I have a laptop right now and the video card cannot handle WoW. What would I need to be able to play this game properly? In misc. this comp is for sale: Custom Built - AMD Athlon XP 2500+ - 512mb DDR PC2100 SDRAM - 60GB Western Digital HDD - 10/100 Network and USB 2.0 - CD-RW Drive - DVD-ROM Drive - Soundblaster Audigy Gamer 5.1 - Geforce 2 video card ^$300 What changes would I need to make if any and what would be a good monitor to buy that is not too expensive? I appreciate any help. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 4:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/2 "2005-12-12T16:52:24Z")
A better video card, another 512 mb of ram. processor should be fine for a lil while lol. everything out dates fast. expect to spend 200 to upgrade for newer games. ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/3 "2005-12-12T16:54:36Z")
Any links to what I should buy from newegg or something? I seriously am retarded when it comes to this stuff. And I work in IT lol. Better options available or should I buy that and add to it? ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/4 "2005-12-12T16:57:39Z")
im out of touch on video cards, so ill let someone else chime in on that. but ne stick of pc2100 512 mb would be good. trust me 512 is good, thats what i had, but 1 gig is just so much better for games like mohaasp or other demanding games. ---
**Author:** ![zero\_assault](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/dfb087/32.png) [@zero\_assault](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zero_assault)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/5 "2005-12-12T16:59:14Z")
Just honestly, dont skimp out on the MOBO/CPU/VIDCARD ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 5:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/6 "2005-12-12T17:10:52Z")
and you might want to go with fast mem than 2100. . . ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/7 "2005-12-12T17:13:38Z")
ud have to upgrade both sticks then…it needs a few $$$ for it to be great. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/8 "2005-12-12T19:28:16Z")
Another 512 is a must. I wouldnt go spending a ton on an AGP graphics card,but there are still good ones out there yet… 6600GT 9700pro 9800pro 6800GT 6800GS I’d probably go with this puppy if I was on a budget. > **[EVGA GeForce 6600GT DirectX 9 128-A8-N350 128MB 128-Bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X...](https://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130220)** > > Buy EVGA GeForce 6600GT DirectX 9 128-A8-N350 128MB 128-Bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you Newegg! 9700pro’s on ebay go for like $75,$100 for a 9800.Still good cards. My old system was a XP-2500/512/9500pro and it ran Halo for PC pretty good.Never was sluggish. ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/9 "2005-12-12T19:28:17Z")
Completely confused. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2005, 9:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/10 "2005-12-12T21:32:53Z")
Another 512MB for that system can be had dirt cheap (under $50). Video card upgrade is a MUST, I think Jack has an ati9800 for sale still could probably get that cheap. And maybe another hard-drive. EDIT: Holy fuck I can’t spell names ---
**Author:** ![RedDawg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RedDawg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedDawg)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/11 "2005-12-13T07:06:02Z")
i’ll send you the shopping cart for christina’s computer from newegg. ---
**Author:** ![Bucker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bucker/32/7379_2.png) [@Bucker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bucker)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/12 "2005-12-13T07:25:53Z")
I use a 9700 128 with 512 ram, p5 3.0 w h/t on my laptop, and I can still run any game at near top settings with a useable frame rate. Yes, 1GB ram is nice, but you can get by with 512. ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/13 "2005-12-13T13:33:09Z")
What if I build something like this except with a cheaper casing? Is this everything I would need? Case/PSU : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155) Motherboard : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081) Processor : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=Suggested&Description=19-103](http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=Suggested&Description=19-103) Ram : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440) Video Card : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142052](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814142052) Hard Drive : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148065](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148065) DVD Burner : [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058) Total build cost : $670 and that leaves you enough to be slightly under $1,000 with a 19in LCD. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/14 "2005-12-13T13:34:23Z")
fix ur links ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/15 "2005-12-13T13:36:33Z")
Sorry, I believe links are fixed. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2005, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/16 "2005-12-13T14:16:33Z")
Start off easy here, the mobo is a socket 949, so you need a 949 processor otherwise it wont fit. case and psu look good to me. ram looks good. pc3200 is plenty for wat u said u want to do, u can go higher speed but not necessary. vid card doesnt look bad but i dont know much bout them. ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/17 "2005-12-14T14:35:06Z")
Was looking at Alienware systems. Would this be a good deal? Would I have to upgrade anything for gaming? $999 SLI Holiday Offer Receive an SLI-enabled Aurora 3500 with powerful dual graphics cards for the ultra-low price of only $999 after a $200 mail-in rebate! The $999 Aurora comes with the following configuration: Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 3500+ with HyperTransport Technology Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Warranty: 90-Day AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support Memory: 256MB Single Channel DDR PC-3200 at 400MHz - 1 x 256MB System Drive: High Performance - 80GB Serial ATA 7,200 RPM w/8MB Cache Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x DVD-ROM Drive with Software DVD Decoder Motherboard: Alienware® nForce™4 SLI™ Chipset Motherboard PCI Express Monitor: 17" CRT Display Graphics Processor: Dual 128MB PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6600LE - SLI Enabled Sound Card: Integrated High-Performance 7.1 Surround Sound with S/PDIF and Coaxial Digital Outputs Keyboard: Microsoft® Basic Keyboard Black Mouse: Microsoft® Basic Optical Mouse Black Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver Enhanced Software for CD/DVD Creation: Nero OEM Bundle Network Connection: Integrated High Performance Fast Ethernet Power Supply: Alienware® 460 Watt Max Power Supply And does it matter whether I get AMD or Intel? [http://alienware.com/product\_detail\_pages/Aurora\_3500/aurora\_3500\_specs.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-3500R2-HOL&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT](http://alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_3500/aurora_3500_specs.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-3500R2-HOL&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT) ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/18 "2005-12-14T20:01:36Z")
AMD is wiping the floor with intel. The newegg system you had going is similar to what im building,looks similar to the system I suggested to someone in another thread,all of that stuff you picked out is really good.Processor…i’d reccomend a A64 3200+,socket 939. That must be a budget alienware system,its quite skimpy for $1000. ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2005, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/19 "2005-12-14T20:12:43Z")
I tell people time and time again, and I JUST ordered a system from them 2 days ago. [WWW.CYBERPOWERSYSTEM.COM](http://WWW.CYBERPOWERSYSTEM.COM) With the 1000 you spend on what looks like one of the most basic systems from Alienwarerapeyouofyourwallet.orgy you’ll do a ton better at cyberpower. ---
**Author:** ![Diesel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/diesel/32/7313_2.png) [@Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Diesel)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2005, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630/20 "2005-12-15T12:14:45Z")
> [@Jon](#): > > AMD is wiping the floor with intel. > > The newegg system you had going is similar to what im building,looks similar to the system I suggested to someone in another thread,all of that stuff you picked out is really good.Processor…i’d reccomend a A64 3200+,socket 939. > > That must be a budget alienware system,its quite skimpy for $1000. I basically copy and pasted what you put in another thread lol. Thanks for your help. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-computer-help/5630.md?page=2)