# Good computer builders? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 12, 2008, 11:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929 "2008-03-12T23:43:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/61 "2008-03-16T15:23:05Z")
Personally,I think the 9600GT is :tif: Its sooooo close to the price of a 8800GT which makes it not worth it. For people truely looking for a budget card,I’d recommend the 8800GS.Newegg has it for $110 AR and its basically a tuned down 8800GT. Newegg Link… > **[XFX GeForce 8800 GS DirectX 10 PVT88SFDF4 384MB 192-Bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0...](https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150275)** > > Buy XFX GeForce 8800 GS DirectX 10 PVT88SFDF4 384MB 192-Bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you Newegg! ---
**Author:** ![Djs87](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djs87/32/5132_2.png) [@Djs87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Djs87)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/62 "2008-03-16T17:34:32Z")
vista 32 only sees 3.5gb. 64 bit will see 128gb ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/63 "2008-03-16T17:46:07Z")
Come on guys, you’re not comparing correctly! 512MB 8800GT is $210. A 256MB 8800GT is $170. 512MB 9600GT is $150 and has MIR for even cheaper later if you get that $$$ back! For the performance gains, $60 isn’t “CLOSE IN PRICE” No need to spend $60 extra dollars… worthless waste of cash. And an 8800GS doesnt meet up with a 9600GT in any benchmarks I can find… so, why make it a choice? It is a whole $10 cheaper, has 128MB less RAM and doesn’t compare to the 9600GT. 9600GT. Best bang for your buck. Best mid range card for the $$$. ---
**Author:** ![Krud](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krud/32/5143_2.png) [@Krud](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Krud)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/64 "2008-03-16T19:53:37Z")
for vista to see 128gb it must be home premium or higher, no home basic ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/65 "2008-03-16T20:19:38Z")
but then that 64 bit fucks up programs, which im not doing. anyone know whats the point of getting the option for a tv tuner? Is it just to watch tv? or am i missing out on other things if i skimp out on this option? ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/66 "2008-03-16T20:26:05Z")
yes mostly for watching tv. i used it with media center to record shows so your computer kind of like a DVR ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2008, 10:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/67 "2008-03-16T22:44:49Z")
well i just got pwned. I decided I wanted to take the “apply for dell credit” route. I guess this is the first time not having credit built up really bit hard. How much credit is a 20 year old expected to have??? oh well, paying cash it is ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Treads4Heads](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/treads4heads/32/7416_2.png) [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2008, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/68 "2008-03-17T14:53:37Z")
HP Pavillion Elite m9100z PC w/TV/PVR AMD Phenom 9500 Quad Core processor - 2.2 GHz 2 GB RAM 500 GB SATA 7,200 RPM, 3Gb/s Lightscribe 16x SuperMulti Base config was 8400GS w/256MB (or upgrade to NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT, 512MB TV, DVI-I, HDMI [+$50] ) Vista Home Premium 64-bit (Default, or select 32-bit for same price) ATSC-NTSC TV tuner w/PVR, FM tuner, remote [+0] other standard options no modem all for 366 AMR. 466 without the AMR. Pull the trigger on this or the dell? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2008, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929/69 "2008-03-17T15:19:01Z")
No built in Wifi, you want to go 32bit vista, card upgrade for +50. plus 2 gigs of ram for another +50. No monitor, and then a 802.11 G card. I think the dell is a better deal. the monitor alone is worth like $300. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-computer-builders/44929.md?page=3)