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Getting new rig real soon!!!! Please help!
Xavierxx
Member Posts: 251
Ok I have 2 choices
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227054
or ( sorry for the long specs but please take a look)
CAS: ATX MEDIUM TOWER CASE 350 WATT [-117] (SILVER COLOR)
CS_FAN: Extra 3-Color Neon Light LED Case Fan [+5] (1 x Fan)
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6850 CPU @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 4MB L2 Cache 64-bit [+90]
CD: (Special Price) 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: NONE [-14]
FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer (SILVER COLOR)
FAN: CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling System (Superior Cooling Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA)
HDD: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [-15])
MOTHERBOARD: ($15 off Mail-in Rebate) MSI P35 Neo-F P35 Chipset LGA775 Supports Core 2 Duo CPU FSB1333 DDR2/800 Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio [-15]
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Mushkin Xtreme w/ Heat Spreader [+60])
NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional w/ Service Pack 2 [+31]
POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts Power Supplies (CoolerMaster Unit 600 Watts eXtreme Power - SLI Supports)
RUSH: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN 3 BUSINESS DAYS [+69]
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: ESS 3D WAVETABLE SOUND PCI [+12]
SPEAKERS: NONE [-72]
TEMP: NONE (AS SHOWN)
TVRC: None
UPS: None
USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
USBHD: NONE
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
VIDEO2: NONE
VIDEO3: NONE
VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
WNC: PCI Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Interface Card
_PRICE: (+1251)
Comments
Heres some more things
The newegg one has dual 8800s, vista, 3gb, 6400 x2, 500gb
While the cyber power one has single 8800, xp pro, 2gb, E850 (this is a little better than the 6400 x2 according to tom's hardware but not THAT much better), and only 320gb
the newegg gets to my house in 3 days
while the cyber power one gets in like 6 days, but i've been hearing that their shipping sux
I really don't know how big of a gamer you are, nor do I know how much you have to spend.. and I hate pre-mades. Anyways, not that any of that is relevant, It should run the game fine. Except for Windows Pro, I mean, come on man.. if you're a gamer and not using XP or Vista...
Lets just say, you're going to be laughed at.
Newegg is way better.. Not just the computer but as a company. They are the best. My opinion of course.
I wouldn't do Pro either. I read somewhere, I think ZDNet that Microsoft is stopping support for pro and going to concentrate on XP home for the next 2 years.
Nuich
I really don't know how big of a gamer you are, nor do I know how much you have to spend.. and I hate pre-mades. Anyways, not that any of that is relevant, It should run the game fine. Except for Windows Pro, I mean, come on man.. if you're a gamer and not using XP or Vista...
Lets just say, you're going to be laughed at.
Newegg is way better.. Not just the computer but as a company. They are the best. My opinion of course.
Say what? Windows XP Pro isn't XP?
what r u guys talking about???
the cyberpower one isnt premade! i choose all the parts including the OS
i choose windows xp pro
windows pro?????
wats wrong with windows xp pro????
if u guys want me to get home editions or mediacenter editition then i will they r actually cheaper
so far i havent gotten any good answers
There just giving you suggestions,
relax....
Xavier don't pay attention to those guys, as they don't know a thing about what they are saying. Windows Pro, LOL. To the people saying he should get Home XP, UHMM HEY CLUELESS computer illiterates, Windows XP Pro has all of it and much more for better control of your security and system. I don't get it when people start giving advice and they don't have a clue. Also, giving someone advice to go with Vista is just about as dumb as you can get too. Vista's recent SP1 has caused almost as many issues as Vista did when it released. Don't believe all the hype that it is so much better, the OS requires double the Memory because it is a resource hog and full of gaping holes in security even though they say it is more secure.
Personally, I don't know for sure which one I would take myself, but I usually build my systems myself and the one you listed is pretty good. I built a Phenom system with a Radeon 3850 on an Asus mobo recently and even though Phenoms are getting blasted for performance, I am thoroughly enjoying the system I built and don't have a single problem with its performance. It all boils down to what you like. I have been an AMD fan for a long time and would suggest looking into a Phenom system, but alot of people will try to steer you away from them because of benchmarks that mean very little in the real world.
PS.......Check out Zipzoomfly.com as I have found their prices are usually better and their service has been great over the last 4-5 years I have dealt with them too.
I must apologize, after re-reading the article it seems the cutoff from MS is for XP and then will apply to only certain OEM's. Full story here http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1312. They are not cutting off support, just limiting what the PC companies can put on which PC's.
Also this link is where I got the info about XP Pro, please feel free to correct me if I am wrong. I like Pro, I use PRO, it just seems MS is not going to to let PRO be loaded on the lower end PC's from the manu's. This is the link to that story. http://education.zdnet.com/?p=1613.
What I get from these articles is that XP Pro is on it's way out totally. If MS drops them from OEM machines, in my opinion, dropping support totally is the next step. That's just my opinion though.
As for Vista, that's your call. I personally hate it, put it on my machine and hade itt off withing 2 hours after install. Again, that's just me though. I will never tell anyone what they like or don't like. All I can give you is my opinion on what I like or do not like from my experiences with the product. I may give Vista another try after they patch up their mess abit more.
Also for those slamming folks for what they supposedly do or do not know, sometimes words do get messed up or are not well thought out. I admit mine should have been a little more thought out with some supporting links and I have now provided that. Don't assume someone is not computer savy from it, granted it can make them look so. I have been working on, building, etc, computers for over 30 years now, I think I do know what I am talking about most of the time. I just would hate for someone to buy something that might end up being shelved so late in the game with XP.
There are several decent reads from these links expanding on what MS is up to. Again, sorry for how I originally make these claims.
As to which system you need, again that's up to you. I have never been a big Intel fan, more of an AMD guy myself, but I recently went with the same MB you got listed on the second one and and INtel chip, the MB is great, I am not impressed with the chip so far. Once I decide to OC the CPU and Memory, I will better be able to tell more. If I was to choose one of the two you got listed, I would go the route of the second choice.
Nuich
all i want to hear is "get the cyberpower one" or "get the new egg one"
and possibly tell me why
if u guys want i can change the os on the cyberpower one to like home edition or media center edition doesnt matter to me or i can even upgrade it to vista
still a mixed bag so far i need some definite answers...
However, at this moment in time I'd be somewhat weary going with an AMD processor as Intel has taken a giant leap in that department. Still, as far as bang for your buck, the newegg offering seems like the better deal to me.
You seem like a smart fellow. Do the research
i did do my homework and i turned it in on friday
but anyways i know the differences between the two machines and they end up being fairly balanced
it just ends up being a difficult choice that i dont want 2 make by myself therefore i asked you guys and which ever rig gets the most votes i guess, will be the one i get
like if everyone is saying to get the cyberpower one or everyone is is saying get the newegg one, then thats what ill do
I would go for the newegg one.
I'm so broke. I can't even pay attention.
"You have the right not to be killed"
Heh, I must have been high. I didn't see XP in there and for some reason thought of Windows Professional, I guess I should have known better. I don't even think you can buy that anymore.. it's like.. 15 years old. Hah.. I guess everyone has their dumb moments.
SP1 only causes problems if you were a failure at life. Well, at least computer illiterate. Oh yeah, I saw a deal on some corsair RAM the other day, 4gigs for $66. It's cheap. Don't buy cigarettes for a week, you'll have more than enough RAM for Vista.
I don't know why I thought he typed Windows Professional, so that was my mistake.
Buying from ibuypower is A PREBUILT. you pick the parts and THEY BUILD IT FOR YOU.
I love people who buy this crap from places like this and then say they have a "custom" machine.
dude i know that i didnt want to know that
wasnt the point of this thread
the newegg one - is a ibuypower one - like u said prebuilt....
the cyber power one is from their site and i choose all the parts for it
ahem
to clarify
please guys just tell me which one to get
newegg - prebuilt
or
cyberpower - chosen parts and OS (meaning if u guys think i should pick XP PRO, then tell me a dif one)
i hear ya on that. every system i have built custom I have picked the individual components, had them shipped to me, and then built it myself with a screw driver, static wrist strap
3.4ghz Phenom II X4 965, 8GB PC12800 DDR3 GSKILL, EVGA 560GTX 2GB OC, 640GB HD SATA II, BFG 1000WATT PSU. MSI NF980-G65 TRI-SLI MOBO.
either one will do truthfully, if you want to go with a "prebuilt" or a "custom" one in which you choose the components specifically for that. if cyber power allows you to pick your own parts, id lean more towards cyberpower as you have more control on your hardware. but id just stick to XP pro for now vs VISTA.
3.4ghz Phenom II X4 965, 8GB PC12800 DDR3 GSKILL, EVGA 560GTX 2GB OC, 640GB HD SATA II, BFG 1000WATT PSU. MSI NF980-G65 TRI-SLI MOBO.
You might want to check the BBB on the web for Cyber Power / ibuypower.com Not very encouraging at all. seems like 1 in 4 machines ship broken or break down.
so far ive got like 2 for the newegg one and 1 for the cyber power one and that doesnt help enough
i wouldnt worry bout neweggs shipping becuase theyre good with the ive ordered quite a but from newegg and never had problems and im still looking into cyberpower shipping service
newegg - 2
cyberpower - 1
bump
ive personally bought alot of item from newegg over the years never had a problem just got vista some ram and a new video card 3 day shipping everything works great even had a video card for a year that died and they replaced it no problem i just had to pay shipping i would go with newegg good track record in my opinion