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Is this a good Computer?
JackBauer24
Member Posts: 283
Im saving up to buy a computer rather than build it myself it is a long story but I must do this. I customized the parts I want, but I would like feedback on how my computer would run if I bought this one.
It is a HP Blackbird 002 with:
Quad Core- Intel Core2 Quad-Core 2.66 GHz Q9450
CPU Liquid cooling
Motherboard
EVGA nForce™ 780i
Primary OS Storage
160GB 10000 rpm SATA
Secondary Data Storage
320GB 7200rpm SATA
Graphics Cards
Dual NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, with 512MB of GDDR3 SDRAM
Audio Boards
Creative Audio Sound Blaster® X-Fi™ XtremeGamer
Power Supply
1.1KW Power Supply
Is this a good computer. Like I play a lot of games so how long will this last until I need a new computer?
Comments
If your question is sincere, then I do apologize in advance.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS FORUM NOW!?!?!?!?
You know your comp is good, if your phishing for some sort of complement then COME ON!
Even if you do not know a thing about computers, buying a $3k+ gaming comp from a respectable company like HP should already be an indication of how good the comp is - yes you may be getting ripped off to some degree, but you know you're getting a good comp.
Its nothing against you alone, every other thread that has been posted here in this past week have been the same. And soon they'll go ignored and unread, which will be bad for future people really trying to get an answer.
STOP IT ALREADY!
Yes. It is a good Comp
2 Years; but that just depends on how ontop of the 'game' you want to be. And you wouldn't buy another comp, that would just be a waste. You'd "Upgrade."
And if you know how, or have a friend who's familiar with computers, you can save quite a bit of $$$ by buying your own parts.
Ok thank you sorry for making this one of those threads but once again thank you for answering my question
Is it a good computer? Yes...
Is it a smart computer? NO...
1.1 kilowatt power supply? Are you kidding me? That machine will run on a 610 watt silencer.
Just curious, but how much are you spending on this?
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Desktop - AMD 8450 Tri Core, 3 gigs of DDR2 800 RAM, ATI HD 3200 Graphics, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Laptop (Dell Latitude E6400) - Intel P8400, 2 GIGs of RAM, Intel X4500, Windows XP Professional
About 3500
I strongly recommend not purchasing it.
I suggest looking into the Dell XPS 630 if you can't build it yourself.
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsdt_630?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
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Desktop - AMD 8450 Tri Core, 3 gigs of DDR2 800 RAM, ATI HD 3200 Graphics, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Laptop (Dell Latitude E6400) - Intel P8400, 2 GIGs of RAM, Intel X4500, Windows XP Professional
I am taking all of your suggestions into account but why should I not buy this computer and why should i look into the Dell computer?
Before you answer let me address why I wanted this computer:
Won a lot of awards
Easy to upgrade (I know nothing about upgrading parts or anything and it is supposed to be super easy with this computer)
It looks appealing and plays very well
It is liquid cooling which is nice for me because I have always had a lot of trouble with fans and all of my video cards being melted
From what I hear good customer support
Good all around computer (I think lol)
Now I have not already made a choice I am just letting you guys know why I am putting alot of money into a computer.
I would/do appreciate any responses
1. It is very overpriced and has a lot of stuff that you won't need. Example - 1.2 kilowatt power supply, the computer won't even use 600 watts let alone 1200.
2. Easy to upgrade??? Its really not that hard to physically upgrade any comp really, I was able to do it when I first started messing around with computers and I had little knowledge at the time. Basic stuff you will upgrade like RAM, Video Card, etc. are quite simple to replace actually.
3. The dell XPS will "play" just fine for over $1000 cheaper.
4. The dell XPS customer service is based in the US and it does come with a good warranty (at least 2 years depending on the package, I don't recommend going with the cheapest package though that has the 1 year warranty since obviously you have some money to spend).
Overall, the Dell XPS will save you money and give you pretty much the same performance, support, etc.
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Desktop - AMD 8450 Tri Core, 3 gigs of DDR2 800 RAM, ATI HD 3200 Graphics, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Laptop (Dell Latitude E6400) - Intel P8400, 2 GIGs of RAM, Intel X4500, Windows XP Professional
what a waste!! if you a true gamer get the 9800 series video card rather 8800gt.. (that is what yesterday card).Why the hell you need 1.1k watt psu for. that pc have alot of stuff you don't need it.
like other ppl suggest, there is so many way to upgrade a new pc. Buy a PC any brand, Then replace the PSU or (keep it) then buy a new video card. and add more ram that is cheap to do it.