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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
Hi, I'm a noob so sorry if this is a bit boring for you guys but I could
really use some sound advice. I'm stuck in the dark ages at the moment. I'll explain, my set up is currently as follows: PC Chips M572 Mainboard AMD K6 266Mhz Processor 96Mb EDO RAM STB Nitro 3D Graphics Card Creative CD2422E CDROM Fujitsu MPA3026AT Hard Drive Fujitsu MPC3064AT Hard Drive C-Media Soundcard AT Keyboard Serial Mouse 14" SVGA Monitor This has been fine for a while because all I did was send emails and post to NG's and stuff. However, I am a meddler in music and I have great plans to connect my electric guitar up to my pc and record using Cubase software or Pro Tools. I'd also like to try Reason. I realise I need a HUGE upgrade. Perhaps it's just easier to buy a new pc but I was just wondering if I could save any money by buying my own bits and pieces. I don't mind the small monitor I have. I also have a Creative SoundBlaster Sound Card to plug in when ready. My HD's are very small but I can live with it for the time being. So really, what I need (I think) is the following: An ATX case (Does the power supply come with that?) An ATX Motherboard A fast CPU (What's that, a Pentium 4?. Really, as fast as needed to run powerful music software and run movies, etc) I guess I'll need a new heatsink and fan for the CPU. New RAM I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good set-up? I'm afraid I have no idea what motherboards are compatible with what processors, etc, etc. So, I guess I'm looking for a good powerful machine but also the best value for money. It doesn't have to be the most powerful overall, but more importantly a decent modern pc put together for a good price. I was hoping to source bits from ebay to reduce those costs a bit. Any ideas? |
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snip So really, what I need (I think) is the following: An ATX case (Does the power supply come with that?) An ATX Motherboard A fast CPU (What's that, a Pentium 4?. Really, as fast as needed to run powerful music software and run movies, etc) I guess I'll need a new heatsink and fan for the CPU. New RAM I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a good set-up? I'm afraid I have no idea what motherboards are compatible with what processors, etc, etc. So, I guess I'm looking for a good powerful machine but also the best value for money. It doesn't have to be the most powerful overall, but more importantly a decent modern pc put together for a good price. I was hoping to source bits from ebay to reduce those costs a bit. Any ideas? you may want to look at a barebones kit... the following link is merely an example of what's out there http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...c.asp?CatId=31 |
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On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 20:20:31 GMT, "Derek" wrote:
Hi, I'm a noob so sorry if this is a bit boring for you guys but I could really use some sound advice. Your best bet is to buy a Dell computer. Go to their local retail store, assuming they have one where you live, and custom configure it. Or you can get an online saleman to help you. The advantage of online sales is you can talk the salesman into a $100 discount. Try it - it does work because he wants your business bad enough to knock $100 off the price. -- "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:28:12 -0600, "philo" wrote:
you may want to look at a barebones kit... the following link is merely an example of what's out there http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...c.asp?CatId=31 If you really want to buy on the cheap, Directron has a Used Pentium III 450MHz Desktop PC System for $59.00. You already have a monitor so for $80 with shipping you have doubled your speed. Directron also has barebones kits and fully built units. Call tech support and ask for Juan - he knows everything about the product line and will help you. Directron will also custom build to your personal needs and only charge an extra $27 which includes assembly, testing, burning, etc. If you do that you get free return shipping to Directron if something goes wrong during the 1 year warranty period. -- "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:28:12 -0600, "philo" wrote:
you may want to look at a barebones kit... the following link is merely an example of what's out there http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...c.asp?CatId=31 If you really want to buy on the cheap, Directron has a Used Pentium III 450MHz Desktop PC System for $59.00. http://www.directron.com/gxa.html -- "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." -- George Bernard Shaw |
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Thanks for all the advice guys. I've got a few ideas now to get me started. Cheers. |
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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
"Derek" wrote in message ... Thanks for all the advice guys. I've got a few ideas now to get me started. Just in case you do buy from Tigerdirect... if they have a rebate...the thing to do is go to their website before you order... and print out the rebate form |
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If you really want to buy on the cheap, Directron has a Used Pentium III 450MHz Desktop PC System for $59.00. Pentium III 800Mhz is in Poland for $20 |
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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
On Sat, 5 Nov 2005 10:18:38 +0100, "Sniffer" wrote:
If you really want to buy on the cheap, Directron has a Used Pentium III 450MHz Desktop PC System for $59.00. Pentium III 800Mhz is in Poland for $20 Yeah, but who reads Polish? -- "The scientist is possessed by a rapturous amazement at the harmony of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection. "This feeling is the guiding principle of his life and work, in so far as he succeeds in keeping himself from the shackles of selfish desire. It is beyond question closely akin to that which has possessed the religious geniuses of all ages." --Albert Einstein |
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I need an upgrade, your suggestions please?
snip The real key is not to use Tiger Direct. Take a look at Reseller Ratings. They have always sucked and they still do. It is beyond me how they stay in business. Bubba Places like Newegg are much better... however except for not knowing about the rebates... I buy from Tigerdirect on occasion if the price is right |
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