Best Computer For 1k.

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  1. J_Powder

    J_Powder Well-Known Member

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    I can't put together a computer so thats not gonna work and i have about a thousand dollars to spend, whats the best computer to get without building my own. I want it mainly for school/ps/c4d/cool3d and other graphic programs so it needs to be able to run those pretty well. Oh and i'm looking for a desktop btw. thanks for the help, if any of you guys actualy help me find my computer i'll def hook you up in some way.
     
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    go to your local store and ask for at least these minimum requerments:

    - AMD CPU 3500+
    - 1 GB DDR RAM
    - PCI-E GFX card (if you game I should say the 6600GT)
    - HDD 200GB minimum

    and ask them what they offer you. :) for you money
     
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    theres so much stuff you can get for 1k buddy just look it up on newegg or sumthing
     
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    I just have one tip do not get Dell and look at HP or Sony. Also check your local stores like they said ^^^^.
     
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    i say get custom parts like i did not a preset comp there garbage
     
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    If you are getting preset, dell is satin, HP is god. Sony is co-god. Just be sure to get loads of ram and a big processor..
     
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    wow, im surprised..... Dell's work great for the money, i have a four year old one that is amazing that only cost about 600.
     
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    With a 1k, you can buy a great computer. If you get Best Buy's weekly ad, they've been advertising a few good ones. I saw one with:

    1 GB DDR RAM
    250 GB Hard Drive
    56X Dual Layer DVD/CD RW
    17 inch Flat Panel
    Raedeon 9700
    3800 AMD Athlon 64X

    That was for $990.
     
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    thanks guys I appreciate all the input, this will definately help me.
     
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    you should get a pci-e mobo and vga. That gives you more upgraiding options. x800 pci-e cards are pretty cheap. you should get yourself one of those.
     
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    Finding an actually good computer for 1000$ might be hard unless your willing to put the computer together yourself. (buy parts)

    Otherwise, if you want a good computer, you may need to pay $1500+
     
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    no... you dont. maby for a nice gaming computer.

    Nice Alienware + A Wide Screen "20 Monitor= 1450.

    So, thats a damn nice gaming comp, plus an expensive monitor.


    So yes, buy a Home Computer, not that gaming crap.
     
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    xlink GR's Tech Enthusiast

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    if you buy expect this for 1k:

    AMD 3700+
    1gig dual channel ram
    250gig SATA hardrive
    crapy or midend PSU
    crapy motherboard with few upgrade options
    DVD/CD combo writer
    few pointless ports on the sides and back noone ever uses
    6600 128mb
    Windows XP media center edition or home

    if you build expect something more like this:
    4000+
    1gig dual channel
    2*120gig SATA hardrives in RAID0(twice as fast)
    decent motherboard
    6800 128mb
    Good PSU
    DVD/CD writer w/ good specs
    Windows XP 64 Pro

    really, it is worth the time to learn how to build, I had like no exerience and built the computer I am writing this off of on just common sense and reading the instructions booklet on my motherboard carefully.
     
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    don't you have friends who can build pcs?
     
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    rather than a 6600GT PCI-EX card you can pick up a x800GT for the same price and its better.
     

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