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| Thread ID: 54423 | 2005-02-12 01:10:00 | Seeking advice re buy a new PC | Misty (368) | Press F1 |
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| 324157 | 2005-02-21 06:28:00 | a video card is a graphics card :) unless you want to watch tv then you need a tv tuner. Thanks Prescott, I have also done a different search on Google and have identified the same info. Am slowly learning !! Misty |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324158 | 2005-02-22 07:02:00 | Well, I am pleased to report that Advanced Computers have come to the party and offered to make two changes, with no increase in cost. Now would have the motherboard recommended by Metla and the video card recommended by both Metla and Alan C. This would make the system as follows - AMD Athlon XP3200 + Processor 64bit Motherboard - Asus K8N nforce3 512MB DDR RAM PC 3200 Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200RPM Harddisk Drive 1.44MB 3.5” Floppy Disk Samsung dual layer 16 x DVD RW ATI Radeon 9550 256MB Graphic card (instead of Geforce FX5700LE AGP8X 256MB, DVI, TV-Out) Integrated Sound 56k INTERNAL v.92 Modem 17” SVGA Colour CRT Keyboard, Scroll Mouse (both wireless) & Pad, Speakers 24 months Return-to-Base from invoiced date M/S Windows Home Edition for a price of $1730 (GST included) I have done some price comparisons and there is a clear advantage (going on price) by having the motherboard above. The video card, I searched and searched, but could not find the Geforce one to do a comparison - I presume LE stands for "Lite Edition" - but only found a 128MB one). Never mind - if Metla and Alan C say it is good - then it is certainly good enough for me !! NB - Included in the cost is $99 extra for wireless keyboard and mouse. Does the above system look balanced now please ? Misty :D |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324159 | 2005-02-22 07:26:00 | thats a nice system, but dont forget to buy some rechargeable batteries for your mouse and kb (if they take them) | Prescott (11) | ||
| 324160 | 2005-02-24 03:39:00 | thats a nice system, but dont forget to buy some rechargeable batteries for your mouse and kb (if they take them) Thanks Prescott - will check Really hoping also to get some comments from Metla and Alan Cotrell too - re balance of the proposed system !! Misty :) |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324161 | 2005-02-24 03:41:00 | WHAT?.............You haven't bought it yet? | Metla (12) | ||
| 324162 | 2005-02-24 03:48:00 | WHAT?.............You haven't bought it yet? Hi Metla That was quick !!! I will take it that the proposed system has your blessing :cool: Good things take time (Mainland cheese) :o Misty |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324163 | 2005-02-24 05:25:00 | If you live in Auckland visit the Panmure computer market held each Saturday morning from 9am to noon. They can build you a system for a very resonable price | augustus (6717) | ||
| 324164 | 2005-02-24 06:57:00 | Hello Misty, Yes, that system specified looks more than adequate for your stated needs. The one thing left to check, as Prescott as already mentioned is the brand of wireless keyboard & Mouse. This is very important as there is nothing worse than finding your mouse does not work because your batteries have gone flat and you have no spares. Most good brands now come bundled with rechargeables for the mouse at least and for the $100.00 extra you are paying you should get one with that facility with no problem. Regards AC |
Alan Cotrell (6634) | ||
| 324165 | 2005-02-24 09:12:00 | Looks good to me, enjoy it :) | george12 (7) | ||
| 324166 | 2005-02-25 00:52:00 | Misty Im jealous! Looks great :D |
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