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168443 2003-08-18 10:05:00 I am looking to purchase a new PC primarily for Internet Surfing and Microsoft Word/Excel applications. I will not be playing games. As with my present 166Mhz system I intend to keep whatever I purchase for as long as possible.

I have been quoted for 2 systems running XP Home and the main differences are:

Option 1
Intel P4 2.4 Ghz 800Mhz FSB
Gigabyte P4 Dual Channel Motherboard
512Mb DDR400 Dual Channel Ram
128MB Leadtek GeForce FX-5200 8 x AGP Video Card

Option 2
Intel P4 2.66 Ghz
MSI Mainboard
512Mb PC2700 Ram
GeForce 4 MZ440 64Mb Video Card

Which is the better option or will I not really notice the difference and either would be OK?
alisam (4427)
168444 2003-08-18 23:19:00 Well if your not into games then the second option would be better, the first option would be ideal for someone who's a gamer.

But depending on the price, if I was given those 2 options I'd take the cheapest if I wasnt into gaming.


Hawk
Hawk (4365)
168445 2003-08-19 02:42:00 Get something thats upgradeable for the future. You never know, you might develop a taste for video editing or picture editing or whatever ;) PoWa (203)
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