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| Thread ID: 66385 | 2006-02-21 00:39:00 | best pc for 1500 | chojin (9841) | Press F1 |
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| 432516 | 2006-02-21 04:27:00 | im looking at building myself a pc. whats the best combo of motherboard, graphics card, cpu, ram etc i can get for 1500. i also need a monitor (which i may buy second hand) case etc. any advice would be greatly appreciated. What are you going to use it for? That's what everyone wants to know.......it's the most important question........:D |
zahmad (8963) | ||
| 432517 | 2006-02-21 04:45:00 | Foxconn are well know USA asus brand mobo video, okay so $25 more for a branded model nothing wrong with the ram/cpu 300w psu is plenty for low/mid end card. dvd cutter $75, mouse/keyboard/speakers can have the lot for $150 Maybe games was wrong term, however a reasonable PC that will last 2-5 yrs with upgrade path and he can play current games. bigger/more HDD maybe. Out of interest, dont know anyone who builds his own pc that isnt an enthusiast/gamer! |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 432518 | 2006-02-21 05:04:00 | I'd make sure you geta three year warranty with every part. It can also pay to avoid the dirt cheap stores as you might not find them again in a few years (or even months). This is why I like places like pp.co.nz or ascent - they may not be the cheapest but returning stuff is painless... A good quality power supply unit.. Don't forget to make sure it is reasonably quiet too.. And I always think spending money on a good screen is worth it ... as you look at it most of the time using a PC :2cents: |
gibler (49) | ||
| 432519 | 2006-02-24 00:46:00 | ok i want the computer to play games half life battlefield etc and to run solidworks cad. i also want it to last me as long as possible and be easily upgradeable. most likly ill get a 19" monitor maybe secondhand. im in christchurch if anyone is keen to build it for me. thanks for all the replys and info it is helpfull. | chojin (9841) | ||
| 432520 | 2006-02-24 01:41:00 | You might find this forum of use :) forums.whirlpool.net.au cheers Pete |
Organicpete (133) | ||
| 432521 | 2006-02-24 02:43:00 | www.mcs.geek.nz You could save $200 or so if you swapped the graphics card to a X300 another $200 if you already have XP and speakers. Go for a standard mouse/keyboard etc. |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 432522 | 2006-02-24 03:13:00 | $1500 is not what i would call mid range well hell it's certainly NOT low range...........that'll buy a pretty damn good system..... |
drcspy (146) | ||
| 432523 | 2006-02-24 03:33:00 | while prices have come down some what, the old price points are still fairly close. budget $1000 midrange $2000 to $3000 top end $5000 and upworlds. sure you can get a good sytem for $1000, it all depends on what you call good and what you are wanting to do with it. you also need to factor in WHO you getting it off. so what if you save $50 getting from supercrap, if it needs replaceing under warranty it could be easier to to go buy another. i see a few like that..for eg 6 month old pc thats has dead PSU (elcheapo as mentioned above) its simply easier to go buy a decent one than try and get a replacement. |
tweak'e (69) | ||
| 432524 | 2006-02-24 04:05:00 | the whole point here is simply quailty product and reptable sellers over features. mayby i'm just showing my age here, there are always young ones spouting "i can get it cheaper" and "you need super duper XYZ feature". noone ever seem to consider the quailty or quality of service. ok enough of my minirant, apoligies to chojin for the hijack. |
tweak'e (69) | ||
| 432525 | 2006-02-24 05:53:00 | Robb99, hope thats a typo back there x300!, otherwise you jest!. He wants to pay games, X300 will not come close. | SolMiester (139) | ||
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