cost?

I am looking to get a new much better computer
I have 2 computers
1
MS XP pro SP3
intel pentium D CPU 2.8GHZZ, 1 GB RAM, intel 82945G chipset family

2
MS windows XP pro SP3
Intel core2 CPU 6300@ 1.86 Hz, 2 GB RAM


so number 2 is much faster than #1


I'm looking to buy #3, but Im curious about if I'm getting a good deal or not? I'd appreciate opinions

ATX Window Midtower Case and 480 Watt Power Supply,
nVidia chipset AM3 Motherboard,
Quad Core AMD Athlon AM3 CPU with 2,000 Megahertz Front Side Bus,
Large AMD CPU Cooling Fan,
4 Gigs DDR3 PC1333 RAM,(add more RAM at $50 per 4GB Gig up to 16Gigs total)
Internal Flash/Smart/Secure Digital Memory Card Reader,
WD 500 Gigabyte SATA II Hard Drive,
Dual Layer DVD-R/W,(dvd,dvdrw,cd,cdrw)
8 channel Audio,
Gigabit Ethernet Network Port,
ATI 4250+ Video Accelerator
7 USB 2.0 Ports,
Speakers,
Keyboard,
Optical Mouse,
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium CD License and Book,
One year Parts and Labor warranty,
$599

Is $600 dollars a good price for that?

 

nevermind,
Im just going to get somethinhg else, easier and alll

 

A couple of comments.

1. Get 64-bit Windows 7 (or 8) and at least 8Gb of RAM (6Gb for triple channel motherboards).

2. Be prepared to "toss out" any power supply that comes with a case. They are often generic, budget, under powered and poor efficiency supplies the retailer "tossed in" for the case sale. Instead, "invest" in a quality 80 PLUS certified PSU. I prefer Corsair and Antec PSUs.

Also, it is critical the PSU is of adequate size to support you through the years (and possible HW upgrades) to come. So while one of the most important purchasing decisions, it should be your last decision - after you determine the power requirements of the rest of your selected HW.

3. Understand that Intel and AMD CPUs packaged and sold with heatsink fan assemblies are sold and warrantied as single units. Consequently, both Intel and AMD require the use of the supplied coolers with their CPUs and using any alternative cooling solution violates the terms of the CPU warranties. Note this IS stated in the CPU warranty booklets that come with each CPU, or can be viewed online at Intel and AMD. AMD makes it quite clear:

"This Limited Warranty shall be null and void if the AMD microprocessor which is the subject of this Limited Warranty is used with any heatsink/fan other than the one provided herewith."​

If you don't care about your CPU warranty (and many enthusiasts don't) then no problem - but everyone needs to understand there are consequences to using aftermarket coolers. Also, it is important to understand neither AMD or Intel want to replace a CPU or cooler under warranty so both makers provide excellent coolers, more than cable of providing adequate cooling, even during mild to moderate overclocking. Remember, it is the case's responsibility to provide an adequate supply of cool air through the case. The CPU fan need only toss the CPU's heat into that case air flow. Finally, both AMD and Intel sell OEM versions of many of their CPUs that do not come with coolers. So you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler in that case. However, these CPUs are only warrantied for 1 year where CPUs with coolers are warrantied for 3.