New Computer

Well, last night just about did it. I'm so sick of struggling with the ailments of my PC and it desperately needs so much input which I don't have time or understanding of. So basically we are going to purchase a new box of tricks only...all the peripherals are fine. Anyway, I did some surfing last night and would appreciate your input on this spec. It may not be the highest or fastest, but it is wayyy better than what I have (some of you may remember my spec I posted recently) and the Pavilion is meant to be good for digital photography and video which is a hobby I have.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...pe=19&dept=3944&path=0:3944:3951:41937:386177

I know you guys will be brutual and honest LOL

 

Just my .02...

A 2.0 Ghz P4 is better than a 3.0 Ghz Celeron. Otherwise... I like all of the other specs!


-Steve

 

Why Steve?

 

Celeron is Intels "budget chip". If you ever plan to do any video editing, gaming, etc, you might want to get something with a P4.

The motherboard for the Celeron won't accept a P4 (to my knowledge) so you won't be able to upgrade later.

Thats just me. See what others say.


-Steve

 

Celeron in laptops yes.
Celeron in desktops no. http://forums.majorgeeks.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

 

So, you guys would say pay the extra 100 bucks and go for something like this?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...pe=19&dept=3944&path=0:3944:3951:41937:386177

I really wish I knew what "rich in software" meant LOL...it could be arcade games from the 70's for all I know.

 

Yup!


-Steve

 

Thanks Evilevets, Mcadam, Halo...appreciate your input.

Keep it coming if anyone else has anything they feel they want to add.

 

Lev - you've done it, picked out a great machine. A better cpu and more storage for only "100 bucks" as the US folk say

 

Thanks Couldn't have done it without all your input though. Thanks guys

 

Yup And a "Buy now pay later" option with interest free credit until Dec 2005. I'm good to go *grins*

I'm going to use my old PC to learn how to upgrade a few things, then once I have it running more smoothly it will be a good starting point for our daughter who doesn't have a home PC but would like one.

 

Great work guy's.

A lot of members and visitors will read this thread and may help them choose a system that is right for what they actually do on a "day to day" basis and the difference in cost.

I think Lev was wise to post her issue and needs, many users will benefit from this post and info.

Steve

 

Just an aside - sounds like Lev's second choice was the way to go. I bought my wife an HP Pavillion last year and found it to be a good machine, very upgradable and accepting of various brands of RAM

 

If I WERE to go with a commercial system....it would most definately be an HP/Compaq!!!!!!

Roger

 

Hmm, it seems like a good enough machine. For a home machine, it'll be great I think I wouldn't trust it for commercial stuff though. Also, there is no description of what slots its got, whether you can upgrade the graphics card, how many PCI slots its got... if you're doing video editing, you might want to upgrade the video card one day to a dual head card, or you might want to add a video capture card...

Somthing you should think about before you put money down.

 

This is an HP/Compaq box and the newer ones are not upgradable. The way prices have dropped, I can buy cheaper than I can build now.

 

Actually Goldie, that's a good point I had already picked up on. I think I am going to go for this machine http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...pe=19&dept=3944&path=0:3944:3951:41937:386177 simply for that reason. I can see the spec...know exactly what I am getting, and the platform and software included. It's pretty much the same machine only I know it is complete for my purposes and good to plug in and go

First job will be to remove the WildTangent software *grins*

 

Lev, Staples has a similiar box including printer for $399 (upgraded box) starting Sunday. I have a 12% off coupon link if you are interested also.

$399 Compaq Presario $399

If you already bought the Wally World box, let us know how you like it!

 

Thanks Bored..could you possibly post the full URL on that please. Everytime I click the link you gave it opens and closes in about 0.5 sec, so I can't get to see the item.

I was going to order today actually....pay day *grins*

 

http://instorespecials.staples.com

12 % Coupon ( http://www.stapleslink.com/html/portal/05_CustAppCard_July.pdf )

I have posted the full link so you can cut and paste if the links don't work. You might try price matching also if you wanted Intel instead of AMD.

 

Hehe...if you view the upcoming special deals brochure for the following week it is going to be $299.

It does look a good deal...I guess I am just a HP & Intel kinda girl

 

If you take the ad in today or tomorrow they will honor it....

Compaq and HP are the same company and the HP and Compaq side by side look almost like twins..... same shell of box.