What computer should I buy?

Keystone · #1 11-07-2006, 06:47 PM

So Im getting a new computer and would be willing to spend up to 1k. I already have two monitors and a graphics card, so I just need the processor.

Im looking for one that is really fast and will not get [censored] by pokertracker.

What do I get?

Also, do they make desktop computers that have built in wireless cards like laptops because that would be cool?

Thanks

Keystone · #2 11-07-2006, 08:02 PM

I also need this computer to have a PCI express x 16 slot for the graphics card I have.

So basically I want a computer that can handle poker tracker, is really fast, under 1k, built in wireless, and a PCI express x 16 slot for my graphics card.

Suggestions?

Rhett · #3 11-07-2006, 10:24 PM

You have to build it custom. Buy the parts from newegg.com, and put a 10k rpm hd in it, etc.

Keystone · #4 11-07-2006, 11:12 PM

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You have to build it custom. Buy the parts from newegg.com, and put a 10k rpm hd in it, etc.

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I hope you dont mean that I have to build it. Im at like a kindergarten level when it comes to computers.

Are there no computers like the one Im looking for?

Im not looking for much

goldtoes · #5 11-07-2006, 11:35 PM

You definitely do NOT have to build your own computer.

Maybe what Rhett meant is that you can go to a site and "customize" it.

There are many cheap deals out there that Dell offers, google coupon codes before you buy too.

I would go with Core Duo processor, at LEAST 1GB memory, and at the least...a Serial ATA hard drive.

SamIAm · #6 11-07-2006, 11:47 PM

If you want them to sell you a computer w/o a video card, Rhett's right that you'll have to build your own. (There's a limit to what "customization" they allow.) I agree that you can just get a dell and minimize the card it comes with, but know that you'll still pay for a very respectable videocard in any Dell that cost $1k.
-Sam

goldtoes · #7 11-07-2006, 11:54 PM

true, generally speaking with a machine like that you're gonna get at minimum a 128MB card included. i went through and customized the cheaper XPS system and cut down all the stuff you wouldn't need, assuming u have a monitor, and with the included video card it came out to about $825.

you might be able to get it a little cheaper without that card, but in your case you wouldn't have too much of a choice unless you know someone who can build you one for the price.

Dementia · #8 11-08-2006, 12:23 AM

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If you want them to sell you a computer w/o a video card, Rhett's right that you'll have to build your own. (There's a limit to what "customization" they allow.) I agree that you can just get a dell and minimize the card it comes with, but know that you'll still pay for a very respectable videocard in any Dell that cost $1k.
-Sam

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Lol yeah, like the $50 nVIDIA Geforce 7300 LE 256 MB card that would ship in select XPS'. Very respectable...for pwning 2d applications.

Beavis68 · #9 11-08-2006, 12:32 AM

just price some systems with a Core2 Duo.

you wont have a problem with with a PCIE 16x card.

Keystone · #10 11-08-2006, 01:03 AM

I am actually not that concerned about using the video card that I have, I just want to make sure that I have two ports to plug in my two monitors.

I would prefer built in wireless, but its not essential.

So basically I want a really fast computer that can support dual monitors. It doesnt seem like a lot of computers have two outlets for this though.

Im not really interested in building/having someone build my computer.

Any suggestions now?