Hardware Getting a new computer

[SavageWaffle]

Well my computer is REALLY slow, and most of the stuff are really like ruined. My monitor is a fat one, and yea the rest is well, real bad.

Here are the things i was thinking of:

Dell 22" LCD Flat Monitor: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1195598242810
$299.99

Dynex - Wireless Optical Mouse: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1175389260996
$26.99

Alienware: Area-51 7500 Desktop: http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pa...DEFAULT#pdp-nav
Not sure how much it is. Need to find out

Saitek - Eclipse II Illuminated Keybored: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1156607399961
$69.99

Dynex - Keyboard+Optical Mouse: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1175901884607
$33.99

The total is about $430.96(Without adding Alienware cause i dont know the price)
Which is pretty surprising because i can do alot more on a $430 worth computer then a $400 worth Xbox 360 which i was hoping to get.

So what im asking is, is this like a good deal/what do you think of it? Am i set for COD4? Will i not lag? Etc.
Is it possible anyone can get a price on the Alienware: Area-51 7500 Desktop?
Thanks to all.

 

[Urza]

1. Subpar overpriced monitor.

2. Shitty mouse.

3. Alienware is overpriced nonsense.

4. Crap keyboard + backlights.

5. Shitty mouse and keyboard.

Go do some more research then come back with a new list.

 

[SavageWaffle]

Urza, i respect your comments here are my replies:
1. I need a big monitor. And i also like stuff from Dell.
2. I dont see the bad thing about the mouse.
3. Well, im not really like sensitive aabout overpriced stuff
4. I like the backlights =O
5. Eh, not that bad

Well where can i find more Computer accessories?

 

[Volsfan91]

Build a PC. It's not that daunting and you'll be amazed at the kind of money you can save.

tomshardware.com
tigerdirect.com
newegg.com

 

[SavageWaffle]

I don't think i can "build" a PC. I cant even mod my PS1(Cut the wrong wire, had to pretty much throw it away). And i really think i cant make a PC i mean really, i dont think i can. Doubt my dad can help me with it either.

 

[Urza]

1. I need a big monitor. And i also like stuff from Dell.
Dell's 20"-22" Ultrasharp monitors are overpriced and just subpar. Read this so you know what to look for:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.as...hreadid=2049206

2. I dont see the bad thing about the mouse.
Its a generic crap mouse. If you're going to be using something for hours a day, you don't want it to feel cheap and plasticky in your hand. I recommend the VX and MX revolution, as I can no longer live with freescrolling; but wait for other comments because those aren't the greatest mice if you're a gamer.

3. Well, im not really like sensitive aabout overpriced stuff

If you just want to throw money away for no reason, you can't be helped.

QUOTE

4. I like the backlights =O

Then get a G15. The Eclipse II is a low quality keyboard with backlights slapped underneath to create a market for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Keyboar...02517365&sr=8-1




And don't buy electronics (video games excluded) at Best Buy unless you have a gift card you can't get rid of.

 

[SavageWaffle]

Well from Tigerdirect, i found some new stuff.

Everex gPC VIA Desktop PC-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Sku=E80-TC2502
Comes with keybored(crappy),mouse(not bad),speakers,and desktop.
Is currently $199.99!! Its $200!! 80GB HDD But is originally $300. $100 difference.

Hyundai U70A LCD 17" Monitor-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...00&Sku=H54-1720
Originally $179.99
Well its 17". Lol.

 

[raulpica]

I don't think i can "build" a PC. I cant even mod my PS1(Cut the wrong wire, had to pretty much throw it away). And i really think i cant make a PC i mean really, i dont think i can. Doubt my dad can help me with it either.

It's a lot easier

There's nothing to solder

You just have to screw the motherboard into the case and then connect everything to the right connectors

 

[Salamantis]

1. I need a big monitor. And i also like stuff from Dell.
Dell's 20"-22" Ultrasharp monitors are overpriced and just subpar. Read this so you know what to look for:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.as...hreadid=2049206

2. I dont see the bad thing about the mouse.
Its a generic crap mouse. If you're going to be using something for hours a day, you don't want it to feel cheap and plasticky in your hand. I recommend the VX and MX revolution, as I can no longer live with freescrolling; but wait for other comments because those aren't the greatest gaming mouses.

3. Well, im not really like sensitive aabout overpriced stuff
If you just want to throw money away for no reason, you can't be helped.

QUOTE

4. I like the backlights =O

Then get a G15. The Eclipse II is a low quality keyboard with backlights slapped underneath to create a market for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Keyboar...02517365&sr=8-1




And don't buy electronics (video games excluded) at Best Buy unless you have a gift card you can't get rid of.

I couldn't agree more.
a) just because you LIKE a certain company doesn't mean you have to buy everything from them.
b) I have a MX Revolution and loving it. That mouse is pretty much a regular mouse with no special features.
c) why waste money pointlessly? If you're going to do that I wouldn't be surprised if you were some sort of 12 year old who uses his parents money for everything.

 

[SavageWaffle]

4. I like the backlights =O

Then get a G15. The Eclipse II is a low quality keyboard with backlights slapped underneath to create a market for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Keyboar...02517365&sr=8-1


The Logitech G15 Keyboard is $100.00 I dont want to spend $100 on a freaken key bored with lighting on the back.

 

[Salamantis]

4. I like the backlights =O
Then get a G15. The Eclipse II is a low quality keyboard with backlights slapped underneath to create a market for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Keyboar...02517365&sr=8-1


The Logitech G15 Keyboard is $100.00 I dont want to spend $100 on a freaken key bored with lighting on the back.

Backlighting only?
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboard...s/3498&cl=us,en
Look.

 

[SavageWaffle]

4. I like the backlights =O
Then get a G15. The Eclipse II is a low quality keyboard with backlights slapped underneath to create a market for it.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G15-Keyboar...02517365&sr=8-1


The Logitech G15 Keyboard is $100.00 I dont want to spend $100 on a freaken key bored with lighting on the back.

Backlighting only?
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboard...s/3498&cl=us,en
Look.

Alright fine it also has some little LCD screen for like gaming purposes(which is cool on CoD)
And Backlighting and some "firm keyboreds" but i dont really think its worth $100

 

[Urza]

4. I like the backlights =OThe Logitech G15 Keyboard is $100.00 I dont want to spend $100 on a freaken key bored with lighting on the back.


You'd spend 70USD on a keyboard with backlighting that feels like shit, but won't pay only 30USD more for a keyboard with backlighting thats awesome?

If you don't want to pay that much, don't get a backlit keyboard.

QUOTE

Everex gPC VIA Desktop PC-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Sku=E80-TC2502
Comes with keybored(crappy),mouse(not bad),speakers,and desktop.
Is currently $199.99!! Its $200!! 80GB HDD But is originally $300. $100 difference.

The Everex PC is a desktop for people on welfare who can't afford anything decent.

Or if you need a large quantity of low-powered computers for some reason.

 

[SavageWaffle]

4. I like the backlights =OThe Logitech G15 Keyboard is $100.00 I dont want to spend $100 on a freaken key bored with lighting on the back.


You'd spend 70USD on a keyboard with backlighting that feels like shit, but won't pay only 30USD more for a keyboard with backlighting thats awesome?

If you don't want to pay that much, don't get a backlit keyboard.

QUOTEEverex gPC VIA Desktop PC-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Sku=E80-TC2502
Comes with keybored(crappy),mouse(not bad),speakers,and desktop.
Is currently $199.99!! Its $200!! 80GB HDD But is originally $300. $100 difference.

The Everex PC is a desktop for people on welfare who can't afford anything decent.

Or if you need a large quantity of low-powered computers for some reason.

Well I doubt it wont feel like shit, but il go with the Logitec
And never new the Everex thing was for cheap people. Just looking at prices. And besides, never heard of that company.

 

[BoneMonkey]

Well from Tigerdirect, i found some new stuff.

Everex gPC VIA Desktop PC-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...&Sku=E80-TC2502
Comes with keybored(crappy),mouse(not bad),speakers,and desktop.
Is currently $199.99!! Its $200!! 80GB HDD But is originally $300. $100 difference.

Hyundai U70A LCD 17" Monitor-
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...00&Sku=H54-1720
Originally $179.99Â
Well its 17". Lol.

Becareful that PC doesnt come with windows it comes with a wierd OP system

 

[SavageWaffle]

Wow thanks, lol. But il probley buy a Windows Vista CD

 

[Urza]

Becareful that PC doesnt come with windows it comes with a wierd OP system

Its not hard to install Windows.

QUOTEWow thanks, lol. But il probley buy a Windows Vista CD

XP is superior and costs less.

 

[BoneMonkey]

check out www.ibuypower.com i used the site and loved it some ppl might say it sucks

it seems your going for a cheap pc ? are you going to game heavly ?

if you just want a pc to surf the web you cant beat dell with coupons

 

[SavageWaffle]

Im going to need to buy Vista, my father needs it for his business anyway.

 

[SavageWaffle]

check out www.ibuypower.com i used the site and loved it some ppl might say it sucks

it seems your going for a cheap pc ? are you going to game heavly ?

if you just want a pc to surf the web you cant beat dell with coupons

Il probley go game heavly. But im picking cheap stuff. Il probley spend all my cash on building a PC then buying a Xbox 360.