Current computer
Compaq Presario
x86 GenuineIntel ~1495 Mhz Processor
Memory 768.50 MB
My computer is old and outdated. I want a faster computer with more memory. I don't know anything about building comuters but I have researched what I want actually thinking about buying one from Best Buy cause it has what I want for a new computer. These are the specs
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet networking interface
Microsoft Internet keyboard and USB optical wheel mouse
Velocity Micro LX-W Signature case of pure aluminum in black with black drive bezels; side window and easy-to-remove front door; LX aluminum wheel kit with lock; single blue cold-cathode chassis light kit
AMD-certified high-performance heat sink/fan with Arctic Silver 5 compound
Asus A8N SLI motherboard with NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI MCP, PCI Express and DDR support; 500-watt power supply with dual fans; standard power cable; standard premium ribbon IDE and floppy cables included
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating system preinstalled and tuned for performance; includes Far Cry PC game on DVD
Product Details
Processor Brand AMD Athlon 64
Processor Speed 2.4GHz
System Bus 2000MHz
Cache Memory 128KB on die Level 1, 1MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 1GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 4GB
Type of Memory (RAM) PC3200 DDR400
Hard Drive Type Serial ATA/150 (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 250GB
Graphics eVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT PCI-E
Video Memory 256MB (dedicated)
TV Tuner No
Audio SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Z
Modem None
DVD-ROM Drive Yes
Maximum DVD-ROM Drive Speed 16x
Recordable DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available
LightScribe Compatibility No
Digital Media Reader or Slots No
Diskette Drive Yes
Diskette Drive Type 3.5" 1.44MB
Total Expansion Bays External: 2 (3.5"), 4 (5.25"); Internal: 5 (3.5")
Available Expansion Bays External: 1 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"); Internal: 4 (3.5")
Total Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 2 PCI-E, 2 PCI-E x16
Available Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 2 PCI-E, 1 PCI-E x16
USB 2.0 Ports 8 (2 front, 6 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports 3 (1 front, 2 rear)
-Video Outputs None
Serial Ports 1
Parallel Ports 1
Game Ports None
Keyboard Description Microsoft Internet
Operating System Windows XP Home SP2
Included Far Cry PC game
Cost is Our Price: $1,990.99
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Samsung SyncMaster 19" Flat-Panel TFT-LCD Monitor - Black
Model: 930B $379.99
Total cost : $2,370.98
Would you buy this? Should I buy this? Can I get something similiar fora lesser price. If you advocate building over buying, can I build it for a cheaper price?
Compaq Presario
x86 GenuineIntel ~1495 Mhz Processor
Memory 768.50 MB
My computer is old and outdated. I want a faster computer with more memory. I don't know anything about building comuters but I have researched what I want actually thinking about buying one from Best Buy cause it has what I want for a new computer. These are the specs
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet networking interface
Microsoft Internet keyboard and USB optical wheel mouse
Velocity Micro LX-W Signature case of pure aluminum in black with black drive bezels; side window and easy-to-remove front door; LX aluminum wheel kit with lock; single blue cold-cathode chassis light kit
AMD-certified high-performance heat sink/fan with Arctic Silver 5 compound
Asus A8N SLI motherboard with NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI MCP, PCI Express and DDR support; 500-watt power supply with dual fans; standard power cable; standard premium ribbon IDE and floppy cables included
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2) operating system preinstalled and tuned for performance; includes Far Cry PC game on DVD
Product Details
Processor Brand AMD Athlon 64
Processor Speed 2.4GHz
System Bus 2000MHz
Cache Memory 128KB on die Level 1, 1MB on die Level 2
System Memory (RAM) 1GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 4GB
Type of Memory (RAM) PC3200 DDR400
Hard Drive Type Serial ATA/150 (7200 rpm)
Hard Drive Size 250GB
Graphics eVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT PCI-E
Video Memory 256MB (dedicated)
TV Tuner No
Audio SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Z
Modem None
DVD-ROM Drive Yes
Maximum DVD-ROM Drive Speed 16x
Recordable DVD Drive Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds Drive speeds not available
LightScribe Compatibility No
Digital Media Reader or Slots No
Diskette Drive Yes
Diskette Drive Type 3.5" 1.44MB
Total Expansion Bays External: 2 (3.5"), 4 (5.25"); Internal: 5 (3.5")
Available Expansion Bays External: 1 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"); Internal: 4 (3.5")
Total Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 2 PCI-E, 2 PCI-E x16
Available Expansion Slots 3 PCI, 2 PCI-E, 1 PCI-E x16
USB 2.0 Ports 8 (2 front, 6 rear)
IEEE 1394 Ports 3 (1 front, 2 rear)
-Video Outputs None
Serial Ports 1
Parallel Ports 1
Game Ports None
Keyboard Description Microsoft Internet
Operating System Windows XP Home SP2
Included Far Cry PC game
Cost is Our Price: $1,990.99
+
Samsung SyncMaster 19" Flat-Panel TFT-LCD Monitor - Black
Model: 930B $379.99
Total cost : $2,370.98
Would you buy this? Should I buy this? Can I get something similiar fora lesser price. If you advocate building over buying, can I build it for a cheaper price?