I know everyone is a fan of custom built computers. I myself wanted to build a computer but my parents are uneasy on the situation.
I'm on a budget.. pretty low, but I expect to be getting more money later in the year. Therefor I'm looking to buy a tower for about $750 or less that can be easily upgraded.
I've found a refurbished Gateway computer that really seems too good to be true, but obviously I'm really worried.. afterall, it's refurbished and a Gateway.
Specs:
All for $699.97.. Would I be getting ripped off on this deal? Are there better pre-made or build to order PCs available? Should I even consider this computer since it is a Gateway and refurbished?
Thanks for your input.
I'm on a budget.. pretty low, but I expect to be getting more money later in the year. Therefor I'm looking to buy a tower for about $750 or less that can be easily upgraded.
I've found a refurbished Gateway computer that really seems too good to be true, but obviously I'm really worried.. afterall, it's refurbished and a Gateway.
Specs:
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center
- PCI Slots (Total) 2
PCI Slots (Available) 0
PCI Express X1 Slots (Total) 1
PCI Express X1 Slots (Available) 1
PCI Express X16 Slots (Total) 1
PCI Express X16 Slots (Available) 1
PCI Express Slots (Total) 2
PCI Express Slots (Available) 2
Expansion Slots 4 - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 (Dual-Core)
- Memory: DDR 400 (PC-3200)
- Memory Size: 512MB
- Total Memory: 2GB (I'm rather confused on this - is this computer's RAM 512mb or 2GB?)
- HD Capacity: 320GB
- Speed: 7,200RPM
- Integrated Audio and Graphics (Will upgrade graphics)
- Power Supply 300W.. Its pathetic, but I'm hoping I can upgrade this.
All for $699.97.. Would I be getting ripped off on this deal? Are there better pre-made or build to order PCs available? Should I even consider this computer since it is a Gateway and refurbished?
Thanks for your input.