Recent content by msett

Anyways, I cant upgrade to many of the new video cards since they need PCI express right? Mine doesnt have that? If I want to get the latest and greatest processor when will the next major chip come out for amd or intel Matt

Obviously there doing something right because they are the top selling computer company. Anyways I understand you guys like to build. But all I want to know is if I have good parts. Matt

I get you guys. Dumb to be all anti just because its pre built. So besides the video card its ok? My processor is pretty good isnt it? Matt

Why should I be flamed? If people are going to flame me then thats retarded and I will go elsewhere. I just want to know about my internal parts? Are they good for a while or is it worth me going to build a new computer? Matt

Hi, I am toying with the idea of building myself a new desktop in the near future. I bought in April 04 a Dell XPS with the following specs: P4 3.4 GHZ 2 GB DDR Ram ATI Radeon 9800 XT 256 80 GB 7200 HD just added 160 GB 7200 HD Basically on todays standards how good of a computer is that...

I did not realize prescott would cost thousands of dollars. I just want somthing to play nice games and give me a lot of power. I was planning on spending somthing like what the AMD 64 bit 3400 costs. Like 500 or less. I will not be building until may or june at the earliest. Keeping in mind my...

Thanks for all the replys guys. I have no clue what to do since there are so many answers. When will amd be moving over to the new socket? Also when is intel going to make prescott on new socket. I really dont want to wait pass june. What in your opinion would you do? If I got a prescott in may...

I wont be buying parts until may probably because we just bought 2 laptops. Hoping in may my dad will say yes that he will buy stuff. So what do you think will be my options then? Matt

Thanks for the replys. What I would be looking for is somthing were I purchase a motherboard were I would be able to upgrade in the future. It sounds like the new intel processors in the future will not be on socket 478. I am just trying to find out what I would be getting moneys worth buying...

I am going to build a new computer coming up for the latest games and all. I plan on spending 400-500 on a processor. I have been looking at th P4 3.2GHZ. Also I have been looking at AMD 64 3400. Which would be best? Should I wait for the intel prescott? Thanks Matt