smashedpumpkins
In Runtime
- Messages
- 392
Alright so I'm looking for a PC for my father. He doesn't game or do anything that really requires a hi-speed PC. His current computer is wayyy too slow. It drives me nuts when I head home and use his. I'm debating on two PC's. Both of which will probably run out of stock quickly.
This first one I can get for $262 after the Bing cashback. It's also a good case for any possible upgrades. I was thinking about maybe buying a $20-$30 graphics card. (But probably not needed) It bugs me that processor is a 1.8GHz, but again he really only uses the internet and a few other programs at any given time.
Gateway DX4200-09 Refurbished Desktop PC - AMD Phenom X4 9100e 1.80GHz, 4GB DDR2, 640GB HDD, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64-bit at TigerDirect.com
This next one has a faster processor and is running on DDR3 ram. It's a small case so I won't be able to grab a video card for it. I can get this for about $305 after the Bing cashback.
Gateway SX2800-03 Refurbished Desktop PC - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz, 4GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64-bit at TigerDirect.com
I'm leading towards the cheaper one as I don't think he'd need anything else. But then again I don't want to cheap out on my father. I want him to have one that runs quick and is good for all of his needs. Does anyone see anything in these builds that should detour me away or possibly make it an even better buy? What do you recommend? Thanks
This first one I can get for $262 after the Bing cashback. It's also a good case for any possible upgrades. I was thinking about maybe buying a $20-$30 graphics card. (But probably not needed) It bugs me that processor is a 1.8GHz, but again he really only uses the internet and a few other programs at any given time.
Gateway DX4200-09 Refurbished Desktop PC - AMD Phenom X4 9100e 1.80GHz, 4GB DDR2, 640GB HDD, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64-bit at TigerDirect.com
This next one has a faster processor and is running on DDR3 ram. It's a small case so I won't be able to grab a video card for it. I can get this for about $305 after the Bing cashback.
Gateway SX2800-03 Refurbished Desktop PC - Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz, 4GB DDR3, 640GB HDD, DVDRW, Vista Home Premium 64-bit at TigerDirect.com
I'm leading towards the cheaper one as I don't think he'd need anything else. But then again I don't want to cheap out on my father. I want him to have one that runs quick and is good for all of his needs. Does anyone see anything in these builds that should detour me away or possibly make it an even better buy? What do you recommend? Thanks