Cheap But Good Computers?

[[x]Steben[x]]

That's good, because that's what kind I have.

 

[icastbigspells]

oh ok i was about to say

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Ok, I dont want Beer Slut to not end up with a comp, so here's another: ($649)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ails.asp?EdpNo=722285&Sku=C122-2460&CatId=114

Specifications

Intel® Pentium 4 3.0GHZ 800MHZ
Gigabite 8IK1100 (875P/DDR400/8X) HT
512MB PC3200 DDR MEMORY 400 MHZ Learn More
10/100 Network Interface Onboard
AC97 Codec 3D Onboard Sound
ARTEC 868WSP Mid Tower Case 420W Silver
1 Year Warranty on Labor& Parts


Motherboard Specifications

CPU: P4(SOCKET 478) up to 3.06GHZ and above, 533/800 MHZ FSB
Chipset: Intel 875P
Memory: Six 184-PIN DDR400 UP TO 4GB (Dual Channels)
Slots: 1AGP(4X/8X PRO), 5PCI
Audio: 6-Channel AC97 Audio on Board
LAN: Intel 10/100 Network on Board
Raid: Serial ATA Raid ICH5 (Raid 0)
Serial ATA; IEEE1394; 8*USB2.0
Dual Bios; ATX; Retail

Chassis Specifications

Type: Steel Mid Tower Case .
Form Factor: ATX
Dimensions: (DxWxH) 450 x 200 x 430mm.
External Bays : (4) 5.25", (2) 3.5".
Internal Bays : (4) 3.5".
Expansion Slots: 7.
Color: Sliver
Power Supply: 420 Watt Certified Power Supply .
Features: (2) Front USB 2.0 Ports, (3) clear case fans, Security Key lock.

 

[Beer $lut]

Shafted, those are all built already right? I dont need to put it together?

 

[icastbigspells]

ya they are

 

[Beer $lut]

Im seriously thinking about the one from outpost.

 

[Beer $lut]

I think i might be able to spend more, for it to count as part of my birthday gift or whatever. So whats some more companies that cost a little more but are way more reliable and better performance.

I was looking at some of the alienwares, and i dont see whats so great about them. Especially for that price.


-edit-

I think you would know better Beer $lut as to not to double post, so don't do it again.


-Dark Blade

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Originally posted by Beer $lut
I was looking at some of the alienwares, and i dont see whats so great about them. Especially for that price.

Exactly, Alienware, isnt much if at all better than any other computer that has those specs. What is your price range now?

 

[Beer $lut]

Originally posted by ShaftedTwice
Exactly, Alienware, isnt much if at all better than any other computer that has those specs. What is your price range now?

My price range is probably around 800-1000 now.

And i double posted cause i needed to bump it, won't do it again.

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Well, this is about the same as the Outpost one (almost exact same) except for $449

Gotta love the price on it: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=934502&sku=E400-T3265


Desktop Specifications


Operating Systems
-Windows XP Home Edition


Platform
-PC


Orientations Allowed
-Vertical


Form Factor
-Tower


Bays
-2 - 3.5" Drive Bays
-2 - 5.25" Drive Bays


Internal Bays
-2 - 3.5" Drive Bays


Colors
-Black
-Glossy Black
-Gray


PCI Slots (Available)
-2


PCI Slots (Total)
-3


AGP Slots (Available)
-1


AGP Slots (Total)
-1


Expansion Slots
-4

Media Ports


PS/2 Keyboard Connectors
-1


PS/2 Mouse Connectors
-1


Serial Communication Ports
-1


Parallel Ports
-1


USB Ports
-5


LAN Ports
-1


Audio Out Jacks
-2


Line In Jacks
-1


Microphone Jacks
-2


VGA Ports
-1

Processor Specifications


Processor Brand
-AMD


Processor Class
-Athlon XP


Processor Speed
-XP 3200+ / 2.20GHz


Processor Interface
-Socket A


Processors Supported
-1


Additional Technologies
-QuantiSpeed Architecture

RAM Memory Specifications


Memory Type
-DDR


Memory Size
-512MB


Total Memory
-512MB


Memory Speed
-DDR333 (PC2700)


Memory Slots (Total)
-2


Memory Slots (Available)
-1

Hard Disk Drive Specifications


Capacity
-160GB

Optical Drive Specifications


Optical Drive Type
-DVD±RW


Interface
-IDE


CD Read Speed
-40X


CD Write Speed
-16X


CD Rewrite Speed
-10X


DVD Read Speed
-12X


DVD-R Write Speed
-4X


DVD-RW Rewrite Speed
-2X


DVD+R Write Speed
-4X


DVD+RW Rewrite Speed
-2.4X

Optical Drive 2 Specifications


Optical Drive Type
-CD-ROM


Interface
-IDE


CD Read Speed
-48X

Supplemental Drive


Type
-Floppy


Capacity
-1.44MB


Media Types
-Floppy Disk

Supplemental Drive 2


Type
-Media Reader


Media Types
-Compact Flash
-Memory Stick
-Memory Stick Pro
-MicroDrive
-SecureDigital
-SmartMedia

Audio Specifications


Audio Description
-Integrated Audio


Audio Chipset
-nForce


Channels
-6

Graphics Specifications


Graphics Description
-Integrated 8X AGP Graphics


GPU/VPU
-nVIDIA GeForce 4 MX


Video Interface
-VGA


Rendering Ability
-2D/3D Graphic Acceleration

Communications


Communications Description
-Integrated LAN Support


Interface Type
-RJ-45 - Ethernet Connector


Chipset
-Realtek RTL8201BL


Data Transfer Rate
-10Mbps
-100Mbps

Communications 2


Communications Description
-56Kbps PCI Modem


Interface Type
-RJ-11 - Phone Connector


Data Transfer Rate
-up to 56Kbps


Protocols
-v.92

Power Management


Power
-300 Watt

Included Additional Software


Utility Applications
-eMachines Restore CD

Mouse Specifications


Mouse Type
-Ball Bearing


Buttons
-3


Scrolling Capability
-Vertical


Connection Type Learn More
-PS/2


Color
-Black/Silver

Keyboard Specifications


Keyboard Type
-Multimedia


Keys
-122


Connection Type Learn More
-USB


Speaker Specifications


LEDs
-Power


Front Speakers
-2


Illumination
-No






but dang, you can build a hell of a machine with $800-1000, i can step you through it, and believe me, youll be happy with the results.

 

[Beer $lut]

Whoa, how the **** is that possible?

Edit- Because its used.

 

[ShaftedTwice]

Haha, didnt see that little refurbished part either.

 

[Beer $lut]

Yeah that and from what ive read emachines suck, so dont be afraid to raise the price a little a bit for a better computer.

 

[jd-inflames]

Yes...emachines have a very bad reputation when it comes to stability.

 

[Beer $lut]

Well i talked to a guy that bought one so i think id go with his opinions.

 

[antitheus]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=51034&item=5109881838&rd=1

Awesome buy it now deal on ebay right now. Get this, get an ATI 9800 eventually.. and up the proc to dual 1.42 ghz and you have yourself a wild gaming system!