HELP choosing right desktop

[Neo_burn]

Hi, i found two computers that are pretty cheap both $399(CAD). They each have their advantages and disadvantages over each other so i am wondering which one would be better for me. Ill be using it for internet,chatting,gaming, and work.

1...(http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...27588A8009FC8A) Processor Type AMD Sempron 3100+
Processor Speed 1.8GHz
RAM 512MB DDR SDRAM (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 160GB 7200RPM
Optical Drives Dual Layer 16X DVD+/-RW
Graphics Card Integrated SIS Mirage2 Graphics
Available Expansion Bays 1 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI
Cache 256KB
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K V.90
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices Compaq Scroller Mouse, Compaq Keyboard
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Sound Card Integrated Sound Card
Speakers No
System Bus 1600MHz
Warranty 90 Day



and 2.....http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...0_FEAT_CH11P11
-didnt give me a copy-able list so i have to give the link to show all its features

[Neo_burn]

anyone?i know they are both crappy but i cant make a choice. the Dell one is $70 extra with shipping =(

[khanibal]

just so you know, most of today's newer games will not run too well on either of those two rigs. Browsing and chatting and "work" will all be completely fine, though. :P

personally I would go with the first rig just because it's an AMD based machine and I am biased. :0)

Put that extra 70 you save in an envelope and save up alittle more and land yourself a decent video card and you'll be set.

[Neo_burn]

hey thanks for the reply. I was actually thinking of putting in a different graphics card a bit later. I changed my mind on the second one though... insted i am planning on getting this one. However, these two pc's have their advantages and disadvantages over each other so i am wondering what i should do. thanks for your time guys.(its $339) the first one was $399

Processor Type Intel Celeron D 335
Processor Speed 2.80GHz
RAM 256MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 80GB
Optical Drives CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo
Graphics Card Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Available Expansion Bays 3 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available
Cache 256KB
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices See The Features Section
Preloaded Operating System XP Home SP2
Sound Card Intel AC 97
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers
System Bus 533MHz
Warranty 90 Day

[G_Dem]

Id go for the first one. It has more RAM and faster RAM. Do you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc etc?

[G_Dem]

Actualy wait it doesn't have an agp or pci-e graphics slot. That might be a problem if you are interested in games. You can get PCI graphics cards though. So if it was a choice of these pc's i would go for the first one you mentioned.

[Neo_burn]

I do have a monitor/mouse/keyboard. The 2nd one has a faster processing speed though(2.80Ghz).Wouldnt that make a huge difference between how fast games would run? It does have a 16X DVD+/-RW so i guess that is also a benifit.I dont think any of them have an AGP slot so i would have to find a good PCI graphics card in the future. So i guess my question is, even with 1.8Ghz, it is still an O.K pc?

[Rich M]

Well of course I would not take either but if I had to, I would go with the Dell.
Neither appears to have Agp or pci express slot which is the major reason I wouldn't take them. This means you are doomed to few games as even a pci video card isn't much of a plus and remember you only have a few pci slots.
My real problem is Amd Sempron with Sis chipset. You could not pay me enough to run a Sis chipset either it's pure junk! Also the first one doesn't mention brand of mobo, I can just imagine what utter junk that is makes an EMachine probably into Nieman Marcus top shelf by comparison. At least with Dell I know they only use Intel...rather see you buy older PIII with some decent components than either of these.
Check the Dell Outlet. I'll bet you can find a nice P4 for the same price...

[Neo_burn]

Thanks for knocking some sense into me. Im getting so caught up on getting a new computer and im not thinking too much about the mobo and other components. I guess that if i went with the Dell i would have to buy another graphics card soon after for gaming. I wish that i could take out the monitor that is included and save that money to help pay for somthing else (new graphics card/ more RAM). I also wish it didnt come with all that software which i probably wont use( good way to charge extra $). Anyways, thanks for all the help guys.