Problem solved. Suggest me a new computer

Meiru

Meiru

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So, Skial, I've been thinking about getting a new computer due to the shittyness of my current one (we're talking 0-20 fps.) Here are the specs of my old comp.
Operating System
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Celeron 450 @ 2.20GHz54 °C
Conroe-L 65nm Technology
RAM
3.00 GB Single-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-4-4-14)
Motherboard
eMachines EMCP73VT-PM (CPU 1)24 °C
Graphics
HX2000 (1600x900@59Hz)
256MB GeForce 7050 / nForce 620i (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
Hard Drives
488GB Seagate ST350041 8AS SCSI Disk Device (ATA)
Optical Drives
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH41N SCSI CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
Very crappy. Now, I've been setting my sights on this computer: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?Q=&O=productlist&A=details&is=REG&sku=849039
Because it's cheap and it looks decent. Now, I don't want to build one from scratch, but if It is absolutely what I must do, then I will reluctantly do it. Otherwise recommend me a computer that can at least run TF2 decently but fairly cheap also. Or if I even need to buy a whole new computer at all, for example, just upgrading my graphics card or something to improve my fps.
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

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It helps to set a budget for this kind of thing. For instance I think a midrange computer is about a $1200 budget and a cheap computer is around $700, but you may mean $400. Or maybe your rich and think cheap is $3000.
 
PsychoRealm

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OakyTree said:
It helps to set a budget for this kind of thing. For instance I think a midrange computer is about a $1200 budget and a cheap computer is around $700, but you may mean $400. Or maybe your rich and think cheap is $3000.
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I can build you pretty powerful box for $750 (without monitor). Cheap PC is $400.
I don't know where you live, but if you consider $1200 PC a midrange - damn, I feel sorry for prices in your place.
 
Sharkey

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PsychoRealm said:
I can build you pretty powerful box for $750 (without monitor). Cheap PC is $400.
I don't know where you live, but if you consider $1200 PC a midrange - damn, I feel sorry for prices in your place.
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That's a good point, you call a cheap PC 400$ so you might suggest something that is $400. OP on the other hand has linked something that is $519, is his budget 500$ or $600 or $700?
 
PsychoRealm

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OakyTree said:
That's a good point, you call a cheap PC 400$ so you might suggest something that is $400. OP on the other hand has linked something that is $519, is his budget 500$ or $600 or $700?
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The rig OP provided is way too overpriced. Once again, I'd suggest custom build. If OP doesn't wanna play with that, then I'd suggest the following builds within $600 price range:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227392 - CPU and GPU are better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229298 - CPU and GPU are better, HDD is bigger;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883157159 - CPU and GPU are better, HDD is bigger;
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229300 - CPU, GPU, Power Supply, and RAM are better, HDD is bigger;
and so on...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&N=100006736 4021&IsNodeId=1&name=$500 - $750
 
Meiru

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I'm not looking for anything top-notch, but I prefer lower than $600. I'm not the richest man in the world.
 
wokmage

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If you do decided to jump up to the $600 range I would suggest checking out cyberpowerpc, their cheapest build runs a little over $600 and it's the company I bought my current rig from, gives you a lot of the benefits of building your own computer (like no bloatware) without having to actually do it and they usually offer some pretty good deals so you can get a decent setup without breaking the bank.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Back_To_School_2012/
 
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KOS-MOS

KOS-MOS

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If you can build one, or know someone who can, It's always the better way to go. Also, if yo do want to build, and can gather parts over time rather then in all one go, you can get them cheap. My PC normal value should be around $1k-1.2k, but because i waited for parts to go on sale I only paid about $500 for everything. As an example, my Graphics card when i bought it was $199 originally. Found it on sale for $75 with a $50 mail-in-rebate, so I ended up getting it for $25. With building your own machine, you get what you want, the only compromise is the price you want to spend. Pre-built machines come with certain stock parts, so you'll always be compromising something. If you know someone who can help you, learn from them and build one. It's surprisingly easy
 
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Meiru

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wokmage

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Meiru said:
That comp has quite a number of bad reviews. :(
Oh, and also another question. If I were to buy a new computer, but I still wanted my files on this computer, would I have to switch the hard drives around? Do the different types of hard drives matter?
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If you can connect them both to your home network you can transfer the files over the lan. You could also put the hdd from your old computer in your new one (alongside the drive(s) that are already there), or just transfer files with an external hdd or flashdrive.
 
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