New Computer

[Flikerator]

Yessum im ordering a computer in the next couple of days.

My Specs were;
AMD 2.0Ghz+
512MB+ with 3GB upgradable potential
1 PCI-E x16 for Video Card Upgrade
Socket 939
120Gb Hard Drive (I dont DL that much, mostly for work and some RTS/FPS)

I found them all and then some. TigerDirect.ca had this on their main page. They overstocked it, so its cheap. The memory is x2 256mb. Im not concerned about that, Im buying 1024Mb sticks later. Graphics card is crap, but im upgrading later. Power supply is going to be upgraded to 500Watt. My only problem is the apparent lack of USB in the front...lolz.

Before I make a final decision; What do you all think?
Its my first PC. I knew next to nothing about hardware before I went to but it. Although im no expert I know a ton more then I did before.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2108747&Sku=E400-T6216

Note: Ive always used Intel, AMD was suggested to me by a friend.

[wtd]

Be aware that while they talk up PICe graphics, the system ships with integrated graphics. It has 512MB of RAM, but 128 of that is dedicated to graphics.

[timmytheturtle]

Some of the specs are not bad, but as wtd said, it comes with integrated graphics which will take up 128MB of your ram. Think about getting a seperate video card for it. But in my opinion if your not going to be playing newer games the integrated graphics should be fine for the time being.

Also be aware that system doesn't come with a monitor so your going to need to get one, unless you already have one.

[Martin]

I have nothing nice to say about eMachines. I wouldn't use their computers if they were given to me for free.

One one hand, that computer is $350. On the other, you get what you pay for. Buy the service plan if you get that computer, chances are it'll pay for itself.

[zylum]

Flikerator wrote:

My only problem is the apparent lack of USB in the front...lolz.

there seems to be one on the front

[Clayton]

hm, idk, like Martin said, you get what you pay for, you might just be better off getting one custom built, itll cost more, but chances are, itll be a better machine overall, and youll probably enjoy using it more as it suits your needs better

[Flikerator]

Yah I know one on the front XD Its not enough though, not a big deal though =D

Why are eMachines so bad? You didn't give any reason, except for "Get what you pay for"....

I plan to get a Video card when I get more money. I just want a basic computer, that is upgradable I have a bugdet of about 250-300 for the vid card, which is plenty.

If you can build a Socket 939, 2.0Ghz AMD, 512MB with 4Gb Capacity with at least 1 PCI-Ex16 slot, + all the other add ons for around the same price you let me know.

Note: Who talks up PCI-E graphics? Unless you mean the descriptions, which I don't read. I just go for the specs, unless I need more information.

[Martin]

My friend and I each purchased an eMachines m6805 laptop before going to university. This was around August of 2004. Both of these machines were dead before I left for Japan (in September 2005) and plagued with problems up until then.

First of all, this is guaranteed to be a no-name motherboard. Secondly, it only comes with a 300W power supply, so you're going to have to upgrade that before you get a video card, and I doubt that the case has attiquate cooling. Finally, it's a refurb, so that's a risk in itself.

If you're willing to take the risk, go for it, but I promise that you will not regret buying the extended warrenty.

[[Gandalf]]

According to the link you provided, it's all integrated, so you'll need a new mobo if you ever want to get a new video card.

[wtd]

Flikerator wrote:

Why are eMachines so bad? You didn't give any reason, except for "Get what you pay for"....

That is all the explanation that is needed.

Putting aside the component costs, quality control costs money. This is usually one of the first things to go when a company looks for ways to sell cheaper merchandise.

You're probably taking this machine to school. Even if you get the extended service coverage, and can get someone to honor it, how long can you afford to be without your computer? If all of the servicing is free, imagine if the mobo dies and you're without it for a week. Unless that happens during a break, you might well be up the proverbial creek without a paddle.

[Andy]

[Gandalf] wrote:

According to the link you provided, it's all integrated, so you'll need a new mobo if you ever want to get a new video card.

ehhh? and why is that? from the picture, there is clearly an PCI-E slot...

If you go to your local futureshop, you can probably find a refurb HP machine of similar specs for about 100 bucks more, i recommend you getting that instead, you'll be saving on shipping, so it'll probably be around the same price