for curtain #2. I think you have somewhat a known entity for support with Compaq whereas you may or may not with a no-name PC. I think the NEC is a great monitor.
You should be able to find a decent pair of speakers for
Hi there. I am heading off for school in less than a month and I need to purchase a computer.
I have left things a little late and I am torn between two computers. I have about $1900CDN to spend and all prices are listed in CDN dollars.
I use my computer (families) for gaming and video editing. I also surf the web and use photoshop.
Here are the specs and links:
http://www.computerprofs.com/touch.htm
+ Touch Media Center PC
Processor: AMD Athlon64 bit 3400+ 1600mhz HTP
RAM/Case: 512mb PC3200 DDR / ATX Mid-tower
Storage: 120gb 7,200 rpm UltraDMA Hard Drive
Video: GeForce FX5200,128mb,AGP 8X,TV Out
Multimedia: 16x8X DVD +/- RW Dual layer Drive
Sound: SoundMax Digital 6 Channel
Misc: 8 in 1 Digital Camera Card Reader
Speakers: Media Vibe G500 3pc Multimedia Speakers
Keyboard: Microsoft Internet Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft Optical Wheel
Software: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition FarCry Video Game
Monitor: Optional. Can get a 17''CRT for 259$CDN, 17'' Acer LCD for 359$CDN, 19'' Acer LCD for 459$CDN
Other 10/100/1000 Onboard LAN
3 Years Parts and Labour
Price $1,259.00 CDN + monitor.
I am thinking the 259$CDN 17'' CRT would be fine
So w/ monitor and taxes total would come to 1730.52 CDN
I also am thinking of adding:
-$110 Altec Lansing 5.1 surround speakers 110$CDN
-512MB DDR pc3200 80$CDN
-Dlink PCI wireless NIC 89$CDN
so with added goodies total would be: 2048.58 CDN$
I am also going to be buying a wireless router but all they deal with is SMC and I don't like them and think they are garbage any suggestions?
The next option is the very comparable and MUCH cheaper futureshop deal;
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=BDL10000966&logon=&langid=EN
It's a desktop and monitor package.
Desktop:
WebID: 10062727
Mfr. Part Number: PY059AA#ABA
Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Processor
Processor Speed 2.4GHz
RAM 512MB PC3200 DDR SDRAM Expandable To 2GB
Hard Drive 200GB (7200RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical Drives See The Features Section
Graphics Card Integrated SIS Mirage2 Graphics W/ 128MB
Available Expansion Bays 1 x 3.5''
Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI
Cache 512KB L2
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K Modem
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 Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Sound Card Integrated Audio, 6 Speaker Configurable
Speakers No
System Bus 1600MHz Front Side Bus
Warranty 1 Year Limited
FEATURES:
Optical Drives: DL 16X DVD+/-RW With Lightscribe And CD-ROM Drives
Included Software: Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Money, Quicken 2005, Adobe Reader 6.0, Apple iTunes for Windows, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, InterVideo WinDVD 5 Player
I/O Ports: 7 x USB 2.0 (3 Front, 4 Back), 2 x Firewire (IEEE 1394, 1 Front, 1 Back), 9-In-1 Memory Card Reader
Monitor is a NEC LCD1735NXM 17'' LCD Monitor
The total cost of this package is w/taxes 1185.85. I can also purchase upgrades at futureshop and still get a better computer cheaper.
I would love your opinion and hope you reply ASAP!

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