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Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:41 am Post subject:
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Is this good stuff or junk? Seems like a pretty good deal for someone wanting to upgrade...
Like me 
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:52 am Post subject:
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400 Power supply? With SLI? NOT.
Intel Pentium D 925 processor? NOT.
GeForce 7300GT? NOT.
PLEASE don't get this. It's absolutely terrible.
I built my system for jsut a few hundred more than that.
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 5:08 am Post subject:
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For someone who cant afford more, at least they can play every game out there now. Its not too bad, considering the video cards are 512 mb each. Yeah it doesnt compare to my Core 2 duo with my 800 gts, but it will do for those on a cheap budget.
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:07 am Post subject:
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I just read my posts and they seem a bit condesending and assholish. Please understand that isn't my intention.
I just REALLY hate seeing people buy old technology just because they may not know better.
Let's say they buy this system and 2 months down the road decide they want to upgrade to a REAL processor like the Core 2 Duo's. Oh... What's that? They can't? Why not? Because the motherboard won't support the socket. So they have to buy a new motherboard too.
Let's say they decide to move up to more powerful videocards down the road... Like say the 8800GT's when they come out. They upgrade those with no problem but guess whatm they're getting sporattic lockups and general system unstability. Why? That weak ppower supply can't handle them.
As you can see, yes.. There are upgrade paths here, but they get more complex AND expensive in the long run because you're buying yesterday's technology.
OK, I'm rambling so OBVIOUSLY I need to go get some sleep
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:54 am Post subject:
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| FreakOfNature wrote: | | I ... ..a. m. ..... ... .... .... . ... condesending and assholish. Please understand that is... my intention. ...... |
I think I may of left out a few letters, so don't quote my quote of Freak.  
Seriously though, Freak is correct. Just keep saving and buy one with more potential or it will cost more in the long run and continue to be bottom end stuff.
If one is serious about gaming, then you have to plan long term.
That's the nature of the beast.
Otherwise be prepared for issues and more money to overcome them.
I always build top of the line PC's and pass mine on to my children each time.
We currently have four and each one will still hold up to the average new mass produced system.
Not that top of the line parts must be used, but future planning should be considered.
I realize money is the issue, but this really is the cheaper in the long run option.
This is a good question that should be answered by everyones experience.
That would be a good way to get real life advice on this issue.
How do others feel about this?
Anyone had any similiar experiences with cheap route verses more money upfront?
I just wish we could get video cards that had CPU and ram sockets that allowed us to upgrade them alone and use current speeds. Image this video card; 2.66Ghz quad core with 4 gb of 1066 ram and all you had to do was update the firmware. Oh how that would be sweet!
Instead they keep taking baby steps and charging us out the yingyang for it! 
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Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject:
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I appreciate the information. I am glad I got both sides of the conversation.
Thanks.
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:49 am Post subject:
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i just read a rather adroit and related column in maximum PC. it stated, quite succinctly, that no matter what you buy today, it will be outmoded in 3 months. the time to upgrade is not when technology is available, but when you have become weary of your current rig's capabilities. the advisement is to then get the absolute best tech you can afford, and to hell with what may be coming out in a few months.
that said, freaks' parts pc would smoke that hunk you found for the same price. you will just about always be able to build a better pc than any system maker can slap together. if you do keep an open ended platform base, you can upgrade certain things later as money becomes available. certain things should be a "no compromise".
Case, power supply, ram, hard drives, and cooling. all the other stuff changes too rapidly, and again... go with the best you can afford at the time that's right for you.
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Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:52 am Post subject:
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No problem Freak. I just wanted to put it out there for those who dont have $1,000.00, for under 500. they could get something that would run almost every thing, also for those like me that dont know enough about building them. Its all good bro. We both is just trying to help our brothers n sistas out.
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