well, i told him i wasnt building a gaming computer because im not. i told him the only game i would be running would be world of warcraft. he also told me all of the stuff was upgradable so i can start out with a machine like that and build on. also you have to figure in the warrantys i get...
So I'm continuing my quest for my first desktop computer. I strolled into the computer store today, gave him a run-through of what I want and this is what he cooked up for me. Let me know if this seems like a good deal.
80 GB Western Digital Hard Drive 7200RPM - 8m 3yr
INT Wireless G Adapter...
AMDs are what I was recommended. I really have no idea if Intels are better. There is a computer store 1 mile from me who can custom build computers for 300-400 dollars. I dont want to seem like I dont know what I am talking about when I go into the store because I do not want to get ripped off...
Also - how would http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/sp2.asp?v=d compare with my original choice? It is cheaper, but that adds 100$ more for me since my purchase was going to include a $100 Best Buy gift card. I would purchase that with no add ons.. so check out the specs and please let me know...
My 'family' computer has a wireless router on it. I need this computer to be able to use this wireless signal to get on the internet. Can this computer do that?
I am only 15 years old, I would much rather buy one already built. So no, I would not be interested in building one myself. Thanks for the suggestion though; it is just not for me.
I want to buy my first desktop computer. I know a good amount about OPERATING computers, but not so much about the actual hardware. I do not have much money, so please do not even both recommending something expensive. As of now I have about $400 + $100 Best Buy gift card. My birthday is in two...