If I go with the 22" then it will be the Acer if I go with the 24" then it will be the Dell. Hubby thinks I should get two 22" but I don't really think I'd like having Dual Monitors. He does at work and claims its the best. I would rather have simplicity and go with one 24"
Okay, just placed my Velocity order. Now I need to go to Newegg and get the RAM. Any good wireless keyboard/mouse sets that you could recommend? Or are there better places to buy? I also have to buy my monitor too. Trying to decide if I want 2 22" widescreen, or 1 24".
Thanks so much for the replies! I don't do any 3D work. I only do print design and photo work. I also don't access old files often so I will be writing them to DVD's to store off of the computer. I also have a external Western Digital hard drive that holds 100gb (I think)! If you think 4gb is...
Okay, I want to do 3gb to save some money. Hubby sees otherwise (even though he doesn't use the computer). So if I go the 3gb route, will I still lose 5% like mentioned above?
Okay I'm posting this here because I'm getting no replies by posting separately. My plan is to buy 3gb of RAM from Newegg and add it. BUT, my husband thinks I should max it out at 4gb total, even though Vista can only use 3.25gb (correct). But, if I go my way, with 3gb. What's the best way to do...
Here's what I'm ordering (see below). My plan is to buy 3gb of RAM from Newegg and add it. BUT, my husband thinks I should max it out at 4gb total, even though Vista can only use 3.25gb (correct). But, if I go my way, with 3gb. What's the best way to do it? Buy 3x1gb from Newegg? What about the...
Ohhh good to know. I just really don't even think I'd use up 320gb to begin with, let alone 640gb. So maybe I will dump the 2nd hard drive and add the video card from Velocity. Thanks!!!
Okay here it is. I'm ordering tonight. Please look this over to make sure everything looks good. I added the 2nd hard drive, although I really wish I could have my 2nd be like 80gb instead of 320gb, I don't need that much. Then I'll add ram through Newegg.
Case
GX Black - Velocity Micro...
My brother is in need of a computer to replace his laptop that has broken. He only needs a computer for the internet, emailing and to store his photos. He doesn't play any games, run any special programs or editing software.
Where's the best place to look for something like this?
I have an external hard drive that I can use for storing (though I rarely do). Is it really worth the $120 to have another one integrated? As for the second optical drive, we never use our 2nd one on our current computer. I've always just burned from the hard drive, instead of copying.
I wonder if adding all of that, it would be more worth my while to check out HP? I went to their website and I'm lost as to where to start... they have too many options for desktop computers, at least for a starting point.
Here's everything from Velocity. I'll go to hp to compare...
Case
GX Silver - Velocity Micro Classic Case - Pure Aluminum, matching aluminum drive covers, 2 x 120mm fans
Power Supply 500 Watt Velocity Micro® Power Supply with Dual Blue Lighted Fans
Motherboard Genuine Intel®...
How does this look from Velocity (not including monitor):
Case - Velocity Micro Classic Case - Pure Aluminum, matching aluminum drive covers, 2 x 120mm fans
Power Supply - 500 Watt Velocity Micro® Power Supply with Dual Blue Lighted Fans
Motherboard - Genuine Intel® G965 ATX Motherboard...
Okay, starting here: http://www.velocitymicro.com/category.php?cid=21
Do I start at the bottom (cheapest) and work my way up by adding? Or better to start at the top and work my way down, removing things I don't need?
I have to admit I'm dissapointed with many of the ratings from resellerratings.com ibuypower doesn't fare well though Velocity did okay. Of course, Newegg has a great rating - but they don't sell PCs already built. Unfortunately, neither my husband or myself could put one together from scratch...
I used to play the Sims but it's been well over a year since I've touched a PC Game. Would you suggest ibuypower.com? My husband can install RAM. Don't you think that seems more expensive than others that could be more custom built? Just because it's "HP".
After much help from this board a year ago, here's what was configured (never bought):
Monarch Furia Custom Workstation (PCI-E) 1 $89.00 $89.00
Case: 100587 - No PS - Antec SLK3000B ATX Mid Tower (Bla $51.71 $51.71
Power Supply: 100337 - PS 400W - Enermax Liberty ELT400AWT ATX 2 $74.98...
About a year ago I configured a PC on Monarch - never ended up buying it. I was hoping to go that route. Velocity seems good - are their prices reasonable? They don't have as many choices as ibuypower.com it seems (I browsed through them last night). So Velocity must be a brand name? Like...
Sounds good. What about a case? The computer would be in a equipment trolly so only the front and back are open - no point in getting something with clear sides, etc. But the last thing I want is to have it overheat. Do you know what would be a good option?
Thanks so much!! I will definitely buy the monitor separately, on my own. I really would love ideas on what configurations would work best for the computer I need.
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