Got new PC Via Ebay Auction, Need advice for new Monitor!

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hoobastank68

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Hi,

I recently purchased a new Computer via ebay, here's the full specs for the PC at ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5108641604
I also upgraded to a Raidmax scorpion case: http://www.netpropcs.com/scorpio668.htm

What do you guys think of this computer i purchased? It'll be shipped here next week.

Now I'm looking for a new monitor, 19 inch is fine but i'm looking for something thats good priced with high frequency and good for gaming as I'll be using it for gaming every now and then.

HEre's what i have in mind, but many say it has ghosting when playing popular games such as half-life by viewing the comments:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=24-014-043&DEPA=0


Also, the PC comes with 512DDR RAM, I want to add another 512 but im not sure which one to purchase on newegg.com, any recommendations would be great!

Any feedback & recommendations would be appreciated, thank you!
 
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FreshFish

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Well, if you are gonna want to be playing the new gen. games, you will need to upgrade the vid. card. Good luck that it works when you get it.

I have heard good things about the monitor you have picked out tho.
 
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I dont care who you are or what you do...but god damn...for its price...and all the good reviews....the Dell 2001FP ROCKS!
 
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hoobastank68

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Originally posted by: FreshFish
Well, if you are gonna want to be playing the new gen. games, you will need to upgrade the vid. card. Good luck that it works when you get it.

I have heard good things about the monitor you have picked out tho.
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is that video card bad :\
I mean it is 256mb right?
 
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nick1985

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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
Originally posted by: FreshFish
Well, if you are gonna want to be playing the new gen. games, you will need to upgrade the vid. card. Good luck that it works when you get it.

I have heard good things about the monitor you have picked out tho.
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is that video card bad :\
I mean it is 256mb right?
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haha. 256 doesnt mean anything on low end cards.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: nick1985
Originally posted by: hoobastank68
Originally posted by: FreshFish
Well, if you are gonna want to be playing the new gen. games, you will need to upgrade the vid. card. Good luck that it works when you get it.

I have heard good things about the monitor you have picked out tho.
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is that video card bad :\
I mean it is 256mb right?
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haha. 256 doesnt mean anything on low end cards.
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memory has almost no effect on video performance, that chip is slow and old.
 
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The 9800 Pro is the only decent card on that list, and they are charging 2x retail for it. :disgust:
 
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hoobastank68

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I really dont have big budget.
I'm just looking to buy new LCD If anyone got recommendations as i'll be iusiog my current 15inch lcd for other pc.

As for video card if this 9200 can perform well on movies, dvds & games etc... i'll be fine with it.
 
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Originally posted by: So
The 9800 Pro is the only decent card on that list, and they are charging 2x retail for it. :disgust:
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I'm impressed that they are doing that as well ..shame too..
 
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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
I really dont have big budget.
I'm just looking to buy new LCD If anyone got recommendations as i'll be iusiog my current 15inch lcd for other pc.

As for video card if this 9200 can perform well on movies, dvds & games etc... i'll be fine with it.
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Well it can, but don't expect much from 3d games.
 
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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
I really dont have big budget.
I'm just looking to buy new LCD If anyone got recommendations as i'll be iusiog my current 15inch lcd for other pc.

As for video card if this 9200 can perform well on movies, dvds & games etc... i'll be fine with it.
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games..you won't be happy..DVDs/movies..its a great card..low budget for LCD..give a $ amount..gl
 
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hoobastank68

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I play some games now and then and they run pretty well on my DELL DIMENSION 8200
curerntly i run a:

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 64mb video card with
256mb rd ram
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Internal Clock 2.0 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum 2.0 GHz
External Clock 100.0 MHz
Socket Designation Microprocessor
Type Central
Upgrade ZIF Socket
HyperThreadingTechnology Available - Disabled
Capabilities MMX, CMov, RDTSC, SSE, SSE2
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Caches
Level 1 8 KB
Level 2 512 KB

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Will the new PC have significant improvements? If say i order nother 512 RAM.
Thanks.
 
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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
I play some games now and then and they run pretty well on my DELL DIMENSION 8200
curerntly i run a:

NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 64mb video card with
256mb rd ram
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Internal Clock 2.0 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum 2.0 GHz
External Clock 100.0 MHz
Socket Designation Microprocessor
Type Central
Upgrade ZIF Socket
HyperThreadingTechnology Available - Disabled
Capabilities MMX, CMov, RDTSC, SSE, SSE2
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.00GHz
Caches
Level 1 8 KB
Level 2 512 KB

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Will the new PC have significant improvements? If say i order nother 512 RAM.
Thanks.
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What Games do you play?
 
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Monitor: Dell 2001FP (direct throught Dell).

Vidcard: At least a 9800 Pro, preferrably a 6800GT (your choice of supplier, whoever is cheapest).
Lol, my old GF3Ti spanks the 9200.

RAM: Kingmax 512MB PC3200 (available at Newegg).
 
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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
hmm basically Halflife & Mods. WC3, i plan on trying doom3 & battlefield vietnam
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Halflife will run fine on just about any card you get, not sure about Warcraft 3 but I'd say you'll get by, but don't expect much of Battlefield Vietnam, and I wouldn't even try to install Doom3 on a PC with a 9200.
 
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bluehorizon

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Get a 9800. Don't even try to play Doom3 on that snail.

I don't understand why anyone would want to buy a PC from a reseller like this. You could get something twice as good for the same price elsewhere.
 
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Originally posted by: hoobastank68
Ok, now i just need feedbacks on what ram i should get, the extra 512: I see http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-144-305&depa=1 has most votes and this 1 also recommended: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-156-006&depa=1

Also which monitor would be best, i want 19inch ~$500 , here's something i have my eyes on: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=24-014-043&DEPA=0
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that Benq is very nice..as for memory..
Micron lifetime warranty memory
Module Size: 512 MB
DDR PC3200 400 MHz
184-pin DIMMS
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should be a clue on what you should be looking for..
 
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hoobastank68

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So what ram should i get from Newegg.com that's perfect for my new PC?
Also I still need comments on which LCD, also looking to get one from newegg. So have 2 orders shipped together.
 
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