Help a noob built a computer

[z0mb13]

my p4 1.8 gig with PC 133 SDRAM dell pc is getting long in the tooth.

should I buy another dell, build my own rig, or just upgrade that pc?

I am not looking for a super gaming rig.. just something that is decent

how much should I be looking for if I built my own PC? since I already have an XP cd.. that will save me money right..

Thanks..

 

[qbackin]

WTF.
Is this for real? Over 12k post and your asking if you should buy a Dell
Forget what you have, sell it in the fs/ft.
And build your own pc.

Price point would help.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: qbackin
WTF.
Is this for real? Over 12k post and your asking if you should buy a Dell
Forget what you have, sell it in the fs/ft.
And build your own pc.

Price point would help.

the like about dell is I can just buy it and not worry about other stuff.. maybe just add a better vid card or more ram..

building my own rig, I have to worry about driver issues, compatibility, etc

my price point is preferablly <$500

 

[ts3433]

You already have the XP CD from the Dell? Might not work with a non-Dell, and the legality is... yeah.

Are you looking to game much at all, or is this just for general daily use?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Give your computer away and forget about it, you're helpless.

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: ts3433
You already have the XP CD from the Dell? Might not work with a non-Dell, and the legality is... yeah.

Are you looking to game much at all, or is this just for general daily use?

thinking of doing a bit of gaming.. but not hardcore FPS games

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

How about picking up one of those super cheap dells from that huge thread in Hot Deals?

 

[z0mb13]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
Give your computer away and forget about it, you're helpless.

 

[nick1985]

nick1985's $500 budget rig

PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING

Case - Antec case w/ 350 watt PSU $79

CD-RW $25.50

Hard Drive - WD 80gig 8meg cache $58

Motherboard - Biostar Nforce3-250 $56

CPU - Athlon64 2800 $120

RAM - Gig of PDP value 3200 (*2) Ram has $30 MIR, so 2*30 = $60 back Final cost of RAM will be $60 after rebates

Video Card - 9600pro $92


Grand Total: $490.50