Sony VAIO VGC-RA930GN2 Pent 4 540J 3.4Gz-TIGERDIRECT -recommendation

[GEOrifle]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...ls.asp?EdpNo=1548351&Sku=S168-RA930GN2
Guys, i saw thise deal but i don't know is good or better build by myself.
Only thing i like is:
1. Fanless-CPU cooling system-HEATPIPES
2. Intels 3.4 GHZ CPU HT cost--$282
3.ATI RADEON X800 XT 256mb PCI express-cost ~~$350
4. TV turner.
5. 1gb RAM
6. LOGITECH speaker system
7.DL DVD+-RW (i guess second bay is absent)
NEGATIVES(how i know):
1.PC case is so complicated, esp:memory and floppy sliding door.
2. they dont ship PC with install media. You have to burn your own as soon as you get the machine up and running.?????
PRICE $999.
Any ideas?

 

[CalamitySymphony]

You can always build a cheaper and better machine, the exception is if you get an insane DELL coupon deal.

 

[Corporate Thug]

7800GT $300
3000+/3200+ venice $130
gig of Value select $80
Case and PSU: $100
2 dvdrw drives $80
200 gb HD: $70 or so AR
$100 for OS

far superior system for less

 

[GEOrifle]

Then what do you think about thise deal, is better build by own?
For $1000 i can buy:
1.Nice ALLUM case ~$120
2.AMD 64 X2 4400 $500
3. NVidia 7800GT ~$300
4.Memory PC3200 1GB-~$80
TOTAL $1000
But also you need MOB ~150
PSU ~$70
DVD-+RW ~$70
DVD-Rom ~ $30
7 in 1 Mem.card ~$30
That's aditional $350 and TOTAL $1350
Do you think my build will be much better?

 

[Derektm]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle
Then what do you think about thise deal, is better build by own?
For $1000 i can buy:
1.Nice ALLUM case ~$120
2.AMD 64 X2 4400 $500
3. NVidia 7800GT ~$300
4.Memory PC3200 1GB-~$80
TOTAL $1000
But also you need MOB ~150
PSU ~$70
DVD-+RW ~$70
DVD-Rom ~ $30
7 in 1 Mem.card ~$30
That's aditional $350 and TOTAL $1350
Do you think my build will be much better?

That AMD with bbe SUPERIOR in gaming And dont get that X2 4400 for $500. Get an Opteron 170 for around $380 and it will overclock way past the 4400's speeds.

 

[GEOrifle]

How i now OPTERON is like CELERON, lower step, isn't it?

 

[pete777]

avoid sony
tech support sucks

 

[GEOrifle]

i newer trusted any company about PC support, everything i did by myself.
Only problem is: Factory build pc's come with sustem reinstal CD's to former step.
Custom build one you need to install everything ageen.
If i knew how to make SYSTEM RESTORE CD- will be much easyer.

 

[Tu13erhead]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle
How i now OPTERON is like CELERON, lower step, isn't it?

Uh, Opteron isn't even close to the equivalent of Celeron. It's more like Xeon, except better. They're extremely reliable, very cool, and insanely overclockable. And pretty cheap, too.

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Originally posted by: GEOrifle
How i now OPTERON is like CELERON, lower step, isn't it?

No, you're thinking of Sempron. Opteron is a server class CPU.

Here's what I would buy:
CPU: Opteron 165 $300 (good OC)
Mobo: DFI NF4 Ultra-D $115
Case: Antec P180 $120
Video card: Connect3D X800GTO $165 (good OC)
PSU: Antec Neopower 480 $92
Memory: OCZ PC4000 1GB GOLD $148
DVD+-RW: BenQ DW1640 $40

 

[GEOrifle]

Do you think P4 3.4ghz-$282 is worst then OPTERON for $115 ?
And ATI RADEON X800 XT 256mb PCI express is worst than Connect3D X800GTO $165 ?
OCZ got wery nice deal at NEWEGG :2GB GOLD memory for $230-what do you think?