Search for the Holy Computer.....

[Nkcowboy]

OK, This can help many people. I am searching for the Ultimate computer Specs (For a good price, $2500 US max, Lower the better!) and the company that sells this computer. Minimum Specs are as follows: (Gaming Computer)

850mhz Athlon or Pentium
3D Card (Geforce 2, 3DFX Voodoo 5, top quality)
256 MB 133 Ram (DDR is best, but expensive)
>30 Gigs HD (Ultra ATA 60 Min)
DVD
CDRW (8x4x min)
19 Inch monitor (Must have good colors)
Reliable good speakers (with subwoofer)
Software (Office 98/2000)
Windows 98/ME
Warrenty (1-3 yrs)
*** RELIABLE COMPANY ***
Good sound card (sound blaster live)
Network card


Alright, Let the hunt begin!
Thanks everyone who helps!!!!

 

[Fardringle]

This is a computer I recently recommended to another person. The RAM and monitor aren't quite what you were looking for, but you should be able to get them to where you want them for about $300 or so more, which still keeps you well below your limit of $2500...

Micron Millennia® MAX XP $1,918.00

MILLENNIA MAX XP
AMD T-BIRD ATHLON 1000MHZ PROCESSOR (200FSB)
128MB 200MHZ DDR SDRAM - 1 DIMM
20GB ATA-100 HARD DRIVE (7200RPM)
INTEGRATED ATA-100 SUPER-I/O PERIPHERAL CONTROLLER (PSIPC)
8X4X32 CDRW W/1 CD-REWRITABLE DISC
12X40X VARIABLE SPEED DVD-ROM W/SOFTWARE DECODER
1.44MB 3.5" FLOPPY DRIVE INTEGRATED
64MB DDR NVIDIA NV15 GEFORCE2 AGP CARD WITH TV OUT
17IN MICRON TRINITRON DISPLAY (16IN VIEWABLE, .25MM DP)
CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER LIVE VALUE
ALTEC LANSING ACS33/ 3 PIECE SPEAKER SYSTEM
56K V.90 PCI MODEM
104 KEY ENHANCED KEYBOARD
LOGITECH WHEEL MOUSE
ATX MINI TOWER W/FRONT USB
MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2000 SB
NORTON ANTIVIRUS
NEXT BUSINESS DAY ON-SITE 1ST. YEAR (DT)
CONNECTEDSUPPORT.COM SUITE 1.1W

 

[Nkcowboy]

Sweet, thanks man!!

 

[Nkcowboy]

That is a good system, but the specs are only OK. Anyone got one to add?:frown:

 

[Nkcowboy]

Hey, come on people, this would not only help me...write stuff (relevent stuff)

 

[chansen]

And the Lord recognized that a great scourge had befallen his flock. And so he approacheth one particularly sullen, confused soul. And the Lord, with surprising reflexes for a man His age, did smacketh the downtrodden soul with the back of His hand. And the Lord saideth to the man, "How many times do I have to tell you! If you want it done right, build it thyself!"

And there was happiness and contentment across the land. Amen.

 

[Nkcowboy]

Chansen,
Ok, I am a lazy screwball, lets say for those with little time on their hands, and little computer (hardware) knowledge. And I want a warrenty!!!!!! Thanks anyway man,

 

[Nkcowboy]

Here is more of what I was looking for, and just in the price range. Anyone got comparable for less?


Millennia® MAX XP $2,446.00


MILLENNIA MAX XP
AMD T-BIRD ATHLON 1000MHZ PROCESSOR (200FSB)
256MB 200MHZ DDR SDRAM - 2 DIMMS
40GB ATA-100 HARD DRIVE (7200RPM)
INTEGRATED ATA-100 SUPER-I/O PERIPHERAL CONTROLLER (PSIPC)
8X4X32 CDRW W/1 CD-REWRITABLE VALID W/WIN98 & WIN ME
12X40X VARIABLE SPEED DVD-ROM W/SOFTWARE DECODER
1.44MB 3.5" FLOPPY DRIVE INTEGRATED
64MB DDR NVIDIA NV15 GEFORCE2 AGP CARD WITH TV OUT
19IN MICRON 910EX (18IN VIEWABLE .26MM DP)
CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER LIVE VALUE
ALTEC LANSING ATP3 THIN PROFILE 3 PIECE SPEAKER SYSTEM
56K V.90 PCI MODEM
SMC 10/100 PCI NETWORK CARD
104 KEY ENHANCED KEYBOARD
LOGITECH WHEEL MOUSE
ATX MINI TOWER W/FRONT USB
MICROSOFT WINDOWS ME
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2000 SB
NORTON ANTIVIRUS
DT, SELECTED EUROPEAN NEXT DAY ON-SITE, 3 YRS.
CONNECTEDSUPPORT.COM SUITE 1.1W
SYSTEM BIOS

 

[axelfox]

At least 19 incher

 

[Nkcowboy]

Actually I have been looking at dell. My computer presently is a dell, and I have had few problems with it and it runs very fast. They just are more expensive then most. But if dell has it for that price, someone must have similar for less! thanks, the search goes on!!

 

[yathinkicare]

I would wait for 133ddr.... will be about the same price.... also the raid ata 100 controller would be sweet for a gaming computer.. something link the new abit kt-7 A motherboard that is comming out soon

 

[Nkcowboy]

Yeah, that rdram is expensive isn't it...

 

[Noriaki]

If you want DDR you have to go Micron.
AFAIK they are the only OEM making DDR PCs ATM.

Dell makes decent systems, but RDRAM is slower than PC133 and is at least 2x as expensive if not more. However then you would have RDRAM and would be better set to get molested by the price of a Pentium4.

If you can find a decent dell without rambus they are probably a good choice.

 

[Nkcowboy]

ok. Although important, the holy computer can have either ddr or sdram or rdram. thanks

 

[Nkcowboy]

surfacing article again

 

[Nkcowboy]

come on..this is a good article..

 

[Nkcowboy]

cheaper please!

 

[Nkcowboy]

ho hum..

 

[chansen]

Agreed.

You'll find that not many here are interested or even knowledgable about OEMs like Dell and Compaq, because we all typically piece together choice components and build them ourselves. I made the suggestion earlier through a half-hearted attempt at biblical style writing, but you maintained that you were looking for a pre-built system - which is fine.

I'm sure there are those on ZDnet or other mainstream computer news sites who will be better able to point you in the right direction for a pre-built solution to your holy crisis.

Regards,
Craig

 

[Shu8]

if i were you i'd go configure a ghz dell. use the microsoft passport and save yourself 20%. my friend configed a $2500 comp from them and only paid 2000 bucks...the passport deal can only save you up to $500

 

[Nkcowboy]

Alright, thanks. I would build my own computer, but I don't know how. Thanks for being reasonable. Could you maybe reccommend me a good, simple book about building one. Maybe a free website?