buying new computer

[achornx]

anyone have any tips or suggestions on where to buy it, what specs to get.. i want a really good comp for about 700-1000 dollars.. any and all help will be greatly appreciated

[Pai Pai Master]

Try Newegg.com or Zipzoomfly.com, they're great.

[achornx]

im looking at getting this comp:

p4 3.0ghz HT (800 frontside bus speed)
512MB PC3200 RAM
160GB 7200 HD
geforce fx 5200 128MB

will this be good for ffxi? will i be able to run it in high mode?

[Sk0pe]

While we're on the subject..

I'm looking at this notebook that a friend is selling for $700:

Dell 2650 Laptop

P4-M 1.8Ghz cpu
128mb ram (DDR)
20gb Hard drive
14.1 Active matrix TFT screen
DVD/CDRW combo drive
Modem
10/100 Ethernet

Includes lots of cool accessories...

Cooling pad (USB powered)
Optical mini mouse (USB)
Padded bag (backpack style, HAS A POCKET FOR CELL PHONE WOOHOO!!)
802.11b PCMCIA Linksys
802.11b Linksys Wireless AP

Said he's babied it so far, no scratches but the darn thing has a 16 MB video card! AHHHHH!

Would this need to be sent to a Dell tech center to have a new [prolly $400 mid-range 128 MB] card stuck in it?

[Sk0pe]

As far as that computer you're looking at:
Overkill =)

Yes, that will easily run with graphics up and a higher resolution.
3 ghz with 800 FSB is amazing!

512 MB RAM should be okay, but that's what I have!

1.01 ghz AMD Thunderbird something-or-other with graphite mod!
512 MB PC2100 [?] RAM
GeForce 2 MX 440 64 MB

I run mine at a moderate resolution with weather and most graphics turned down.
It works until I hit AOE spells and large battlegrounds.

That video card is about par with the GeForce 4 MX, though it is really good with anti-aliasing.
The Ti-4200 will beat it by an average of 20 frames per second, but that card will be nice for this game.

[Zynk]

Well here is my input on it. That PC that your wanting would be AWESOME, BUT stay the hell away from the FX cards. I have an FX 5600 and it's a POS BIG time.... I'm sorry but pls dont get any of the FX cards. I have this one and I HATE it.

[achornx]

i know the fx isnt good ill probably replace it.. but since everything else is real good i can deal with that..