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Are computer prices going up?
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Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
I think prices will stay the same. The rand dollar is better now.
It's all up to whether you think the rand will strengthen or weaken.
I say don't hesitate. Otherwise you'll always be waiting for the next best thing.
What are your current specs?
It's all up to whether you think the rand will strengthen or weaken.
I say don't hesitate. Otherwise you'll always be waiting for the next best thing.
What are your current specs?
Nameite
Expert Member
Wait for it...I7, denube, hd 5 series
They will force some of the prices of the good stuffs now down.
They will force some of the prices of the good stuffs now down.
killadoob
Honorary Master
I think the rand will get stronger by jan to be honest.
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
i7 is over priced. Deneb(Phenom II) is due end of January. Hd5 series march-june.
That's why I asked for his current specs.
Maybe a budget too.
charlie_82
Expert Member
Yeah but by the time these items become affordable, there'll be anew Intel CPU and a HD 6 series and if you keep waiting, you'll never buy anything
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
Exactly my point.
I don't have the budget to go for the top end of the range
I'm not into gaming, just need a solid computer for doing a lot of java coding (using netbeans) and multitasking (eg. 3 monitors, 20 webpages open, itunes, netbeans, msn, etc at the same time). The price range is flexible because i'm not sure what to expect to pay for what computer(??). I looked around a bit on the internet yesterday and was thinking maybe a 3Ghz core 2 duo or something, but really i have no clue (dont even know what that would cost). Maybe someone can give me some help please
? And then of course do i go for Vista or keep XP?
I'm not into gaming, just need a solid computer for doing a lot of java coding (using netbeans) and multitasking (eg. 3 monitors, 20 webpages open, itunes, netbeans, msn, etc at the same time). The price range is flexible because i'm not sure what to expect to pay for what computer(??). I looked around a bit on the internet yesterday and was thinking maybe a 3Ghz core 2 duo or something, but really i have no clue (dont even know what that would cost). Maybe someone can give me some help please ? And then of course do i go for Vista or keep XP?charlie_82
Expert Member
I'd recommend Vista x64 with SP1.
Some people say have they have issues with it, but I've been running it for months without a single issue. Rock solid and it doesn't start shlowing down like XP after a few months.
If you gonna go with Visat tho, you should go for at least 2GB ram, 4GB is optimal
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
LOL man don't get what they guy posted.
Since you're into multitasking and need 3 monitor support you're gonna spend at least 3 times much as what that guy posted.
I don't even think he read your post before posting it.
I'll post a build or two in a few min.
charlie_82
Expert Member
PCZone is about as cheap as they come.
For the purposes you've mentioned, IMO, I don't think a Quad Core will benefit you much. If you're going to be encoding videos etc then yes, it'll be of better use. But for internet browsing and playing music, a Core2 Duo is plenty.
I'd rather spend the extra cash on RAM - Vista will perform better and it'll speed up the multi-tasking. And you'll need a graphics card too to run those monitors.
Where about are you based? Cos PCZone is Durban only...
For the purposes you've mentioned, IMO, I don't think a Quad Core will benefit you much. If you're going to be encoding videos etc then yes, it'll be of better use. But for internet browsing and playing music, a Core2 Duo is plenty.
I'd rather spend the extra cash on RAM - Vista will perform better and it'll speed up the multi-tasking. And you'll need a graphics card too to run those monitors.
Where about are you based? Cos PCZone is Durban only...
charlie_82
Expert Member
Dude he asked for pricing on a 3.0ghz duo...
The problem with PC zone is that they give you **** PSU's so you have to buy another one from them to run a gfx card.
charlie_82
Expert Member
Yes, they've always got small PSU's...
I always customise my machine from them so I've never had a problem.
I suppose not everyone runs high-end graphics which is why they go for smaller PSU's in the stock systems
I always customise my machine from them so I've never had a problem.
I suppose not everyone runs high-end graphics which is why they go for smaller PSU's in the stock systems
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
This is all using take2 pricing so could be more expensive than pcint or prophecy. Was just easier getting everything from one place.
AMD Phenom Tri-Core 8750 CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 1,609
Abit AMD A-S78H Motherboard - Socket AM2+ Price: R 1,042
Gainward ATi Radeon HD4670 - 512MB - PCI-E Price: R 1,200
OCZ Fatal1ty Edition Memory - DDR2-1066MHz - 2GB Kit (2 x 1GB) Price: R 664 *2 (total 4gigs ram)
Seagate Barracuda HDD - SATA-300 - 16MB Cache - NCQ - 250GB Price: R 614
Cooler Master Extreme Power PSU - 460w Price: R 561
Aero Cool Aero Nitron Chassis Price: R 637
LG GH22NP20 20x Dual Layer DVD Writer - Black / Beige Price: R 342
Total: R 7,333
The above should serve all your needs.
If you have the budget you can go for a quad core, though I think a Tri core will be more than sufficient.
AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9850 Black Edition CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 2,153
AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9950 CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 2,595
Oh and Vista64.
AMD Phenom Tri-Core 8750 CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 1,609
Abit AMD A-S78H Motherboard - Socket AM2+ Price: R 1,042
Gainward ATi Radeon HD4670 - 512MB - PCI-E Price: R 1,200
OCZ Fatal1ty Edition Memory - DDR2-1066MHz - 2GB Kit (2 x 1GB) Price: R 664 *2 (total 4gigs ram)
Seagate Barracuda HDD - SATA-300 - 16MB Cache - NCQ - 250GB Price: R 614
Cooler Master Extreme Power PSU - 460w Price: R 561
Aero Cool Aero Nitron Chassis Price: R 637
LG GH22NP20 20x Dual Layer DVD Writer - Black / Beige Price: R 342
Total: R 7,333
The above should serve all your needs.
If you have the budget you can go for a quad core, though I think a Tri core will be more than sufficient.
AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9850 Black Edition CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 2,153
AMD Phenom Quad-Core 9950 CPU - Socket AM2+ Price: R 2,595
Oh and Vista64.
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
He also said he likes multi tasking and you post a pc with 1gig ram.
He also said he wants to run 3 monitors and you post a pc with on board graphics.
Oh and he said he thinks he wants a 3.0Ghz core2 duo.
charlie_82
Expert Member
Forgive me, I assumed this fellow half a brain and figured he'd know that he need graphics to run 3 monitors. And I did mention that he should upgrade the ram.
Sheesh, some of you ppl are much too sensitive
Chevron
Serial breaker of phones
Why not. He's not overclocking. There's no advantage to going Intel. Yes, I know clock for clock the perform better, but at a price.
The is no valid reason to not look at AMD if you're not overclocking.
Also he likes multitasking. An extra core will be a lot more useful than a few extra Mhz.