I need help computer geeks!

[TokyopunK]

Alright here is the situation.

I have an old computer from around the 1940's, and I am looking to upgrade.
...... jk its a custom piece of junk from like 1998.

I already have a good monitor/printer, so I don't need any packages or anything, just the computer base itself.

I have a budget of around $500, so nothing too fancy.

Are there any online stores you would recommend, or should I just go to Best Buy and get something there. Also, my main concern is too use it for online gaming/school purposes.

Thank you for your help! I need around 120 GB and a good video card if that helps.

P.S. I was looking at this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1649972&Sku=C122-3100

 

[nalbandian_fan]

get a dell, theyve got a solid computer fer 380 bucks, if you customize it I'm sure you can get a 120gb hard drive and good video card for under 500 bucks.

 

[damasta55]

Newegg.com

 

[tenn23]

FOR 479.99:

Compaq Presario Media Center SR1850NX Desktop PC (AMD Athlon 64 3700+ Processor, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, LightScribe Double Layer DVD+/-R/RW Drive) http://www.amazon.com/Presario-SR1850NX-Desktop-Processor-LightScribe/dp/B000F3L1A0/sr=8-3/qid=1160878558/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/104-2328917-5940724?ie=UTF8

 

[moxio]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/ultra6000.asp?v=d

~$550

I got my PC from them a couple years back... still in great shape!

 

[dannyjjang]

wow u sure want to get ripped off

first of all tigerdirect is not that of reliable
i recommend newegg
buy your own rigs and build it!

 

[damasta55]

Case-30
CORE 2 DUO-180
Arctic Silver 5 thermal-8
Intel G965 Motherboard-110 (Integrated Audio/Video)
Memory-66 (512mb ddr2 800)
PSU-30
250gb Sata 3.0 Hard Drive-68
Lite-on DVD+_RW Burner-30
Windows XP Home-90


~650 after rebates+tax

 

[edberg505]

Alright here is the situation.

I have an old computer from around the 1940's, and I am looking to upgrade.
...... jk its a custom piece of junk from like 1998.

I already have a good monitor/printer, so I don't need any packages or anything, just the computer base itself.

I have a budget of around $500, so nothing too fancy.

Are there any online stores you would recommend, or should I just go to Best Buy and get something there. Also, my main concern is too use it for online gaming/school purposes.

Thank you for your help! I need around 120 GB and a good video card if that helps.

P.S. I was looking at this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1649972&Sku=C122-3100

Never, ever, ever, EVER, buy anything from Tiger Direct. Those guys are asshats. Trust me!!!

 

[SFrazeur]

TokyopunK, go to Office Depot and look at the Gateways.

 

[StealthGnome]

It's pretty easy to make one yourself nowadays. There are many guides on how to. Google.
newegg.com = bestestss
I've built mine from newegg. ~$800
Aspire X-Cruiser Black | ASUS A8N-SLI | eVGA 7600gs 256MB | AMD 64 3200+ @ 2.4 | Patriot 2 x 1GB PC3200 | 300GB SATA | DVD R/W