New Computers - Which looks best for me?

Chris Down · 11-13-2007, 02:33 PM

I know almost nothing about hardware. Therefore, it has me worried when I am to pick my own PC for Christmas. I have compiled a list of possible PCs, and here they are:

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Dell Inspiron 531: Inspiron 531

Packard Bell 2411: PACKARD BELL 2411 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap PACKARD BELL Desktop Computers and the latest PACKARD BELL Desktop PC deals.

Advent T9508: ADVENT T9508 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap ADVENT Desktop Computers and the latest ADVENT Desktop PC deals.

Packard Bell 2411 (different monitor): PACKARD BELL 2411 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap PACKARD BELL Desktop Computers and the latest PACKARD BELL Desktop PC deals.

Compaq SR5027: COMPAQ SR5027 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap COMPAQ Desktop Computers and the latest COMPAQ Desktop PC deals.

EI System 307 (Big Monitor is a plus): EI SYSTEM 307 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap EI SYSTEM Desktop Computers and the latest EI SYSTEM Desktop PC deals.

Advent T9408: ADVENT T9408 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap ADVENT Desktop Computers and the latest ADVENT Desktop PC deals.

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... which should I get?

I would like to be able to play new(ish) games and be able to multitask with many programs open. With regard to the games, I don't mind low graphics quality, as long as they will run.

So, disregarding OSes, since I do have some OS CDs anyway, which PC should I get?

aetherh4cker · 11-13-2007, 02:41 PM

They all have unsatisfactory video cards.

Actually, I've never even heard of a "nVidia GeForce 7500 LE Graphics". Anyone tell me what that is?

Chris Down · 11-13-2007, 02:48 PM

It's an OEM of the GeForce 7.

Also, any reccommendations then? My budget is anything up to £499.

Raze664 · 11-13-2007, 02:49 PM

7500LE is a slightly better version of the 7300LE.

What do you actually want to do on this computer?

Peter.Cort · 11-13-2007, 02:52 PM

ideally we try to get people to build their own system for a few reasons.
1. It's way easier then you think.
2. It's more cost effective.
3. It's a fun thing to do.
4. You'll feel good about building it yourself.

if you really don't want to do it yourself, then you'll need to find a pc in your price range that either a 79xx, 19xx, or an 8800 card. Also you'll wanna look for a cpu thats atleast 2.0ghz+ anything under 2ghz and you'll be stretching it.

Raze--> I would like to be able to play new(ish) games and be able to multitask with many programs open. With regard to the games, I don't mind low graphics quality, as long as they will run.

Invisible · 11-13-2007, 06:30 PM

lol i'm having lots of trouble building

Poizen22 · 11-13-2007, 06:45 PM

whats your budget im sure we can come up with something very nice for you.

tomjennings83 · 11-13-2007, 10:28 PM

If you want many programs open at once you will need at least 2 gigs of RAM

darksideleader · 11-13-2007, 10:42 PM

7500 LE is decent really, 128 bit memory bus. Performs slightly worser than a 7600GS

11-13-2007, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Down Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	New Computers - Which looks best for me? I know almost nothing about hardware. Therefore, it has me worried when I am to pick my own PC for Christmas. I have compiled a list of possible PCs, and here they are: --- Dell Inspiron 531: Inspiron 531 Packard Bell 2411: PACKARD BELL 2411 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap PACKARD BELL Desktop Computers and the latest PACKARD BELL Desktop PC deals. Advent T9508: ADVENT T9508 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap ADVENT Desktop Computers and the latest ADVENT Desktop PC deals. Packard Bell 2411 (different monitor): PACKARD BELL 2411 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap PACKARD BELL Desktop Computers and the latest PACKARD BELL Desktop PC deals. Compaq SR5027: COMPAQ SR5027 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap COMPAQ Desktop Computers and the latest COMPAQ Desktop PC deals. EI System 307 (Big Monitor is a plus): EI SYSTEM 307 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap EI SYSTEM Desktop Computers and the latest EI SYSTEM Desktop PC deals. Advent T9408: ADVENT T9408 Desktop PC and TFT Monitor from PC World - Cheap ADVENT Desktop Computers and the latest ADVENT Desktop PC deals. --- ... which should I get? I would like to be able to play new(ish) games and be able to multitask with many programs open. With regard to the games, I don't mind low graphics quality, as long as they will run. So, disregarding OSes, since I do have some OS CDs anyway, which PC should I get?

11-13-2007, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
aetherh4cker Corrupt Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 740	Re: New Computers - Which looks best for me? They all have unsatisfactory video cards. Actually, I've never even heard of a "nVidia GeForce 7500 LE Graphics". Anyone tell me what that is? Last edited by aetherh4cker; 11-13-2007 at 02:44 PM.

11-13-2007, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Down Newb Techie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Re: New Computers - Which looks best for me? It's an OEM of the GeForce 7. Also, any reccommendations then? My budget is anything up to £499.

11-13-2007, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raze664 Hater of Halo! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 485	Re: New Computers - Which looks best for me? 7500LE is a slightly better version of the 7300LE. What do you actually want to do on this computer? __________________

11-13-2007, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
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11-13-2007, 06:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Poizen22 former amd gt player Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,735	Re: New Computers - Which looks best for me? whats your budget im sure we can come up with something very nice for you. __________________ cpu-q6600 3.6 lapped 38 c idle 51c load 1.368v -mobo 750iftwpencil modded -gpu g92 8800gts ram-1x2gb rendition value ram ddr800 4-4-4-12 crucial on rma-psu 600w silverstone strider-160gb caviar drive+ 160gb wd mybook external-lg dvd rw x3-nzxt apollo-tuniq tower 15982 3d marks in 06. liquid loop coming soon. sli coming soon.

11-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
tomjennings83 Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Re: New Computers - Which looks best for me? If you want many programs open at once you will need at least 2 gigs of RAM

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