help me decide pl0x

[Crowley]

so im getting a new computer, my mum has set a budget of around 2k. and before anyone suggests it, no i dont want to build my own, i'd rather just buy one.

Here's the first one at $2,145.37
PROCESSOR Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Processor Q9400(2.66GHz, 1333FSB, 6MB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Pre-Loaded Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium 32 bit OEM Version
SOFTWARE Microsoft(R) Works
MONITOR Dell(TM) S2209WFP 21.5" Full HD Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
MEMORY 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 800MHz SDRAM Memory
HARD DRIVE 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD + /-RW with Dual Layer Write Capabilities
VIDEO CARD ATI Radeo(TM) HD 4350 512MB DDR2
SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel (Audio) Capable
SPEAKERS Dell(TM) AX210 CR(2.0) Speakers
KEYBOARD Dell(TM) Enhanced Multimedia USB Keyboard (English)
MOUSE Dell(TM) Laser Mouse

Second one at $2,191.12
PROCESSOR Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad Processor Q8300 (2.5GHz, 1333MHz, 4MB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Pre-Loaded Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium 32 bit OEM Version
SOFTWARE Microsoft(R) Works
MONITOR Dell(TM) ST2010 20 " HD Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor
MEMORY 4GB (2X2GB) DDR2 800MHz SDRAM Memory
HARD DRIVE 500GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer Write Capabilities edit
VIDEO CARD NVIDIA GeForce GT220 1024MB DDR3
SOUND CARD Integrated high definition 7.1 channel audio
SPEAKERS Dell(TM) 2.1 Multimedia Desktop Speaker System
KEYBOARD Dell(TM) Consumer Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Bundle

[.AWAKE.]

dude..your paying 2.1k for a pc that can be built for around 1.5k maybe less , piece it together , have all the parts shipped to your house , if you can't build it , find someone who can for a small fee

[Swindler]

Build your own.

[Hellraider]

Lmao, i got system 1 with a much better graphics card and a bigger monitor for about 1100 USD, i put it together myself.

Try to contact a buddy of yours who knows about this stuff, they can really help out.

I can't really help on getting new systems, since i'm not familiar with American computerwebsites, but i can say this is a total rip-off

[Crowley]

Forgot to mention that its New Zealand dollars. 2,200 NZD = 1,534.97 USD

my bad

[Amarisa]

oh god is it a dell? if it is have fun upgrading

anyways i would go for the more expensive one because it gives more

[Deadsolid]

those suck, find some others

[Sharp324]

Well given the options. Would say the first one.

[Mr.Ganji]

#2..because nvidia > ATI

[SilentShade]

#2..because nvidia > ATI

exactly

But anyways, u really should piece it together, ull save ALOT by that, trust us.

[Mirosuke]

PC? And why u don't want to buy one by your own? Seriously dude, you can save up to 500$.
I built mine myself

[*BlackFox]

#2..because nvidia > ATI

exactly

But anyways, u really should piece it together, ull save ALOT by that, trust us.

QFT, and you can get a better PC @Tsume

[woutR]

If you build it yourself you save money and you increase performance dramatically. I'd go as far as saying that if you spend the exact same amount of money on separate components you'd probably get 30 maybe even 50% more performance.
If building is too much of a hassle then pay someone else to do it.

You're a thief of your mother's wallet if you don't build it yourself.

That being said, I'd get #1 if the thought of building my own PC was still too daunting.

[Sharp324]

Building isnt hard anyway, could do it easily. If these nub kids on SRF can at least put them together, you should be able to.

And those who are saying #2, look again.

[Gaigemasta]

oh god is it a dell? if it is have fun upgrading

anyways i would go for the more expensive one because it gives more

Captain Obvious FTW! lol couldn't resist, sry bro

[DarkJackal]

You can customize one here, thats prolly better and cheaper >.>.

I'm not an expert, but wouldn't you want like an i7 if you were spending 2k+? ;d.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

[Shadow]

Those are both good options... If you're only using pc to check e-mails.

If forced to choose between the two... #1.

[McLovin1t]

Well I have one that is better than both of those, and I got it for $600, but no monitor was included. A monitor is about $110 anyway. Trust me, build your own, or find a non name brand website, it's much cheaper!

[Reise]

Wouldn't spend that kind of money on those PC's.

[Azilius]

Not worth the money for either. 1500 USD can buy you an i7..

[zShared]

You're a thief of your mother's wallet if you don't build it yourself.

Was thinking the same thing.

Seriously, newegg it (if they ship there)
building a pc is not a hard task.. at all.

[Aristote]

2k dollar for that shitty PC?
For 2000dollar i can build a pc with 8Gig ram I7 295GTX nvidia etc,but this is a total rip off ...
build one yourself or find someone to do it for you,you will save much.

[Crowley]

hmm yeah i decided to build my own. its gonna be awesome. one question though, 24" or 26" monitor?

[Kirkaldi]

hmm yeah i decided to build my own. its gonna be awesome. one question though, 24" or 26" monitor?

if the prices between the 26 and 24 arent that huge, get the 26.

[Shadow]

24" or 26" monitor?

That's probably the least of the decisions when building a pc, lol.

[Azilius]

The only way you'll find a 26" that's closely priced to the 24" is if it's a piece of shit.

[Gaigemasta]

I say go with neither, those are way to expensive for what they have in them. You should make your make own pc, first of all because it's cheaper, and second of all, when you're done you'll feel so much better and you'll enjoy your pc more, believe me ^_^. Now if you need help building a pc you can go to www.google.com or if you still don't understand you can PM me or make a topic(better if u just put on this one though ^_^) so yah

[BlackFox898]

hmm yeah i decided to build my own. its gonna be awesome. one question though, 24" or 26" monitor?

you wanna build a pc yourself now and your only question is what size of monitor????

[Mirosuke]

32'', like mine

[Aristote]

the most important thing are wich part your gonna get for graphic cards get Nvidia they are well they are bit more expensive than ati cards but they give more performance,for processors intel ofcourse if u cant get an I7 get a Q6600 quad,well just go here
http://www.newegg.com/
and look for products u need