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Xynh

Okay, I'm gunna start saving up my money for a new computer.
The one I have right now old, and I'm not good with specs so. x.x

Whats a good computer/laptop to buy with about $1000?
I have about $220+ saved up so far.

The computer I have right now is an HP Pavilion a706n.
And if you suggest I build a customized computer, is there some kind of guide that would help me through the process? I don't no jack about building one, so...

Help? :]

The Holy Cross

You can actually buy books and magazines about building computers. Just check out your local book store.

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onesbronson

Well, im using a laptop currently. Ty Santa Claus!!

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Beazel

I'd suggest learning how to put one together yourself (really not that hard), then ordering all the parts from Newegg (what I did ).

I could build you a nice PC for ~$1,000.

ZeronX

I'd hate to re-locate you to another website... but this thread is just too awesome (Pure Pwnage forums ftw)

http://www.purepwnage.com/forums/ind...howtopic=26630

Read it, it's extremely helpful

EDIT:

This is a nifty $1000 computer from that thread I suggested you read

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Runahs

Damn thats a nice comp for $1000 although some parts could be better.

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ZeronX

Yeah, I know... 2GB DDR2 RAM, C2D CPU, 320GB HD, (power supply could be a bit better... OCZ GameXStream 600/700W?) and that x1950 Pro will run ALL games on Highest settings!

I'm definitely getting a Sapphire x1950 Pro for my AGP computer

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Endless

Well, it's always cool to build a computer, so I suggest that. Here are the pros and cons of building a computer, and the pros and cons of buying one.

Building a computer:
Pros:
1. It's fun, and you can learn from the experience.
2. It's much cheaper if you know where to look.
3. This way, you can choose exactly what you want.

Cons:
1. It might be difficult the first time.
2. If you mess up; say goodbye to a lot of money.
3. No pre-installed OS, so you'll have to buy your own.

Buying a computer:

Pros:
1. You know it'll work, and you can trust the brand
2. You'll get a warranty and a pre-installed OS
3. You don't need to spend time and energy building one.

Cons:
1. The computer might not have something you want.
2. You didn't design it, so you'll always complain about it.
3. You lose money.

I suggest building one, but if you don't want to build one, then I think the Micro Express 66B is okay. If you look, you can get pretty good deals at Dell, or see some ad. So, if you want to buy a computer, look for a good deal.

You should be able to get at least a computer with 1G ram, and pretty nice processor, video card, and at least 160G HDD. If you look hard enough, you should be able to get a computer with 2G RAM, a 256 nVidia 7300+/ 256 ATI Radeon 1300+, 320G HDD, and a 2.13Ghz dual core processor.

Basically, if you want to buy a good computer under $1,000's you'll need to look and compare.

If you want to build a computer, there are a few sites I'd like to recommend.

1. www.newegg.com:
This site always has great deals for computer components.

2. www.mysuperpc.com:
This guy has one of the best computer building guides I've seen. It's over 400 pages of pure info, with pictures.

3. www.extremetech.com:
This site teaches you basic info about the computer components, and gives quite a few guides on building computers yourself.

No matter what way you choose, I with you good luck with your money saving! If you need more help, I think FabianN is your man.

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Attila

I brought this one:
http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=341276

All I need is a new Power Supply and a Graphic Card and I'm good.

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ZeronX

How much money can you spend on the graphics card?

And a PSU will probably be about $100 - $150 I suppose

Uh, the computer probably comes with a power supply already, crappy one at that

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