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popo · 07-27-2004, 01:52 PM

My PII-400 MHz Gateway will finally be put to rest. It's lasted way longer than I ever suspected and over the years only needed a single OS reinstall. I have upgraded just about everything on it... RAM, CD-RW drives (a couple times), added hard drives, etc.

I'd like to buy a customized system (I'd love to one day put a whole system together from scratch but I don't have the time these days) but I'm not sure where to start.

1) I'm considering buying a barebones system like those being sold on tigerdirect but I don't know a socket A from a sock drawer.

2) Do name brands matter anymore when it comes to customized pre-built systems? Tigerdirect is selling Systemax systems that seem reasonably priced. Do I gotta get a Dell, dude?

I'll be using the system for general use plus some video editing. Anything special I should be aware of? Any special site to check out?

My budget is ~$1500 including a 17" flatscreen monitor.

Thanks.

07-27-2004, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
popo Psycho	Need a new desktop. Suggestions? My PII-400 MHz Gateway will finally be put to rest. It's lasted way longer than I ever suspected and over the years only needed a single OS reinstall. I have upgraded just about everything on it... RAM, CD-RW drives (a couple times), added hard drives, etc. I'd like to buy a customized system (I'd love to one day put a whole system together from scratch but I don't have the time these days) but I'm not sure where to start. 1) I'm considering buying a barebones system like those being sold on tigerdirect but I don't know a socket A from a sock drawer. 2) Do name brands matter anymore when it comes to customized pre-built systems? Tigerdirect is selling Systemax systems that seem reasonably priced. Do I gotta get a Dell, dude? I'll be using the system for general use plus some video editing. Anything special I should be aware of? Any special site to check out? My budget is ~$1500 including a 17" flatscreen monitor. Thanks.