Hey guys. I am thinking about getting this comp because its cheap and fast. It comes with everything and got really good reviews. If theres better ones you guys can find please tell me but as for this, what do you guys think would be the best selections for this comp? I got an ausome set-up for around $1850-$1900.
http://www.ibuypower.com/confirm/configurator-ti-xp.htm
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It will save you a packet self-building and you can choose from a vast array of options too, still not a (desirable) option for some.
In terms of the spec. 865(PE?) is very close to 875 and should save you a fair amount (usually). 2.4ghz 800FSB is very nice, esp for o/c'ing though the supplied HSF may not be up to it. If you aren't looking to o/c (or even if you are) I'd urge you to consider an AthlonXP system. 1GB of RAM is lovelly but 512MB is still easily more than adequate for almost all home users. I would suggest a 120GB HD, prices SHOULD be very small (120GB drives are as cheap as £70). 9800PRO is tops (FX5900ultra is no where near worth the extra cash) but a 9800 could save you a bunch and should happily o/c to PRO speeds, 256MB is a waste and unnecessary. Onboard sound has come a long way but only the nForce have truly good sound. All in al the choices are good and the system will be mighty fine. What do you plan to use the PC for?
Sure he has the budget for P4C but that doesn't mean it's necessarily worth him getting one (certainly if not o/c'ing). He would gain more gaming perf (generally) if he had an AthlonXP with FX5900ultra but again the 5900ultra simply isn't worth the extra $/£100 for the tiny perf gains.
Yeah the 800FSB P4C when o/c'ed (or 3ghz+ default) are beyond the AthlonXP and the top XP are over-priced. If you don;t mind o/c'ing then the AthlonXP easily win because they are unbelievably cheap but as said the P4C o/c'ed will easily kick their a$$. So as I said earlier, if you aren't o/c'ing that P4C then AthlonXP is a much better choice esp if you o/c them, if you simply want the best then P4C is where it's at but you really want to be 3ghz+.