Well, I am considering getting a PC before November. Is there a good reason *not* to?
How are prices typically during holiday seasons?
On one hand, I think it might be more expensive, as people might be treating themselves then.
On the other hand, stores might have special offers to entice people to treat themselves.
So.. Which one is it? (I've never paid enough attention to this before).
My only concern right now is that I will probably be getting something that'll provide me good price/performance ratio.
Why is this a concern? Well, I've got the XP 2500+ in mind, but I also know the XP is reaching its "end". Meaning that I'll definitely need to change my motherboard next time I upgrade.
Yet, the Althon64/FX is too expensive, and the later wouldn't be any more future proof from what I understand (940 pins to 939 pins later).
EDIT: I am not entirely ruling P4 out either... But right now, I have a better idea of what to get if I go for an AMD system.


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Yeah now's pretty much as good a time to buy as it ever is. After Christmans is generally better but not hugely so, just steer clear of July-September if you can.
In terms of price to perf things have never been sweeter, esp with the o/c'ability of certain CPUs and gfx cards. Getting a £70 XP2500+ and achieving XP3200+ (£300+) is not something to be worried about. Bottom line is there is NO good long-term choice at the moment, whatever you buy you'll almost defintiely need to change the mobo for the CPUs due out next year. The new Intel ones are having problems and it seems unlikely the 3.4ghz+ ones will work in any existing mobo. SktA is reaching the end of the line but with XP3200+ it's no slouch and will remain the 'budget' option for some time to come. Athlon64 will be moving to 939pin next year, you'll get a good boost from Dual Channel with std RAM. Unless you plan to wait 12 months for Athlon64 Skt939 prices to come down get an AthlonXP now, great o/c'ability, price, perf and will still sell on well in 12 months time!

The build quality is second to none and it has many handy features, such as a removable motherboard tray.