Help! I need an Tech Opinion on Another New Computer

I haven't used them.

Someone thought they were the ones doing the deal you were talking about!
So I took it from there.

I buy parts at various places.

61 posted on 01/29/2004 12:39:57 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)

I am just back from class and wasn't on this morning. The company is Tigerdirect and is here:

Complete AMD64 systems, Systemax™ / AMD Athlon™ 64-bit Processor 3200+
/ Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
/ 1GB
/ 200GB 7200 rpm HDD/ DVD-RW /
7-in-1 Media Reader /
Desktop PC

ONE OF THE WORLD’S FASTEST DESKTOP COMPUTERS—AT FACTORY-DIRECT PRICING! THE 64-BIT MONSTER PC WITH A DVD BURNER!

Introducing the world's first Windows compatible 64-bit PC Processor! For the last thirteen years, computers have been running on 32-bits of processing power. The AMD Athlon™ 64-bit processor delivers significantly more bandwidth than current technologies, providing unparalleled performance. It was designed to provide unprecedented application performance for business and home users alike by tremendously expanding data capacity and removing memory bandwidth limitations of 32-bit processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64-bit processor was built on existing x86 standards, enabling consumers and application developers an easy transition to 64-bit and lowering total cost of ownership and development. Unbelievable speed increases for gamers!

This is the hottest PC in the industry—loaded with the brand new AMD Athlon™ 64-bit processor 3200+, 1GB (1024MB) of fast 333MHz DDR memory, 200GB 7200RPM Ultra ATA hard drive, DVD burner, ATI AGP video with 128MB, 6-Channel audio, FireWire, 10/100 LAN for high-speed networking or broadband Internet, 56K Modem, 7-in-1 media reader and Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition—all in a designer black mid-tower ATX case with a 300-Watt power supply, blue neon light and clear side panel!

Specifications:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
AMD Athlon™ 64-bit Processor 3200+*
Hypertransport™ Technology (1600MHz Bus)
1GB PC2700 DDR Memory
200GB† 7200RPM Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive
CD-RW / DVD-RW Drive w/ Ulead VideoStudio 6
Realtek® Integrated Audio
128MB ATI® RADEON 9200 SE AGP 8x Video Card
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter
56K v.92 Send/Receive Fax Modem
7 in 1 Digital Media Reader
USB 2.0 and FireWire Interfaces!
Systemax® Internet Keyboard w/ Optical Mouse
Monitor Sold Separately
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62 posted on 01/29/2004 12:54:41 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)

I think I would try to work a deal with the local guys!

A troublesome computer is a BIG problem when your livelihood depends on it!!!

63 posted on 01/29/2004 12:58:37 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)

To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

I bought it. I bought it!!

Choke.

I added another 512K

I have to go read to the children.

Thank you

64 posted on 01/29/2004 5:48:01 PM PST by mlmr (a kiss is just a kiss....as time goes by.......)

It's only money!

Which one did you buy?

65 posted on 01/29/2004 6:01:48 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)

Upgrades: don't tend to favor them. Wiping and OEM clean install is much better. No potential headaches. I'm seeing XP Pro full version $131

66 posted on 01/31/2004 6:44:29 PM PST by techwench (let's see, format c: /u should fix it)

sounds like a tiger direct rip off
xp home $74 full version, xp pro full version $131 computersworth.com

67 posted on 01/31/2004 6:48:15 PM PST by techwench (let's see, format c: /u should fix it)

To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

definitely, and tigerdirect does not have the best reputation in the world, that's for sure!

68 posted on 01/31/2004 6:49:38 PM PST by techwench (let's see, format c: /u should fix it)

I've bought lots of tuff from Tiger, and built half a dozen computers from their barebones kits. Their cases tend to be less than beautiful, but I've never had trouble with their name-brnd products. I've had to return an item but had no trouble getting an RMA.

69 posted on 02/01/2004 12:23:54 AM PST by js1138

i'm glad u had good luck w/them. a lot of people haven't. maybe they are reviewing their return policies and making changes for the better. i also tend to avoid bzboys.com. i've had the best luck with newegg.com

70 posted on 02/01/2004 9:00:20 AM PST by techwench (let's see, format c: /u should fix it)

I need to upgrade the XP home to the office edtion. I am getting different information from different clerks. I am being told to purchase the upgrade version because otherwise I will lose my settings. I am also told that the Academic version does not contain the os or os upgrade but instead contains Word, Excel powerpoint and access. So what products do I buy to get the os upgrade and the Word +Excel

I found some great prices herehttp://www.pricegrabber.com/rating_getprodrev.php/masterid=477482/id_type=masterid/ut=18c6a907dd3e14ae

71 posted on 02/05/2004 5:44:33 PM PST by mlmr (Taxation with greedy representation is not a good thing)

To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

My new puter is up and running and it is wonderful!! Thank you and everyone for your help. I didn't realize it has a neon blue tube in it and my children are IMPRESSED!

Puter goes zoom-zoom! It is fast!!

72 posted on 02/14/2004 9:26:56 PM PST by mlmr (Everything is getting better and better!)

Terrific!!!! Be sure and protect yourself, backups and firewalls, anti virus packages, etc!

i AM RUNNING ON MY BACKUP TONIGHT WHILE I FIGURE OUT HOW TO CAPTURE MY OPERATING SYSTEM BEFORE MY MAIN DISK DRIVE TOTALLY QUITS!

73 posted on 02/14/2004 10:09:28 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)

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