Yo. My Mom is getting a new computer, and she's looking at those tiger direct ones. I configured this possibility, thinking they could run Half Life 2, Far Cry, and Doom 3 fine. If there are computers with more bang for the buck, please help me out. Here's how I configured them.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=704727&CatId=1307
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/configdetails.asp?Base=704727
Desktop Computers Build To Order
Systemax Venture® C26 Intel® Celeron® D 330 2.66GHz Processor / Microsoft® Windows® XP Home / 128MB RAM / 40GB HDD / CD-ROM Drive / Build-To-Order Desktop PC
Item No. BTO 988259
PRICE:
Quantity
Usually ships within 3 - 5 Days
Creating your own built-to-order PC is simple using our web configurator. Simply select the button beside the component you would like added to your custom PC. Our price updater will automatically tally up the total for your customized PC based on the components chosen. Once you've made your final selections, simply click on any of the add to cart buttons.
*Please note that the image icons below are not representative of the component. Actual product image may vary.
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.8 GHz 533FSB w/ 1MB Cache (Add $119.99)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2
Memory
512MB DDR333 PC2700 Non-ECC Memory (512MB x 1) (Add $79.99)
Hard Drive
IDE Hard Drive 80GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA (Add $9.99)
Optical Drive
16x (max) DVD ROM Drive (Add $10.00)
Second Optical Drive (cannot be same as primary)
52x32x52 CDRW Drive Black (Add $34.99)
Video Card
ATI Radeon 9800SE 128MB AGP with TV-Out (Add $149.98)
Sound Card
Integrated Audio
Modem
56K V.92 PCI Data/Fax Modem (Add $8.00)
Network Card
Integrated 10/100 Network Adapter
Keyboard
Logitech Internet Keyboard (Add $6.00)
Anti-Virus Software
CA eTrust Anti-Virus 7.0 (Lifetime Updates)
Speakers
Cyber Acoustics 3001 Speakers with Subwoofer (Add $19.99)
I put a 1 by every option I selected. The total is 815.92. I think that's pretty good. Any better deals?
Thanks in advance. We won't be getting any new computers for several years so this sucker has to last and be upgradable. Thanks.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=704727&CatId=1307
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/configdetails.asp?Base=704727
Desktop Computers Build To Order
Systemax Venture® C26 Intel® Celeron® D 330 2.66GHz Processor / Microsoft® Windows® XP Home / 128MB RAM / 40GB HDD / CD-ROM Drive / Build-To-Order Desktop PC
Item No. BTO 988259
PRICE:
Quantity
Usually ships within 3 - 5 Days
Creating your own built-to-order PC is simple using our web configurator. Simply select the button beside the component you would like added to your custom PC. Our price updater will automatically tally up the total for your customized PC based on the components chosen. Once you've made your final selections, simply click on any of the add to cart buttons.
*Please note that the image icons below are not representative of the component. Actual product image may vary.
Processor
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.8 GHz 533FSB w/ 1MB Cache (Add $119.99)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2
Memory
512MB DDR333 PC2700 Non-ECC Memory (512MB x 1) (Add $79.99)
Hard Drive
IDE Hard Drive 80GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA (Add $9.99)
Optical Drive
16x (max) DVD ROM Drive (Add $10.00)
Second Optical Drive (cannot be same as primary)
52x32x52 CDRW Drive Black (Add $34.99)
Video Card
ATI Radeon 9800SE 128MB AGP with TV-Out (Add $149.98)
Sound Card
Integrated Audio
Modem
56K V.92 PCI Data/Fax Modem (Add $8.00)
Network Card
Integrated 10/100 Network Adapter
Keyboard
Logitech Internet Keyboard (Add $6.00)
Anti-Virus Software
CA eTrust Anti-Virus 7.0 (Lifetime Updates)
Speakers
Cyber Acoustics 3001 Speakers with Subwoofer (Add $19.99)
I put a 1 by every option I selected. The total is 815.92. I think that's pretty good. Any better deals?
Thanks in advance. We won't be getting any new computers for several years so this sucker has to last and be upgradable. Thanks.