COMPUTER GURU's

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

I am going to purchase a new computer system as I listened to SPOCK and decided throw out my computer out the window.....

This is what I am looking at....

The cpu will be primarily used for email, internet, excel, and wordperfect. I hardly play games online so the video card is of little importance in my search for a good system.
Would appreciate some thoughts if any of you have some experience with a similar setup.....

THANKS

Description....

Powered by the AMD Athlon XP 2200+, the eMachines T2200 packs a punch. It comes standard with a built-in 40xCD-RW drive, 16x DVD Drive, a huge 100GB hard drive, 512MB of memory and an integrated 10/100 Ethernet adapter for future broadband Internet access.

Mfr. Part Number: T2200
Available Expansion Bays 2 x 3.5"
Available Expansion Slots 2 PCI & 1 AGP
Cache 256KB L2 Cache
CPU Speed QuantiSpeed Architecture @ 1.80GHz
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP 2200+
Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44MB
Fax/Modem 56K v.92 Modem
Graphic Card 32MB Integrated S3 ProSavage8
Hard Drive 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
I/O Ports 6 USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, 3 IEEE1394
Included Software MS Works 2000, MS Money 2002
Internet Camera No
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Optical Drives 40X12X48 CD-RW Drive, 16X DVD-ROM Drive
Other Control Devices No
Preloaded Operating System Windows XP Home Edition
RAM 512MB PC2100 DDR (exp. to 2.0GB)
Removable Storage No
Sound Card Integrated Sound
Speakers Stereo
System Bus 266MHz
Warranty 3 Years Parts & Labour



More Information
The eMachines T2200 is a powerful, performance machine that blends intelligent design with impressive features to creat an exceptional computing experience. With its AMD Athlon ? XP 2200+ processor, 512MB of DDR memory and a fast 100GB hard drvie for storage, it has the muscle to power through programs and applications with ease - no waiting and no hassles! This screaming system includes dual optical drives - CD-RW and DVD, front panel USB 2.0 and 1394 firewire ports. You'll even find the little extras that make a big difference, such as an available AGP slot for future upgrades, built-in ethernet, a scroll mouse, premium multi-media keyboard and amplified speakers. This is the "Muscle Car" of the PC world.

 

[hellah10]

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore/

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

I am not a MAC fan,

P.S. In terms of computers only though OMAR...


What did you get when you bought a new cpu?

 

[BahamaMama]

log on to messenger

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Annie, I am not able to....

I am at work and MSN is not allowed on our systems here....
Hopefully should be back in touch with you by the end of the week...

You have been missed...

How are things?

 

[Penguinfan]

If those uses are your requirements then the best advice would be to not over-spend on a machine, plain and simple. The most basic machines will do all you are asking at very good speeds. You have to consider how you get on-line as well and what you will be doing with it in the future. Excel and word perfect files do not take up much hard disk space, gaming does so if your not playing games on-line or otherwise then a gigantic hard drive is not a requirement, nor is a super fast processor. If you get on-line with a dial up connection then again speed is not a big issue on your end. Many desktops on low-price range will do more than what you are asking. You can save a ton by purchasing a machine with a Pentium 3 as most places are clearing them out to make room for the newer faster Pentiums. My desktop is still a Pentuim 2, mostly my 2 and 3 year old use it, but I do as well sometimes, when I am not on the laptop. My only other advice is not to skimp on memory, the more the better.

If you have any specific questions about certain machines I would be more than happy to help.

penguinfan

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Thanks Penguin,

The reason for the 100GB HD is due to the fact that I download numerous songs that I copy onto a CD(burner). I just want to have a decent system that will be good for the next 5-7 years, so flexibility is important. I have always purchased Pentium's and this would be my first Athlon cpu, do you have any thoughts on them? Also, would it be wise to get a bigger cooling fan?

Thanks Bud

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Forgot to mention I get on-line via cable....

 

[BahamaMama]

all is good here......well, at least *partially* good. have half of a closing on the home improvement loan on Tuesday, but they are gonna hold out 13K of it until January when my *title search* comes up clear again ..... at least i'm getting enough to do most of the remodeling necessary to get a ton more for the downstairs apartment (Brad decided to stay in Phoenix to try and make things work, so it's up to me now to get the place in tip top shape) It's quite likely he'll be making the SuperBowl trip tho!!


as far as the puter goes...not that what you are looking for means much to a puter idiot like myself, but the BEST advice i could give you is WWWAAAAAIIIIITTTTTT!!!!!! I heard you are getting a Sam's Club in Toronto in the near future/future, and you can't beat that store for puter prices

 

[Penguinfan]

Athalon processors do not run to the advertised speed COMPARED to a Pentium, but they are good equipment nontheless. I always suggest a bigger cooling fan for EVERY machine, not because overheating is so much of a common problem, but that it is usually a disaster when it happens. I also would ditch the DVD option, I never really understood why a desktop has a DVD in the first place, I mean how many people watch a movie on their desktop? I know you can hook it to the TV, but focrying out loud shell out the $69 at Wal-Mart and just buy a cheap one for the tv. Sorry bout the rant there. Otherwise I see no problem in buying an Athalon processor for the applications you are interested in, and it is a good idea to get a solid CD burner if you download music for that purpose.

penguinfan

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Good news Annie....Say hi to the kids for me....

At Best Buy/Future Shop this system runs for about $1399.00 CDN
plus tax(15%).... I have a friend that will build this system for me for about half the price so I am saving $ there, just wondering if I should add or take away components of the system...


Thanks

C U soon!!

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Thanks Penguin, will do that as it is unnecessary.

Thanks for the help, my buddy will start putting it together tomorrow...One more thing, what motherboard do you recommend?

I am also going to ditch the fax/modem as I have cable


Thanks

 

[Penguinfan]

I have cable access as well so I know what you mean about the fax modem being useless, as far as mother boards I would love to sound like I know what I am talking about on that one, but I would defer that question to your friend who builds computers. Components and software I can help with, but I have never actually built a machine, God knows I have replaced enough stuff on my computer, but never started from scratch.

penguifan (counting my losses on the day)

 

[Penguinfan]

One more thing, check with him about the itegrated sound card, if your into music that is something you may want to upgrade later and if it is part of the motherboard (intergrated) you can't update it, at least not easily.
penguinfan

 

[hellah10]

When I bought my system....

P4 2.4GHz Norwood, 533MHz Bus CPU <~~there`s a 400 and 533

Gigabyte 8IHXP Motherboard - 478 socket, 6 PCIs, 1 AGP(4x) 4 RIMM sockets, built in LAN and Sound

Thats about it. I put back my burner, DVD player, and 2 HDs. For the new AMDs and P4....you`ll need a newer power supply

I veryyy happy with my P4...everything is smooth....havent experienced any choopiness or nothing.

 

[Spock]

for internet purposes and basic use of excel and word etc. Emachines shud be more than sufficient ..

I have also heard that the eMachines have a very very heavy CPU which makes it very hard to lift up .. figure it will last in ur room more than the earlier one did ..

btw if u need help in lifting it up to throw it outta the window please call me

Cheers !!!
Live Long and Prosper <-- to the computer that is
Spock

 

[Skinar]

Just my opinion, but every E-Machine I've ever opened up has had cheap components. My suggestion would be to let your friend build your system, keep it generic, stick with NVidia for your video, overspend on RAM.

I rebuild my system about once a year, sell off the old parts, buy new and I don't lose too much in the process. I always buy processors with the best value, which right now means something in the Athlon 1600-1800 range, I found one for $53 brand new, matched a MB for $74 that included NVidia chipset built-in. Buying the newest and greatest is v-e-r-y expensive and useless for the most part unless you're a big time gamer.

Like I said, just my opinion.

 

[Penguinfan]

I found one for $53 brand new, matched a MB for $74 that included NVidia chipset built-in.

Damn, now thats a deal!

penguinfan

 

[TIME TO MAKE $$$]

Yesterday I made my decision and just found out that my new cpu has arrived....


Available Expansion Bays 1 3.5" Internal
Available Expansion Slots 1 PCI
Cache 512KB Integrated On-Die Level 2
CPU Speed 2.66GHz
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 Processor
Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive
Graphic Card 64MB nVidia? GeForce4? MX440 AGP
Hard Drive 120GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
I/O Ports 6 USB 2.0, Serial, Parallel, 2 IEEE1394
Included Software Imaging, DVD Player, Sony
Monitor Samsung 760V 17" TFT LCD Monitor - Silver
Network Card 10/100 TX Fast Ethernet
Optical Drives 2X DVD-RW Drive, 16X DVD-ROM Drive
Preloaded Operating System Windows XP PRO Edition
RAM 1.0GB PC2100 DDR (exp. to 1.5GB)
Sound Card Integrated Audio
Speakers Stereo
System Bus 533MHz
Warranty 5 Year Parts & Labour

Thanks to those who helped along the way...

 

[TORONTO-VIGILANTE]

that's great.

now get your ass back in the "let's make a story thread" and continue it.:nono: