Hi,
I was told you guys can help me buy a new computer.
To begin with, I've decided to Echo's Layla 3G, which comes with Tracktion.
I write, sing and play a Martin D35.
I'm hoping to keep the price under $600, and will only need the tower (I think). We have a Best Buy, Circuit City, and various other computer stores here.
As far as my computer knowledge, I'm learning, so you'll have to keep it basic.
Thanks,
V.R.
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I recently purchased a Dell Dimension 3000. -P4 3.0ghz (800 fron
I recently purchased a Dell Dimension 3000.
-P4 3.0ghz (800 front bus)
-256 DDR Ram
-80 gig Hard Drive
-Nothing Special Video/Audio
-15" Flat Panel Display
-1 year of tech support
-CD Rom only
-$532.00 taxes and s/h
This system is not quite ready for recording but this is how I plan to upgrade.
-512 DDR Ram is $29 per stick from TigerDirect.com 1024 DDR Ram is $95 per stick from TigerDirect or $80 on eBay. I plan to go with 2 1-gig sticks from an eBay vendor.
-Hard Drives are dirt cheap now. You can get 250 gig hard drives for about $110 on eBay. but you my not need that much.
-I don't think that the video card on this system supports dual monitors but I don't think you'll be needing one anytime soon.
-DVD Writers are about $50.
Altogether I'll spend about $800, but this is quite good considering it has a Flat Panel Display. I don't think you can beat it. If you can't live without another flat panel, Tiger Direct has 17" for about $159.00
if you are looking under $600 - find someone to build you one...
if you are looking under $600 - find someone to build you one...
either case, look for the following MUST HAVES for a PC:
1 - P4 (no celeron, etc bull shit) 2.0+
2 - 1GB RAM+
3 - 2 hard drives: OS Hard drive and an audio (both at least 7200rpms)
4 - 19" monitor
Immediate Upgrades after purchase:
1 - Back Up Drive (firewire?)
2 - More RAM
3- 2nd 19" Monitor