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angel anne · 23-11-2005, 06:40 AM

Buying a new computer

Hey all, new here and am looking at buying a brand new computer . I found one that im pretty interested in. it has a Sony-VAIO-3.4GHz Pentium 4. heres the link for more details:

http://www.masspc.com/desktops/Deskt...Vaio-Computer/

I'll be using it for schooling but also for gaming (not hardcore to the max) and maybe some photoshop. What i wanna know is wether or not this system will be good enough for what im doing? thanks in advance for any help !

StimpE · 23-11-2005, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by angel anne

Buying a new computer

Hey all, new here and am looking at buying a brand new computer . I found one that im pretty interested in. it has a Sony-VAIO-3.4GHz Pentium 4. heres the link for more details:

http://www.masspc.com/desktops/Deskt...Vaio-Computer/

I'll be using it for schooling but also for gaming (not hardcore to the max) and maybe some photoshop. What i wanna know is wether or not this system will be good enough for what im doing? thanks in advance for any help !

The specs of that PC is sufficient for the requirements you stated. It will run most games fine, but not at the maximum resolution, but definitely playable.
Also, for "schooling", I think you mean office apps, will also run that fine.

ninja fetus · 23-11-2005, 06:31 AM

it's extremely over priced.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883102627
that's more like it, way better computer.

StimpE · 23-11-2005, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja fetus

it's extremely over priced.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883102627
that's more like it, way better computer.

All sony PC's are overpriced. He just asked if it was good enough

pelvis_3 · 23-11-2005, 07:06 AM

Plus, look at his flag!

bobbyk · 24-11-2005, 08:46 AM

Way too expensive for the specs..

Big B · 24-11-2005, 09:05 AM

Yes, that will do the job without problem. Assuming you don't want to play F.E.A.R. at 1600x1200, that shouldn't do to badly in gaming, provided you're not trying to go above 1024x768 and/or jack up the eye-candy in games.

However...

By the specs alone, yes, it's quite a bit, but with the software included, it's probably not as bad off as it might seem. Still, I would look around at other companies offerings and see what you can get for your money. I know Dell tends to run some good deals regularly, and while not everyone likes them, you might get a little more grunt for the money or pay less for something equivalet to what Sony's asking.

Hell, the Dell XPS 600 base unit running for $1599 offers all-around better specs AND a 19" flat-panel LCD (the one to the far right) in the package. The Sony Vaio requires the monitor sold separately. If you already have a monitor, you should be able to drop the 19" from the list and save even more money.

23-11-2005, 06:40 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
angel anne Geek Trainee Join Date: Nov 2005 Gender: Posts: 1 Status: Offline	got a question? need some answer. Buying a new computer Hey all, new here and am looking at buying a brand new computer . I found one that im pretty interested in. it has a Sony-VAIO-3.4GHz Pentium 4. heres the link for more details: http://www.masspc.com/desktops/Deskt...Vaio-Computer/ I'll be using it for schooling but also for gaming (not hardcore to the max) and maybe some photoshop. What i wanna know is wether or not this system will be good enough for what im doing? thanks in advance for any help !

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Big B HWF Godfather Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 28 Male Posts: 9,636 Times Helpful: 585 My Mood: Devilish Status: Offline My Computer	Yes, that will do the job without problem. Assuming you don't want to play F.E.A.R. at 1600x1200, that shouldn't do to badly in gaming, provided you're not trying to go above 1024x768 and/or jack up the eye-candy in games. However... By the specs alone, yes, it's quite a bit, but with the software included, it's probably not as bad off as it might seem. Still, I would look around at other companies offerings and see what you can get for your money. I know Dell tends to run some good deals regularly, and while not everyone likes them, you might get a little more grunt for the money or pay less for something equivalet to what Sony's asking. Hell, the Dell XPS 600 base unit running for $1599 offers all-around better specs AND a 19" flat-panel LCD (the one to the far right) in the package. The Sony Vaio requires the monitor sold separately. If you already have a monitor, you should be able to drop the 19" from the list and save even more money. __________________ Hardware Forums\|HWF Rules\|My DVD's\|PSU FAQ\|HWF Folding Team\|2CPU

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