amd 64

[andaris]

do you guys know of any company that uses this processor as a pack in computer i see most companies use intel's processors
i know i can build my own but i wanna buy a bundle computer

[Dralor]

Important question: Price range?

[thugbug12]

I was just lookin over at cyberpowerinc.com and a saw a AMD 64 3200+, 1024Mb of RAM, PCI-E GeForce 6600 GT, 160Gb hardrive, and a nice set of Logitech X530 5.1 speakers all for a great price of $1050. Add on a nice Samsung Syncmaster 710N 17'' LCD monitor and you have yourself quite a powerful complete system all for $1300.

[cpiasminc]

HP/Compaq sells AMD64 machines, IBM sells them, though they're a little bit of a pain to find on IBM's site. Gateway owns a subdivision called eMachines which also sells amd64 boxes. And as thugbug mentioned, there's Cyberpower.

Almost every *cheap* machine vendor carries SOME AMD chip -- no guarantees of AMD64, though. If you're willing to spend a lot on enthusiast-type machines, there's always Falcon Northwest and Alienware.

[thugbug12]

Personally i think Alienware, Falcon Northwest, and Voodoo are all overrated and overpriced as you can get a much better deal from somewhere else. Usually if you buy from one of the big three you are mostly paying for the paintjob and the name.

[cpiasminc]

Yeah, that sounds about right. About the only time they're worth considering is if you want something that qualifies more as a workstation (e.g. Dual Opteron or something) than a home PC and it would basically be the same price range no matter who you went to.

But y'know, there are obviously some people who are willing to shell out the cash seeing as how Alienware is able to freely charge $3500 for a machine you can get elsewhere for less than $2000, and they're still in business.

[Coded-Dude]

http://www.pricewatch.com

This is where I usually look for prices when I want to go buy something(I like to see average unbiased costs)
Anywho, you should/might be able to find an AMD64 system here...

[andaris]

thanks alot guys
im willing to spend a good 700-1100
although i went to the hp site found one running at 2.4 512mb ddr
128mb nvidiacard 160gig disk at about $830
sounds reseonable right?

[Dralor]

Asus A8V Deluxe Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Athlon 64 3400+ / 60GB HDD (2 x 60GB) / 512MB DDR / 64MB Video Card / DVD±RW / CPU Fan / WiFi Card / Mid-Tower Case / Keyboard / Mouse / Speakers

for $519.99 after rebates.It comes with cheap video card that is easily reaplced but no monitor or os.

[andaris]

Asus A8V Deluxe Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Athlon 64 3400+ / 60GB HDD (2 x 60GB) / 512MB DDR / 64MB Video Card / DVD±RW / CPU Fan / WiFi Card / Mid-Tower Case / Keyboard / Mouse / Speakers

for $519.99 after rebates.It comes with cheap video card that is easily reaplced but no monitor or os.
whats cpu speed and link please?

[thugbug12]

If you plan on using the computer for gaming i would highly recromend not going to HP/Compaq, Dell , or any of those companys that build computers really cheap. Usually they cut costs by including a crappy vid card or something elso too slow for gaming. But if you're not a gamer then they can be pretty resonable.

[Dralor]

The bastards got rid of the offer it doesn't existanymore darn sorry about that.

[ultimategamer2004]

Asus A8V Deluxe Socket 939 Barebone Kit / AMD Athlon 64 3400+ / 60GB HDD (2 x 60GB) / 512MB DDR / 64MB Video Card / DVD±RW / CPU Fan / WiFi Card / Mid-Tower Case / Keyboard / Mouse / Speakers

for $519.99 after rebates.It comes with cheap video card that is easily reaplced but no monitor or os.
whats cpu speed and link please?

Just 1 question if you arnt going for a really top end beast thats unique why not build your own as its cheeper?

[andaris]

well im not really that tech wise so i wouldnt know how to do it
although i could find someone to do it for me
question: what would be the average if i build it for a 2.4 3400+
64 with 512MB ddr dvd burner and a 128 mb geforcefx
what cards are better ati's or nvidia's this is alot but an estimate would help
thanks...

[ultimategamer2004]

About £500 max just for the system and thats with a big hard drive and good dvd reriter etc... with a 17" TFT around £700.

[andaris]

maybe cheaper in america. but ill really look into it thanks
i could save that money for the psp :wink:

[ultimategamer2004]

Yeah it could be cheaper i supose if you give me all the specs i'll work out an exact price for you. :wink:

[andaris]

i know nothing of motherboards :oops:
so i coudnt say... :oops:

NO O.S
AMD athlon 64 3400+ at 2.4 ghz
80 gig SATA hardisk
1 gig ddr pc2300
double layer dvd 16x +/- r/w drive
2 usb 2.0, 1 firewire, 9 in one card reader
integrated 5.1 sound card
128 mb ddr nvidia geforcefx 5200 xt, tv out
lan
wifi card
5.1 speakers (anything decent)
no mon.
no mouse.
hope thats good enough im not a tech wiz....

[ultimategamer2004]

AMD Athlon 64 3400 (£152)
Mobo (varios Choices) (£50)
80GB HDD (£40)
1GB DDR RAM PC3200 (£100)
Double Layer DVD Rw (£45)
Card reader (£25)
FX 5200 (£30)
WI-FI Card (£20)
5.1 Speakers (£50)

Total: £502.