xgamer117
01-23-2006, 01:13
Hi. I am having a tough deciding what I should do right now. Just a week ago, the computer I built 2.5 years ago died on me. I have tried all week to revive it, but to no avail. (I am pretty good with hardware so I just think my processor died on me from doing too much work these past years).
That computer had PC2700 1 gb ram, two dvd+-rw drives, 160 gb hdd, amd athlon xp 2400 socket a, and a nvidia fx5200. This computer started really chugging before it died. I tried formatting the hard drive, putting a new hard drive in, taking out all but 1 ram chip, taking out the sound card, taking out both dvd drives, but nothing made it want to work. I have given up on it.
Now, I have been looking at new HP computers. The media center 2005, COMPOSITE input, and tv tuner really interests me in these. I could plug my future PS3 directly into the computer to play on my nice LCD screen. The model of this HP is m7330n. It has AMD 64 x2 4200+, 1 gig of PC333 ram, 1 dvd burner and 1 reader, 250 gb hdd, and integrated graphics. I am in 10th grade right now so I want something that will last at least 3 years, since I can take it to college with me and not have to buy a separate TV. I mainly want it for productivity, watching movies, listening to music, and really for playing games. I know, the integrated graphics is not going to cut it. That's why I made sure it has an open PCI-e slot. I can buy a new graphics card in the autumn when I finish paying off my computer (I can only spend up to $900).
However, I have just looked around and found out that AMD is going to release its new socket AM2 and ATI is going to release a RD580 chipset. The thing is, I don't know if I should wait for the new socket or go with the above pc. I know that socket 939 is in its later stages so it is very stable and reliable right now. When AM2 comes out, it will probably have some bugs in it and will be really expensive. But, it will have DDR2 support and will have a better memory controller, as will be more future-proof.
So my question is, should I get the m7330n now, or should I wait for the socket AM2 boards. Remember, I want this computer to last at least 3 years and be future-proof. I also do not want to spend more than $900.
I would appreciate any input, and sorry for the long post. :oops:
Edit: Oh, I forgot to add, my dad has a laptop that runs fine that I could use for school work until I get my computer. This laptop could last at least another year, but it won't be mine and I can't add any programs, change settings, etc.
That computer had PC2700 1 gb ram, two dvd+-rw drives, 160 gb hdd, amd athlon xp 2400 socket a, and a nvidia fx5200. This computer started really chugging before it died. I tried formatting the hard drive, putting a new hard drive in, taking out all but 1 ram chip, taking out the sound card, taking out both dvd drives, but nothing made it want to work. I have given up on it.
Now, I have been looking at new HP computers. The media center 2005, COMPOSITE input, and tv tuner really interests me in these. I could plug my future PS3 directly into the computer to play on my nice LCD screen. The model of this HP is m7330n. It has AMD 64 x2 4200+, 1 gig of PC333 ram, 1 dvd burner and 1 reader, 250 gb hdd, and integrated graphics. I am in 10th grade right now so I want something that will last at least 3 years, since I can take it to college with me and not have to buy a separate TV. I mainly want it for productivity, watching movies, listening to music, and really for playing games. I know, the integrated graphics is not going to cut it. That's why I made sure it has an open PCI-e slot. I can buy a new graphics card in the autumn when I finish paying off my computer (I can only spend up to $900).
However, I have just looked around and found out that AMD is going to release its new socket AM2 and ATI is going to release a RD580 chipset. The thing is, I don't know if I should wait for the new socket or go with the above pc. I know that socket 939 is in its later stages so it is very stable and reliable right now. When AM2 comes out, it will probably have some bugs in it and will be really expensive. But, it will have DDR2 support and will have a better memory controller, as will be more future-proof.
So my question is, should I get the m7330n now, or should I wait for the socket AM2 boards. Remember, I want this computer to last at least 3 years and be future-proof. I also do not want to spend more than $900.
I would appreciate any input, and sorry for the long post. :oops:
Edit: Oh, I forgot to add, my dad has a laptop that runs fine that I could use for school work until I get my computer. This laptop could last at least another year, but it won't be mine and I can't add any programs, change settings, etc.