Best Bang for Buck PC

[f71pp3d]

I looking to buy a new PC this boxing day, but i can't decide which one. I'm looking for something in the 600-800 range. This computer will be used for work and occasional gaming (ie. CS:S, MMORPG's)

HP Pavillion Media Centre Desktop PC- AMD Phenom X4-5G memory- 750GB HD- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300GE Graphics DX10 (Min 10 per store)
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/flyers/image_full/208/ 699.99

HP Pavillion Destop PC- AMD Phenom X4-6G memory- 640GB HD- NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE (Min 10 per store)
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/flyers/image_full/208/ 749.99

HP Pavillion a6648F PC- Intel Core2 Quad- 4G memory- 500GB HD- Intel Media Accelerator 3100 Integrated Graphics (Min 15 per store) 799.99
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/flyers/image_full/105/

So, which one would you guys pick? Thanks, and Happy Holidays :cheesygri

[ben_liu]

I'd buy this one:

HP Pavillion Media Centre Desktop PC- AMD Phenom X4-5G memory- 750GB HD- 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300GE Graphics DX10 (Min 10 per store)

But would personally buy parts and build myself.

[thehype2049]

6 rules right now if u want the best bang for your buck...

#1 Intel always, AMD have not been able to compete with Intel for 2 years now, but before they were beating them in terms of preformace/$. Buy a Intel core 2 duo or a quad core. Simple as that / stick to Intel.

#2 memory, u dont need 6GB of memory if u got a low end graphics card. Most is 4gb. Dont spend more than u have too.

#3 dont worry about hard drive space too much. Cost of hard drives these days are ridiculous cheap. Most people only need alot of space if there storing movies and stuff. This u can always upgrade cheaply, and easily.

#4 dont get suckered into buy those warranties. You wont need them with any desktops. Only laptops require warranties in my experience.

#5 Check tigerdirect.ca and newegg.ca. You can get better deals from there.

#6 You wont be gaming with those low end graphic cards. Try looking for something with a Nvidia 9600. Its a good card for this price. It will cost u a bit more but it will definably make ur experience enjoyable vs. not.
GL

[XxXSnake23XxX]

build your own?

[rimi]

build your own?

best option IMO.