http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=999968400050001&st=GT5426E&type=product&id=pcmprd68300050001 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8208263&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050068&id=1167444938194 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8208398&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050068&id=1167444938326 Okay, I know all of these computers are from bestbuy, and are more expensive than building one yourself. With that said, it's not for me, its for my mom, who for some reason doesn't trust me to build one for her, and I really don't have the time and patience to build it. She'll only be using this computer for word processing, internet, and for now, maybe light gaming. 2 of these have integrated graphics, and one has a 6150 from nvidia, which is better than the other two, but I'm not sure by how much. This, however, may not stop me from comandeering said computer at a future date and try to play Age of Empires III or something. They all have a PCI E x16 slot open, so I don't believe there will be a problem updating the video card...am I correct in assuming this? Also, price is somewhat of a factor. The 700$ has a 4300 Core duo intel, and the 930$ has a 6300, which seems to be a better processor, but by how much? The same goes for the 900$ with the AMD 5000. Is this worse than the 6300? If so, by how much? The 900$ AMD processor seems to be the frontrunner, as it comes with a monitor and a printer, of which she has both, so we'll see how much the price drops if we can get just the computer without the monitor and printer. So, after seeing the situation, what would you recommend? Thanks in advance for your advice.
Just buy the cheapest one. If its only going to be used word processing and e-mail then you only need the absolute basics. And on the off chance that you'd want to play a game or two on it, buying a $60-$70 video card for it would still make it cheaper than the other two choices. EDIT: Eh forgot to mention, if you need that package with the monitor, printer and everything else, then that would be the better buy than just the $700.
Just buy the cheapest one. If its only going to be used word processing and e-mail then you only need the absolute basics. And on the off chance that you'd want to play a game or two on it, buying a $60-$70 video card for it would still make it cheaper than the other two choices.ProudLarry
yep, exactly what I would of said.... integrated will still be able to play most games on low settings. And as long as their is pci-express slot then it can be very easily upgraded later on
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