Why is this pc really cheap?

Im wondering if i should get this pc.. I dont have a pc of my own so i was looking for a good one for a low price.. I dont want to build by own cause i dont have that kind of time. but for this pc i have a graphics card to put in it.. im just wondering why its so cheap? lol

Does anyone recommend I buy it?

HERE IT IS

what kind of games will it play nicely?

at the moment i just really want to use it to play WoW and Counter strike 1.6.. not very demanding games like crysis or World at War.. so i will have time to upgrade if i want to..

Probably the most demanding game i would want to play is Dawn of War 2..

Im wondering if i should get this pc.. I dont have a pc of my own so i was looking for a good one for a low price.. I dont want to build by own cause i dont have that kind of time. but for this pc i have a graphics card to put in it.. im just wondering why its so cheap? lol

Does anyone recommend I buy it?

HERE IT IS

what kind of games will it play nicely?

elite_destroyer

It's cheap because it has a crappy Phenom "Quad Core" processor with only 1.8GHz. (GHz is important for games)

Because it has an integrated video card.

Because it's a Gateway.

If you have the time to game, why don't you have the time to build?

Im wondering if i should get this pc.. I dont have a pc of my own so i was looking for a good one for a low price.. I dont want to build by own cause i dont have that kind of time. but for this pc i have a graphics card to put in it.. im just wondering why its so cheap? lol

Does anyone recommend I buy it?

HERE IT IS

what kind of games will it play nicely?

I just dont want to go through the hassle of finding parts and putting money into certin parts i dont really need.elite_destroyer

[QUOTE="elite_destroyer"]I just dont want to go through the hassle of finding parts and putting money into certin parts i dont really need.mastershake575

I kind of want to bulid but when i try to get a good combo of things it costs more than this one.. if someone could come up with a build for me around the same price as this one.. i would build my own.. I just dont want to go through the hassle of finding parts and putting money into certin parts i dont really need.elite_destroyer

Kinda in a rush, sorry.

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

ASUS M3A78-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 780V Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.164882

Includes:

-AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor Model HDX710WFGIBOX - Retail

-MSI R4830-T2D512 Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail

SILVERSTONE ST400 400W ATX 12V 2.2 Power Supply - Retail

Total: $448

[QUOTE="elite_destroyer"]I kind of want to bulid but when i try to get a good combo of things it costs more than this one.. if someone could come up with a build for me around the same price as this one.. i would build my own.. I just dont want to go through the hassle of finding parts and putting money into certin parts i dont really need.kaitanuvax

Kinda in a rush, sorry.

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel , SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

ASUS M3A78-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 780V Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.164882

Includes:

-AMD Phenom II X3 710 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor Model HDX710WFGIBOX - Retail

-MSI R4830-T2D512 Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail

SILVERSTONE ST400 400W ATX 12V 2.2 Power Supply - Retail

Total: $448

My budget is perferably around 500

while removing the os you upgrade ur self to a +150$ value Video card by increase ur cap at 500$ instead of 452$ ?
how about a 4850 as minimum and for more high performances level There would be 260GTX / 4870 512 or 1GB

But soon a 4890 release at around same price as 4870 1GB : 199-250$US : which would Lead to release of nvidia 275GTX but that would be down performances 285GTX which would make the 4890 As Leading in powerfull Card in therm of single power probably as it state it could be easly +20% more power then 4870

How ever it didn't state if it was Also Better Then 4870 1GB and if it did include the 1GB overclocked as sapphire Toxic 4870 1GB
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/graphics/2009/02/23/sapphire-ati-radeon-hd-4870-1gb-toxic/1


Also a good Quesiton to you : what ur monitor max Resolution 1280x1024 ? 1680x1050 ?
http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3520&p=8

[QUOTE="elite_destroyer"]

Im wondering if i should get this pc.. I dont have a pc of my own so i was looking for a good one for a low price.. I dont want to build by own cause i dont have that kind of time. but for this pc i have a graphics card to put in it.. im just wondering why its so cheap? lol

Does anyone recommend I buy it?

HERE IT IS

what kind of games will it play nicely?

kaitanuvax

It's cheap because it has a crappy Phenom "Quad Core" processor with only 1.8GHz. (GHz is important for games)

Because it has an integrated video card.

Because it's a Gateway.

If you have the time to game, why don't you have the time to build?

Look bud there's really just a few things you should be looking for

1) at least a Dual or quad-core CPU (Intel Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Duo's are good options)

2) atleast 2GB RAM

3) Get a Comp with at least a GeForce 9800GTX /GTX260 OR even better a Radeon HD4850/4870 Graphics card(leave integrated GPU's out, they aren't powerful enough for games at all)

4) a decent sized Hard drive (320GB+)

5) AT LEAST A GOOD 500-600W Power supply, I highlight this cause it'll make a big difference down the line if you decide to add more stuff to your rig later on, you'll need the extra power a good PSU can deliver, don't go with no-name units, ask the system builder to confirm exactly the bits they're using and make sure they're from good brands like Corsair, Silverstone, Lian Li, Enermax, Antec, Thermaltake, BeQuiet or PC Power & Colling.

Oh and as a side note, it's best not to buy from DELL, gateway or HP since alot of thier systems (particularly budget ones) come with very limited expansion options for upgradeing down the road, better to go with an independent builder like Novatech or MESH (if your in the UK) or I suppose Cyberpower, Chillblast, Velocity Micro,Vadim (though thiey're quite expensive),Scan Computers.

Ask some of the others for other good builders, and if you want more detailed info I can look about for you.

Cheers

Sam The Bam

what about this pc?

Overpriced and down power A Geforce 6100 VS a 4830 ? you got to be kidding me Elite destroyer : Do you got any instant messanger ?

oh and my bad for one thing i bad readed i tough you said you already ad a OS such as window XP : but guess you have to spend for the OS :
and ur Set a 4830 is Still really good for most of gaming compare to a Gefroce 6100 ? IT A joke how strong it is

what about this pc?

elite_destroyer

what about this pc?

it would be Still Bad For gaming. over a 4830 You really have no idea how stronger it is then ur old card . Do you got any instant messangin device ? if not join this chat room that i made it called Marcthpro Gamespot room http://marcthpro.chatango.com/

if you don't taike Kaituvax Build you will regret it when Starcraft II Come out
also when Diablo 3 In September (Beta) and Release at December come out *
You could also regret to being unable to play newest game such as Fallout 3 / Far cry 2 / And all new incoming game : i just warn you that all

While I agree that getting a good 500-600W psu is preferable, on a budget you cant always go for the best. Kaitanuvax's build is excellent. Add OS and you're set.Mr_NoName111

i can always upgrade this system later on.. im just focusing on the games i want now. and i have an xbox 360 already so i wont be playing games like fallout 3 and farcry 2 and stuff on my pc.. I will have a new graphics card and maybey processor by the release of diablo 3 and starcraft 2.. so with that said is that pc a good choice for what i have planned?elite_destroyer

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227136

apprentyl Elite Destroyer want To have this but it cause it as already OS + Better then is Parent Pentium 4 2.6GHZ
But he would get this monitor as well http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236057

Currently I'm trying to make a Better build then There build For Lower money and with all that include that are Essential Part of PC you guy got any idea?
Budget PC build For Low optimized gaming is not my Best Speciality and speaking with other could being a better collaboration
he might as well not get pc a pc upgrade before summer For Diablo 3 Beta How Ever

I think how ever i'm getting close to defeat them at there game of budget pc
instead id go based on kaituvax buidl but removing the video card combo !
And putting a cheap motherboard with build-in video card that is Better then Ibuypower / Cyberpower. if you conclude that theory.. it would be Better
now time to applicate it

Here's a prebuilt PC in your price range.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saving/show.asp?id=1862610

You'll be able to upgrade that one, unlike that Gateway. (but be aware that motherboard doesn't support SLI)

Also, that price doesn't include an OS. Oh and if you google "Cyberpowerpc coupons" you should be able to find something that can at least get you 5% off.

Wow, if you wanted an OS, all you had to do was include one in the build.

EDIT: Found a much cheaper one:

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Vista-64-bit-System-Builders/dp/B0015M2OB0/ref=sr_1_33?ie=UTF8&s=software&qid=1237171057&sr=8-33

New Total: $538

Don't know why Newegg overprices OS's.

yeah they overpriced of 10$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488 :-OEM VIsta 64 bits premiun home 99$+Free shipping

Since your not into building one I would get one from cyberpower.

The CPU isnt the problem....it can be overclocked.

Go. With. kaitanuvax's build. It's INCREDIBLE how much better than graphics card and the build in general will be compared to those two that you looked at. Btw, the one in the op is a pretty bad deal.

Everything about it, is crap.

If you build your own PC, you'll get a computer that is easily twice as powerful as a pre-built for the same amount of money.

9100e is horrible 1.8ghz with 512kb cache i would rather get a duel core