Got a good computer finally.

Am I the only one who thinks that's not a $500 computer?
I'm staring at the specs and I can't see $500.


Buuut compared to your other computer it's certainly an improvement. Congratz.

"Friend". He's done a lot for me, and I decided to make it even for him.

I paid about $500 for those specs (better in some area's) almost 3 years ago

that stuff is way to outdated for 500$... could build way better things with that

Buddy you got ripped. The total for that setup would be no more than $250.

You can build an AMD 6-core 3.2GHz unit for just around $500.

Dude... what did you do?

I suggest you talk to your friend or something, he obviously didn't have your best interest in mind.

My specs,

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8Ghz
MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Palit GeForce GTX 460 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Pre OC
8 GB of DDR3 OCZ
Arctic Heatsink (Huge block)
Thermaltake Extended Case
750w OCZ Modular Powersupply

650$ all new before tax on November 23, 2010

I think I had a few other things like FakeRaid cards, but I can't be sure. This system was built to play PS2 and Wii games at 1080p. It does a pretty good job and with the new PCSX2 and Dolphin Emulators that just came out it's doing even better. Still wish I would've sprang for the AMD Black Box for an unlocked chip. I also used Arctic Silver compound on the heatsink, though not sure if that really helped.

I have a rule, always buy new. I've been on the receiving end of what looked like good deals only to get screwed. My brother was big for doing that. When a system becomes out dated I figure out which family member needs it the most and give it to them.

So Rule 114, Buy new unless you can't find it new or new has a nerf not present in older models, such as hackable firmware or what not.

Lol. Rip off Understandable if it is from friend, but even if i were to buy from my best friend i wouldnt even pay that much for it. Why dont you grab urself a brand new computer with those 500 dollars and then invite him to dinnner and pay everything urself as a thank you? Profit profit.

[quote name='nico445' post='3887527' date='Sep 15 2011, 08:45 AM']that stuff is way to outdated for 500$... could build way better things with that[/quote]


[quote name='hankchill' post='3887622' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:09 AM']Buddy you got ripped. The total for that setup would be no more than $250.

You can build an AMD 6-core 3.2GHz unit for just around $500.[/quote]


[quote name='_Chaz_' post='3887625' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:10 AM']Dude... what did you do?

I suggest you talk to your friend or something, he obviously didn't have your best interest in mind.[/quote]


[quote name='Alan John' post='3887631' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:16 AM']

500gb HDD

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[quote name='Kayot' post='3888075' date='Sep 15 2011, 03:07 PM']My specs,

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T 2.8Ghz
MSI 870A-G54 AM3 AMD 870 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Palit GeForce GTX 460 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Pre OC
8 GB of DDR3 OCZ
Arctic Heatsink (Huge block)
Thermaltake Extended Case
750w OCZ Modular Powersupply

650$ all new before tax on November 23, 2010

I think I had a few other things like FakeRaid cards, but I can't be sure. This system was built to play PS2 and Wii games at 1080p. It does a pretty good job and with the new PCSX2 and Dolphin Emulators that just came out it's doing even better. Still wish I would've sprang for the AMD Black Box for an unlocked chip. I also used Arctic Silver compound on the heatsink, though not sure if that really helped.

I have a rule, always buy new. I've been on the receiving end of what looked like good deals only to get screwed. My brother was big for doing that. When a system becomes out dated I figure out which family member needs it the most and give it to them.

So Rule 114, Buy new unless you can't find it new or new has a nerf not present in older models, such as hackable firmware or what not.[/quote]

*sigh*

- He's done a lot for me in the past without asking for anything in return. I owe him a lot. I said the price for 500, as he asked for 350, and I felt bad.
- I don't want a computer that can do the most amazing things ever. I want one that will do what I want to do, which is little bit of gaming of some titles I've missed, not for ones that are coming out or are out now.
- 500GB is a lot for me, considering all of my files that I get are compressed small, and I don't do a download frenzy. I do a regular cleanup of my pc every week.

I do hate to make people feel bad about their computers online, but that was simply not worth it at all.

[quote name='Midna' post='3888513' date='Sep 15 2011, 08:00 PM']I do hate to make people feel bad about their computers online, but that was simply not worth it at all.[/quote]

- He's done a lot for me in the past without asking for anything in return. I owe him a lot. I said the price for 500, as he asked for 350, and I felt bad.
- I don't want a computer that can do the most amazing things ever. I want one that will do what I want to do, which is little bit of gaming of some titles I've missed, not for ones that are coming out or are out now.
- 500GB is a lot for me, considering all of my files that I get are compressed small, and I don't do a download frenzy. I do a regular cleanup of my pc every week.

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ShadowSoldier: If you're happy with the arrangement then I'm happy for you.
While it's true that you could have gotten more for the money, there are few things so noble as recompensing a person that has helped you in the past.

Don't listen to people who value money and computers more than friendship, it fits all your needs, and is a huge upgrade for you although, you could've gotten a better one, you and your friend are happier now, and it was a sort of win win situation.

Moneywise: bad idea. However,
Morally: good idea.

It was nice of you to offer more than what he asked for. He must be a really good friend if you're paying $150 for what he did for you.

I'm headed in town today. I'm thinking of buying Portal 2 as it's cheap, and an extra RAM chip. I want to get a HDD so I never have to delete anything after it builds up, but I don't think I'll have enough lol.

[quote name='DarkStriker' post='3888088' date='Sep 16 2011, 12:15 AM']Lol. Rip off Understandable if it is from friend, but even if i were to buy from my best friend i wouldnt even pay that much for it. Why dont you grab urself a brand new computer with those 500 dollars and then invite him to dinnner and pay everything urself as a thank you? Profit profit.[/quote]
This is the win win situation. Deeper friendship after dinner. Even better computer with the 500. Win win

[quote name='ShadowSoldier' post='3891173' date='Sep 17 2011, 10:36 PM']I'm headed in town today. I'm thinking of buying Portal 2 as it's cheap, and an extra RAM chip. I want to get a HDD so I never have to delete anything after it builds up, but I don't think I'll have enough lol.[/quote]

Get Portal 2. Best game I've played this year.

[quote name='emigre' post='3891190' date='Sep 17 2011, 04:58 PM'][quote name='ShadowSoldier' post='3891173' date='Sep 17 2011, 10:36 PM']I'm headed in town today. I'm thinking of buying Portal 2 as it's cheap, and an extra RAM chip. I want to get a HDD so I never have to delete anything after it builds up, but I don't think I'll have enough lol.[/quote]

Get Portal 2. Best game I've played this year.
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what he said.

Portal 2 is one of the best fucking games I've ever played.

[quote name='emigre' post='3891190' date='Sep 17 2011, 02:58 PM'][quote name='ShadowSoldier' post='3891173' date='Sep 17 2011, 10:36 PM']I'm headed in town today. I'm thinking of buying Portal 2 as it's cheap, and an extra RAM chip. I want to get a HDD so I never have to delete anything after it builds up, but I don't think I'll have enough lol.[/quote]

Get Portal 2. Best game I've played this year.
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[quote name='SoulSnatcher' post='3891193' date='Sep 17 2011, 03:00 PM'][quote name='emigre' post='3891190' date='Sep 17 2011, 04:58 PM'][quote name='ShadowSoldier' post='3891173' date='Sep 17 2011, 10:36 PM']I'm headed in town today. I'm thinking of buying Portal 2 as it's cheap, and an extra RAM chip. I want to get a HDD so I never have to delete anything after it builds up, but I don't think I'll have enough lol.[/quote]

Get Portal 2. Best game I've played this year.
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what he said.

Portal 2 is one of the best fucking games I've ever played.
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I got a 2gb RAM chip, and Portal 2 for 30 bucks. Is there a certain way for the RAM to go in? It has four slots for chips, and I put the one I bought in and it clicked and locked in, just wanted to make sure.