Which is the better computer?
 

I have no idea. Bump http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/smile.gif

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Gateway - 9500 Desktop GT5662
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Warranty Terms - Parts
1 year limited
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Warranty Terms - Labor
1 year limited
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Product Height
15.6"
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Product Width
7.2"
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Product Weight
23.4 lbs.
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Product Depth
16.1"
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Processor Brand
AMD
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Processor Platform
AMD LIVE!
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Processor
AMD Phenom(TM)
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Processor Speed
2.2GHz
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System Bus
3600MHz
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Cache Memory
2MB on die Level 3
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System Memory (RAM)
3GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
4GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
PC2-5300 DDR2
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Hard Drive Type
Serial ATA II (7200 rpm)
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Hard Drive Size
500GB
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Graphics
ATI Radeon 2400XT
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Video Memory
256MB (discrete)
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Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
No
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TV Tuner
No
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MPEG
Yes
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Audio
High-definition (8-channel support)
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Speakers
External amplified stereo
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Built-in Web Cam
No
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Modem
56 Kbps* ITU V.92-ready PCI internal fax modem *Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
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Network Card
Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Wireless Networking
None
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Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
8x DVD+R DL; 8x DVD-R DL; 16x8x16 DVD+RW; 16x6x16 DVD-RW; 12x DVD-RAM; 48x32x48 CD-RW
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Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
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Total Expansion Bays
3 (3.5"), 2 (5.25"), 1 Portable Media Drive Bay
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Available Expansion Bays
1 (3.5"), 1 (5.25"), 1 Portable Media Drive
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Total Expansion Slots
1 PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2
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Available Expansion Slots
2 PCI-E x1
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USB 2.0 Ports
6
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IEEE 1394 Ports
None
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S-Video Outputs
1
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Additional Audio/Video Connectors
2 DVI, 6 audio
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Serial Ports
None
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Parallel Ports
None
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Game Ports
None
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Keyboard Description
Elite multimedia
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Other Control Devices (mouse, etc.)
USB optical 2-button wheel mouse
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Operating System
Windows Vista Home Premium
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Software Included
Microsoft Money Essentials, Works 8.5; CyberLink Power2Go; Gateway BigFix and more

Originally posted by LordShiva
Invalid poll http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ons/icon13.gif The Banana 2000 is quite the outdated system http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ons/icon13.gif

whoops. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/redface.gif I meant GB. Gigabytes of DDR2 SDRAM for the perpetually clueless among us.

Where's the "Both of these systems suck" option?

I don't need to host a server, create 3D graphics, spend $$$$$$ for an overhyped machine that will still be obsolete in 3 days, or have the technical know-how to build my own.

So what would you get? I'm on a budget here.

Should get a Dell. Though their tech support is often Indian, it's really responsive.

Originally posted by Ming
What's your budget, and what would these puppies cost you? ~$1200, and they'd set me back about $1050. But that's b/c I'm looking at a package deal w/22" LCD monitor, printer & USB.

Dell blows.

Get an xps 630 http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs

Originally posted by snoopy369


Absolutely, but you're looking at Gateway and HP, both of which blow more... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif So true. HP computers especially laptops are like landmines that go off when you touch them, except they destroy everything you've been working on rather than your legs.

I would never suggest buying a PC from any major vendor (or most minor ones, sorry nye), I would always suggest that you buy the parts from 1 or 2 places, and build it your self. Hell, it's nothing more than an incredably large and simple mechano set.

He already said he doesn't want to build it.

Go with the Dell you can afford.

I have an older computer w/ a better video card. I know the video card is crap but I figure THAT I can buy and install myself.

The system I just bought (cyberpower.com):

POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts Power Supplies (CoolerMaster Unit 600 Watts eXtreme Power - SLI Supports)

CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E8400 CPU @ 3.0GHz 1333FSB 6MB L2 Cache 64-bit

CD: 20X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER

CD2: 16X DVD ROM

FLOPPY: 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE

FLASHMEDIA: INTERNAL 12in1 Flash Media Reader/Writer

FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK

HDD: Single Hard Drive (250GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD

MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard

MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard) 3GB (3x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (Corsair)

NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition w/ Service Pack 2

SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 16X PCI Express (EVGA Powered by NVIDIA [+5]) Grand total of ~$1150. No monitor, obviously. They have various deals.

I'm enjoying it so far.

-Arrian