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Purchasing computer #597670 02/15/10 09:21 PM 02/15/10 09:21 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il. exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer
exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il.	hi all I was looking at a used computer in a store and I wanted to know what you guys thought about it. the specs are; Dual Core CPU RAM 2048MB HDD 250 GB DVD/CD burner Windows XP SP2 NVIDIA 9500GT Cost $400 Kim You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: exalthim2] #597716 02/16/10 12:34 AM 02/16/10 12:34 AM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 40,644 southeast USA Jenny100 GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100 GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator Sonic Boomer Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 40,644 southeast USA	Those specs seem OK. If possible, I'd want to know the make and wattage of the power supply so I'd know if I could upgrade the video card if I felt like it. Is this a brand name computer or a custom built?

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: Jenny100] #597859 02/16/10 01:45 PM 02/16/10 01:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,849 Michigan Geo Addicted Boomer
Geo Addicted Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,849 Michigan	Compare yours with this one.For $513 it includes,keyboard,mouse,windows-7,speakers,and larger harddrive.Its always good to compare with 1 or more other computers. ( http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/AMD_Athlon_X2_Configurator/ )

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: Geo] #597890 02/16/10 04:06 PM 02/16/10 04:06 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il. exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer
exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il.	Thanks Geo I'll check it out. Jenny, what kind of wattage do I need? Also, the computer is a used DELL Thanks Kim You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: exalthim2] #597900 02/16/10 04:22 PM 02/16/10 04:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 21,253 Near St. Louis, MO Draclvr Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
Draclvr Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support True Blue Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 21,253 Near St. Louis, MO	If they don't tell you what the wattage of the power supply is, perhaps you could post the model of the computer... It's spring. My life is weeds.

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: Draclvr] #598033 02/16/10 11:13 PM 02/16/10 11:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il. exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer
exalthim2 OP Addicted Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,653 Waukegan, Il.	The power supply is 280 watts You don't have to attend every argument you're invited to.

Re: Purchasing computer [Re: exalthim2] #598105 02/17/10 08:22 AM 02/17/10 08:22 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,849 Michigan Geo Addicted Boomer
Geo Addicted Boomer Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,849 Michigan	I would say that PS is undersized and will probably run hot.However donot let that deter you if you really want that computer.You can get a larger PS at NewEgg for under $50 and put it in yourself.

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