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| Author: | whitty [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Computer price-checker |
If this belongs in computer help, move it there. I want to sell my computer to get a new one. Is there any site I can go to that I can get the value of my computer at? |
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| Author: | Ophanim [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
No. Just check around ebay and etc. Good rule of thumb is 1.5 times the part value. |
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| Author: | Disst [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
I'd reccomend tiger direct. |
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| Author: | Ophanim [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
What the ♥♥♥♥ was that even supposed to be. He's selling, not buying. Pretty sure TigerDirect doesn't buy machines. Besides they're terrible generally have higher prices than Newegg and buy failed processor batches. |
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| Author: | whitty [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Ebay had my computer going at $90. That can't be right. I have a Dimension E520, 3 gigs RAM, Intel Pentium D @ 3.00 & 2.99 Ghz, 250GB HD, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE. Cost me nearly $1200. I have had it for a year and a half, though. |
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| Author: | REdFlameZero [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 9:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Whats wrong with the setup? Upgrade your Videocard, Get a new HD, New motherboard and Case and viola. And all that can be done for about 200$ |
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| Author: | whitty [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
REdFlameZero wrote: Whats wrong with the setup? Upgrade your Videocard, Get a new HD, New motherboard and Case and viola. And all that can be done for about 200$ I want a laptop. 
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| Author: | dapaperboy [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
whitty wrote: REdFlameZero wrote: Whats wrong with the setup? Upgrade your Videocard, Get a new HD, New motherboard and Case and viola. And all that can be done for about 200$ I want a laptop. never get a dell laptop. they fail harder then failure its self. i have had 4 dell laptops. my first one got stolen (lol its a loooong story) and i had to replace the other 2 (going to replace my 3rd once my parents let me) broke. |
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| Author: | MaGmA [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Personally, I'd tell you to stick with your Desktop anyway. 9 times out of ten, you can never upgrade a laptop parts wise, other than RAM (still, only sometimes). Plus a good laptop would usually cost 25% more than a desktop that has the same specs. It can also has temperature problems if not made with a good design. (Heat vents) And besides, the portability of laptops is overrated. |
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| Author: | Fearful_Ferret [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
For the record, I have a Dell XPS M1530 and I like it. The first one they sent me fried somehow (no idea how; it had only been half an hour and it just shut off and wouldn't come on again). The customer service was good, though it took a while for them to finally say that they were going to send me a new one (tried replacing the motherboard), and it did take a while for it to get here. Aside from that first month of no laptop, I'm perfectly satisfied with it. And laptops are great for college. If you need a laptop for some specific reason, then get one. If you don't have a particular reason for getting one, then just stick with a desktop. The novelty of a laptop is not worth the price. |
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| Author: | Ophanim [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Quote: Whats wrong with the setup? Upgrade your Videocard, Get a new HD, New motherboard and Case and viola. And all that can be done for about 200$ So he's NOT replacing: The CPU, the RAM, the disk drives. And he's doing all that for 200 bucks. No. |
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| Author: | whitty [ Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Err... I would be replacing the whole thing. The laptop is better in every way. For the exception of the laptop running off a battery and the desktop off a power outlet. |
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| Author: | Ophanim [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
Well if you're gaming, a laptop is never going to rival a top of the line desktop. You may see 8800 but it'll be the laptop version of the 8800, which is slightly less powerful. Seriously dude, unless you have a legitimate reason for needing a laptop instead of just "I wanna be able to take it with me", buy a desktop. So much more bang for your buck. |
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| Author: | whitty [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
The main reason I'm switching to a laptop is for the mobility. I could use it at school. I could use it... Anywhere, really. And I've been sick the last 3 weeks, stuck in bed for a good 2 weeks, and the whole time saying to myself, "Dammit I want a laptop." |
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| Author: | Ophanim [ Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Computer price-checker |
So get a netbook. |
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