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Hi, i found about 3 computers that are pretty cheap both $399(CA) for the first two and $339 for the second one. They each have their advantages and disadvantages over each other so i am wondering which one would be better for me. Ill be using it for internet,chatting,gaming, and work.

1...(http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...27588A8009FC8A) Processor Type AMD Sempron 3100+
Processor Speed 1.8GHz
RAM 512MB DDR SDRAM (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 160GB 7200RPM
Optical Drives Dual Layer 16X DVD+/-RW
Graphics Card Integrated SIS Mirage2 Graphics
Available Expansion Bays 1 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI
Cache 256KB
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K V.90
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices Compaq Scroller Mouse, Compaq Keyboard
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Sound Card Integrated Sound Card
Speakers No
System Bus 1600MHz




and 2.....http://configure.dell.com/dellstore/...FEAT_ CH11P11
-didnt give me a copy-able list so i have to give the link to show all its features


and 3.......... Processor Type Intel Celeron D 335
Processor Speed 2.80GHz
RAM 256MB DDR SDRAM PC2700 (Exp. To 2GB)
Hard Drive 80GB
Optical Drives CDRW/DVD-ROM Combo
Graphics Card Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Available Expansion Bays 3 x 3.5", 1 x 5.25"
Available Expansion Slots Info Not Available
Cache 256KB
Disk Drive No
Fax/Modem 56K V.92
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included? Monitor Not Included
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices See The Features Section
Preloaded Operating System XP Home SP2
Sound Card Intel AC 97
Speakers Amplified Stereo Speakers
System Bus 533MHz


(I will most liekly be changing the graphics card when i get more money and possibly adding more RAM because i was thinking about using my next PC to play Games (a few pc games like DiabloII,Halo TRAIL) and emulators like N64 and VBA.. also chatting and homework. Hopefully you guys can help me out here in picking the right one... i know the motherboards must be really ****py on the eMachines but i dont have over $500 CAD to spend:cry:

If you guys do suggest that i pick up one of these computers, then do you think the graphics card and RAM can keep me going for a while? I always read over posts on these forums and i know that i have alot of questions compared to others. Hopefully you guys can save me here. Sorry for asking too much. Thanks a bunch.

Hi GaminNeo - welcome to the best PC help forum on the web!

I won't be online for much longer so I haven't had chance to look properly, but I'd suggest you note what "gaming" you'll be using the PC for to allow the PCHF team to help.

Im pretty sure Diablo2 doesnt require that good of a pc and about the halo pc.. i wouldnt be playing that alot maybe like once a week when i get bored (online play). basically old computer games/ emulators. Also browsing the web and IMing. Hope that helped at all:sad:

anyone got any suggestions what so ever? I wouldnt want to turn to sales people because they just reccommend high priced items from their stores.srry.

Hya GaminNeo , welcome to PCHF.

Looks like the first is the best pc of the three imho , but the second includes a monitor in its price.

Hey, thanks for the reply. I was worried that the 1.8Ghz would effect the overall experience drastically. Its sad that i think none of them have an AGP slot(maybe the Dell one, not sure). If a buy a new graphics card i would have to resort to PCI.

I dont know if they have agp slots , i would need to know wich motherboards are in there.

But dont worry about the 1.8 ghz of the AMD , it will run as good or better as a Intel 3.1ghz.