Computer Buying

[MadMike]

After my old HP Windows ME went kaput (along with all my SH2 campaigns, SH2 and PA), I got online and checked out Wal Mart. Actually, it's the infamous Zonealarm bug which I can't fix, even in safemode...
That afternoon, purchased an eMachines W3107 Desktop PC w/ 17CRT, 1.8GHz AMD Sempron 3100+ processor for $478 (not counting state sales tax).
No problems running SH3 (except for a small driver issue, grey colored crewman's faces occasionally while surfaced). Otherwise it runs great.

Yours, Mike

Display: 17" Flat CRT (16" diagonal viewable), 1280x1024 @ 60Hz

Processor: AMD Sempron 3100+ processor, Operates at 1.8GHz 256KB L2 Cache 1600MHz System Bus

Memory: 512MB DDR (1 x 512MB), 400Mhz (PC3200)Expandable to 2GB

Hard Drive: 100GB (7200 rpm, 2MB Cache)hard drive

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home (with SP2)

Optical Device: DVD +/-RW, 16x Multi-Format Double Layer(up to 8.5GB with Double Layer media)

Expansion Slots: 1 PCI-E x16, 1 PCI-E x1, 1 PCI

Communications: 56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem
(RJ-11 port)10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)

Graphics & Audio: nVidia GeForce 6100 GPU up to 128MB of shared video memory
6-Channel (5.1) AC?97 Audio w/ Amplified Stereo Speakers

Measurements: CPU: 14.25(H) x 7.25"(W) x 16.00"(D)
Monitor: 16.5"(W) x 16.0"(H) x 17.25"(D)

Weight: 22.5 lbs (CPU only, no packaging)
Monitor: 39.0 lbs. (17.7 kg)

External Ports: 5 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 in Media Manager, 4 in back, 1 VGA External Connector, 1 Serial Port, 1 Parallel Port, 2 PS/2 Ports (Keyboard and Mouse), 5 Audio Ports (2 in front and 3 in back)

Misc: Standard Multifunction Keyboard, 2-Button Wheel Mouse

Software: Productivity Software: Microsoft Works 8.0, Microsoft Office 2003 60-day trial, Microsoft Money 2005, Microsoft Encarta Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7

Digital Media Software: CyberLink PowerDVD support, Nero 6 Suite, Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Microsoft Digital Image (includes 60-day Digital, RealNetworks RealPlayer, Quicktime

Connectivity / Utilities: Microsoft Internet, AOL 9.0 (6 months), Google Toolbar

[PeriscopeDepth]

In case any of you are interested in what I went with...

Today I ordered a Del XPS 400 2.8 Ghz (dual processor), 1 gig of RAM, and an Nvidia 7600GT. I can't wait, my first gaming machine in over 5 years!

PD

[JSLTIGER]

PD...

Dual processor is NOT the same as Dual CORE....do not confuse the two. Dual core is two processors on a single chip, Dual processor is two distinct processor chips plugged into the same board. They operate differently.