Let the debates begin 2004-06-18 - By ~~Richard K~~
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Dave, if you are anywheres in North America, my favorite choice of computer
vendor is NCIX.com I buy a lot of computers from these guys over the
internet and I have never had a problem with them as far as RMA's (mail
damaged) or support.
I'm sure you can get a custom built unit with ALL the features you need for
waay less than those two specific vendors.
Personally I never buy these compaq/HP's, I can fix my own computers and I
dont have to worry about parts (I've has people coming to me to fix their
post-warranty older (but not that old) compaq's where the power source has
died, even the manufacturer of the PSU cant send you a replacement) What a
pain that is.
~~RPK~~
Subject: [TSML] Let the debates begin
> I am beginning to look into getting a new PC (current PC is 4 years old
> Win98 and showing its age). For various reasons, I have narrowed down the
> PC options such that only two choices are still left to me....one generic
> and one specific choice.
>
> Generic Choice: Compaq or HP?
>
> Personally, I have had better luck with HP than Compaq, but since HP
> purchased Compaq, is there still a meaningful difference anymore? The PC
> lines in comparison are the Compaq Presario 8000T Series versus the HP
> Pavillion A650Y.
>
> Specific Choice: 256 Mb DDR ATI Radeon 9800 or the 256Mb DDR Nvidia
GeForce
> FX 5950 Ultra?
>
> I have heard that Nvidia has lost some ground against ATI and that Nvidia
> has played some games with its performance specs. But this is a choice a
> comparison between an older Radeon to a newer Nvidia.
>
> These are the choices....true I could look at other vendors, but I would
not
> be able to get the deals that I am currently offered....so again, these
are
> the choices.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave Angelini
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