What computer should I buy?

[Ludichris1]

Hi everyone . I'm a n00b and need help buying a computer that's $300 or less (no monitor).

NOTE: Barebone might not be for me cause I'm not that computer-savvy I think.


Anyway, this is what I'd like in a computer:

1. Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows XP Professional
2. 2GB of RAM
3. AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ (or as high as possible)
4. 200GB HDD (or as high as possible)
5. GeForce 6150 (or as high as possible)

Please note, that I plan upgrading the graphics card and power supply by the end of the year if needed.

I want to play an MMORPG called Stargate Worlds, which many say have the same speculations as Unreal Tournament 3 (check Can You Run It? or YouGamers to see the recommended requirements I speak of).


I want a 'starter gaming PC', but only want to upgrade the power supply and graphics card... so keep that in mind.

I have looked a long time to find a computer like this, but have failed. Please reply with a link to a computer that is perfect for me. Than-you in advance!

 

[rohan23]

You're not going to have a lot, if any choices. A barebone will do you good right now. You might have to buy a refurbished computer. Save up for a month or some more, and you can build a decent gaming computer for $500.

 

[canucks63]

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=42148071

Refurbished, but cheap.

 

[rohan23]

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=42148071

Refurbished, but cheap.

His budget is $300, that costs $619.99.

 

[canucks63]

Wow, I didn't even see his budget. My bad.

 

[Atomic Rooster]

It's not much, but it's under $300 - eMachines ET1161-05 Athlon LE-1620(2.4GHz) 2GB DDR2 160GB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Windows Vista Home Basic - Retail

Nice specs, but no operating system: Systemax No O/S AMD Desktop PC - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 3GB DDR2 800MHz / 250GB SATA II / 20X DVD-RW

Here's another for $330: eMachines ET1161-03 Refurbished Desktop PC - AMD Athlon X2 4400+, 3GB DDR2, 320GB, DVDRW Labelflash, Modem, Vista Home Premium

 

[rohan23]

It's not much, but it's under $300 - eMachines ET1161-05 Athlon LE-1620(2.4GHz) 2GB DDR2 160GB NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Windows Vista Home Basic - Retail

Nice specs, but no operating system: Systemax No O/S AMD Desktop PC - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ / 3GB DDR2 800MHz / 250GB SATA II / 20X DVD-RW

Here's another for $330: eMachines ET1161-03 Refurbished Desktop PC - AMD Athlon X2 4400+, 3GB DDR2, 320GB, DVDRW Labelflash, Modem, Vista Home Premium

Those aren't going to last him very long. Nice choices, by the way.