is this a good prebuilt pc?

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cajun47

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http://ecollegepc.com/

any opinions on that site for buying a pc? im thinking of buying the $350 one and then add a good video card. is that site too good to be true? that pc would be perfect for me cause i really don't want to build one. this seems simple and easy.
 
The parts seem fine except for ALL of their PSUs for their prebuilt rigs. Even for the gaming systems, the PSU is crap. The PSU that comes with the $350 prebuilt rig is not good enough for a decent video card. In addition, it doesn't come with an OS.

As for the site itself, too shady to me. They have a very questionable range of PSUs in their prebuilt items.

Go to this link:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellst...S&oc=brph2fd&s=bsd&dgc=BF&cid=7421&lid=197378

Drop the LCD monitor and the total will be $359 for a E7200, 2GB of RAM, 250GB of storage, Vista Basic as well as being backed by a reputable company. However, IIRC, the stock Dell PSU doesn't come with molex or PCI-E connectors. So the best video card you can fit into the Dell without having to upgrade the PSU or use convertors or PCI-E connectors, is the Nvidia 9600GSO or Nvidia 8800GS. Same card just different names.
 
Well, it could be better.. Depending on what you need.. do you need a monitor? Already have an OS? You could get a Dell with monitor and OS for a similar price, for example:
Dell Vostro 200 mini tower,Dell E198WFP 20" LCD, Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 @ 2.53GHz; 2GB RAM; 250GB HDD; DVD burner; Vista Home Basic; keyboard/mouse included; 1yr warranty for $449

As always, always cheaper to just build it yourself.. It's really not that hard.

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beat me to the punch jeje
 
yes i have k/m and monitor. my budget is spend as least as possible but not buy a pc that will struggle with games in a year or two.
 
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