So I plan to buy a new computer.

This computer have served me well over the years, but it's time that I get an upgrade because I need something faster for my flash animation and graphics, and general computing lifestyle.

I've been looking to spend around £600 on a new computer, thanks to winning monthly 5th on August 2007 for SleepEasy and earning £113, as well as receiving regular EMA bonuses for attending college (£30 a week, with a recent £100 bonus) that goal is very much in site.
Even more so because my 18th birthday is coming up soon, I've asked for money just for this purpose.
I've been looking for a good system of course, 2gb of DDR ram and a good dual core processor, something that can really run Vista. Vista may be a spec hog but it's a nice system.

Anyhow, I've looked at Novatech.co.uk and found this system.

https://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/sp ecpage.html?PC-2004

It has that 2gb of RAM, 800Mhz which is nice and a Intel Core 2 Duo processor which is great.
It also has an Nvidia 8600GT 512mb graphics card which is superb, and I can get it with Vista Home Premium (because there's no reason to get Ultimate) for £533, which is even cheaper than I wanted, superb.

It's gonna be a while till I actually order this, I'm a few hundred short of course, but in the mean time does anyone else have any computer recommendations for a UK PC buyer?
And before you bring it up:

No, I want Vista because XP CANNOT utilize a duel core processor I'm afraid.
No, I don't want a Mac because they are not better at doing graphics (they USED to be years ago until graphics cards existed)
No, I do not want Linux, I want a comfortable environment, I've used Windows for years.
No, I am not going to pirate Vista.
No, I do not want a laptop because I do not find them comfortable.

Comments

Log in to Comment

Pearlock 2007-10-08 18:47:13

WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT GET WINDOWS!!!1 :O
But yeah. Laptops are a pain in the ass because there's no mouse. It's hard to get used to it.

RupeeClock 2007-10-08 18:47:13

Yeah, I've never been a fan of the keyboard either, those small keys don't click very well and it just feels weird.

saltovergray 2007-10-08 20:24:37

I used to have a mac with good graphics. Now i have the new one. I guess it's ok. If you download firefox, it can be better. That's why i do. But the browsers sometimes screw up. The onl good thing is the built in webcam. But that's only if you like webcams.

RupeeClock 2007-10-08 20:24:37

This is really what I don't like about macs though, they basically advertise themselves as computer packages but they don't do anything a PC can't.

Imacow 2007-10-08 22:13:43

Cool, unfortunatly I have no winnings to spend on upgrades =)

Also, theres a black Rupee in Phantom Hourglass called a RuPoor. I know you UK'ers don't have it yet. So would you have any plans to make a RuPoorclock that Rupee incounters in your next movie?

RupeeClock 2007-10-08 22:13:43

I know what a black Rupee is, in four swords collecting it took money anyway from you.

I could be playing it right now if I wanted but I don't want to illegally download it.

dryoken 2007-10-08 23:40:36

Invest in an 8800GTS instead.

RupeeClock 2007-10-08 23:40:36 (Updated 2007-10-09 05:13:34)

I don't have an extra £1-200 to spend dude, not worth the money.

Wiiporter 2007-10-09 06:56:03

Well, good on you. I certainly hope this means You'll start giving StrangeClock a run for his money!

...Production-wise. You know, making good movies faster.

RupeeClock 2007-10-09 06:56:03

Strange hasn't made a feature length movie in a long while you know.

But yeah, when I get that new computer I have no fucking excuse to not work on something.

Murphinator 2007-10-09 15:22:58

Some things to keep in mind:
1. Dell sucks
2. Macs are overrated.
3.Vista is OK, but can be a bitch.
4. Laptops suck when it comes to doing Flash.

RupeeClock 2007-10-09 15:22:58

I totally agree with you on all points.

Vista can stop being a bitch if you know what you're doing too.

Wiiporter 2007-10-09 15:59:06

Strange's movies may not be full length, but 'Never Touch Children' and 'FrankClocks Career Test' were fucking hillarious, and both were produced this year.

Oh, and I have an excuse for laggin' on MY projects: I WORK ON A SLOW LAPTOP! MADE BY DELL!!

RupeeClock 2007-10-09 15:59:06

I gotta do something, believe me.

Quebecboy 2007-10-09 17:24:03

lol,funny,this is the EXACT same computer I bought with the exact samethings you have mentionned,but I've bought a better graphic card thought......anyway,it's a good deal you've got there(mine was an American Model and HP made the comp) but with all the descriptions you've told me,it's a good deal

RupeeClock 2007-10-09 17:24:03

Haha, go figure eh?

krazykoser 2007-10-09 22:30:19

Whatever you do, don't go with a Dell, lol

Xavier-Crivios 2007-10-11 17:30:05

My computer hardware (yours will probably rape mine)

Vista. duh.
1 GB DDR2 memory
alot of other crap i dont wanna explain
oh, and a dvd drive that opens itself.
and its a acer >.>