Since my laptops screen is dead and now I have like back pain from crouching to the tv to much, (S-VIDEO) Im looking for a cheap pc that will last me like 6 months that can handle games like cs without crashing. I only have about $300-400 and came across this.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5673669

Key Features & Benefits:
#     Via Technologies C7-D processor
    Energy-efficient design operates at 1.5 GHz
#     512 MB DDR2 system memory
    Offers substantial capability and is expandable to 2 GB
#     80 GB hard disk drive
    Provides enough space for documents, games, photos and music
#     DVD+/-RW drive with double-layer support
    Burn your own DVDs and CDs for data and entertainment
#     10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
    Lets you connect to a network or broadband Internet devices
#     Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
    The latest Microsoft operating system that lets you do more on your laptop


Additional Features:

    * 17" CRT Monitor
    * Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
    * Audio: high definition with microphone and line inputs<
    * Ethernet: 10/100Mbps LAN with RJ-45 port
    * Fax/modem: built-in 56k v.92 with RJ-11 telephone jack
    * External ports: six USB 2.0 (2 front, 4 back), external VGA, parallel, 2 PS/2 (keyboard and mouse)
    * Input devices: 2-button scrolling mouse and 104-key multi-function keyboard
    * Software: CyberLink Power DVD6, CyberLink Power2Go, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90-day subscription service included)
    * Computer measurements: 14.25" x 6.75" x 16"

Hard Drive Size:
   
80 GB
System RAM:
   
512 MB
Operating System:
   
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
Processor
Type:
   
VIA C7-D 1.5 GHz
Storage
Hard Drive:
   
1 x 80 GB - standard - ATA-100 - 7200 rpm
Operating System / Software
Software:
   
Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription), CyberLink DVD Suite
Graphics Controller
Graphics Processor / Vendor:
   
VIA Chrome9 HC
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
   
1 ( 0 ) x processor ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 PCI Express x16
Mouse
Technology:
   
Ball
Card Reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards:
   
CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards:
   
RoHS
Dimensions
Width:
   
6.7 in
Height:
   
15.6 in
Depth:
   
14.3 in

For about 348 US.

Thanks

I you're only going to use it for 6 months i would go for a second hand one.

I dont understand so is it worth it? I will probably use it more...

What i meant is if you're searching PC that doesn't have to be high end and must most importantly be cheap, then you're better of most of the time getting a nice second hand one (with higher specs) for an even cheaper price.

But yeah, i guess the one above is worth it's price. Note: Very cheap hardware for a very cheap price.

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No, you can get a much better deal than that . I wouldn't get Vista Home Basic either, you're best off getting an XP machine, it's cheaper and your not facing limitations.

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No, you can get a much better deal than that (Smilie). I wouldn't get Vista Home Basic

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lol, try taking it without Vista, that will slice the price in half.
other than that, it sounds like a not so powerful, but nice computer.

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Great tdo you think it will handle games like counterstrike without crashing and overheating?

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worse: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTool...No=1907613&CatId=6
better: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTool...No=2983681&CatId=6

both are cheaper but come with no monitors

(prices are in cad)

Yeah that first computer is not worth it. You could pick up that second hand for at most $100 here.

Hey ShawnZ and everybody else Thanks. Before i saw your post shawn, I bought this,



Acer  16196WA
19 inch widescreen 5 ms response time 700:1.

For 219 CAD.  What do you think about it?

I bought it because i realised I need a screen for now, because my laptops screen is dead, so i just connected it to my laptop and realised that the back to school sale will happen in a few weeks and towers should drop and be around like 299. Btw ShawnZ im trying to avoid refurbished things.

er you probably could have just got your laptop repaired for free

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er you probably could have just got your laptop repaired for free

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build it yourself?

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build it yourself?

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build it yourself?

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if you suply the parts..

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if you suply the parts..

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Err, or you could just buy them yourself?

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The cheapest computer will be one you build yourself. Its really not that hard at all and if you need a bit of help you can ad me on MSN.

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The cheapest computer will be one you build yourself. Its really not that hard at all and if you need a bit of help you can ad me on MSN.

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The cheapest computer will be one you build yourself.

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The cheapest computer will be one you build yourself.

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I honestly have to disagree. Building a computer yourself is better if you're into that kind of thing or if you are looking for quality. Only once you get into higher end components can you save money building a PC yourself, since OEMs can get larger quantities of low end parts for cheaper prices, and you do benefit from that.

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The cheapest computer will be one you build yourself.

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I honestly have to disagree. Building a computer yourself is better if you're into that kind of thing or if you are looking for quality. Only once you get into higher end components can you save money building a PC yourself, since OEMs can get larger quantities of low end parts for cheaper prices, and you do benefit from that.

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Not only that, but the advantages is the fact you`re also going to get little gagdets that you would spend a lot on if you re going to build it yourself (eg : ligthscribe, bluetooth, card reader etc.)

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All these companies like dell just use all generic crap. Its basically the same as all the cheapest shit at a computer store.

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