which desktop PC package should i choose?

[fourtheboys96]

for simple data processing at home use lang. ano kaya ang ok dito sa mga ito. mga packages ng isang local PC shop dito sa probinsya. i am leaning towards thos less than Php18K. what do you think? upgrade ko lang siguro sa DVD writer.

INTEL bPackage Price

Intel Celeron D Processor 331 (2.66 GHz.)
P 15,400.00

Intel Celeron D Processor 336 (2.8 GHz.)
P 15,800.00

Intel Pentium D Processor 925 (Dual Core, 3.0 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 17,900.00

Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor E2140 (Dual Core, 1.6 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 17,800.00

Intel Pentium D Processor 935 (Dual Core, 3.2 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 18,500.00

Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor E2160 (Dual Core, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 18,300.00

Intel Pentium D Processor 945 (Dual Core, 3.4 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 22,700.00

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (Dual Core, 1.86 GHz, 1066 MHz, 2MB)
P 22,700.00

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 (Dual Core, 2.13 GHz, 1066 MHz, 2MB)
P 23,800.00

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 (Dual Core, 2.40 GHz, 1066 MHz, 4MB)
P 25,800.00

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (Dual Core, 2.67 GHz, 1066 MHz, 4MB)
P 30,800.00


Motherboard: socket LGA775 motherboard with on-board video, audio and lan
Memory: 256 MB DDRAM
Disk Drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy disk drive
Casing: ATX (black) casing with 500w Power Supply
Monitor: LG 500GK (black) 15" CRT SVGA Color
Storage: 80 GB Hard Disk 7200 rpm
Optical Drive: Combo (CD Writer + DVD Player)
Modem: 56 kbps Internal Modem
Free: AVR 500 watts, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse w/ pad and speakers
* All processors subject to availability.

[Syuryuken]

Kung pambahay lang ok na yung Dual Core

[impulzz]

i'll go with this.

Intel Pentium D Processor 935 (Dual Core, 3.2 GHz, 800 MHz)
P 18,500.00


then add na lang ako ng RAM at least 1gb kung kaya ng MB. then dvd writer. matagal-tagal na yan maluluma for home use

[fourtheboys96]

ok tnx. will explore your suggestion although i am trying to choose within my budget.

[istan]

Since simple data processing lng...
Get this
Intel Celeron D Processor 331 (2.66 GHz.)
P 15,400.00

Then upgrade:
Ram to 1gb DDRAM
Get Dvd writer <- konti lng add nyo.

Swak yan. Kaysa top of the line processor. Bare essentials sa iba. Di rin mafully utilize yun proc mo.

[mazdamazda]

None of the above choices... I'd rather go for an Athlon64 +AM2. A lot of programs currently out there are not built to maximize the capabilities of multi-core systems yet.

[Asus700]

None of the above choices... I'd rather go for an Athlon64 +AM2. A lot of programs currently out there are not built to maximize the capabilities of multi-core systems yet.

magkano naman kaya abutin ito? mura diba ang athlon?

[kimpOy]

AMD user din ako... less hype ..same performance

[pakupakupaku]

+1
Intel Celeron D Processor 331 (2.66 GHz.)
P 15,400.00

but since project pc eto get an AMD instead. Less expensive same results...

or buy a second hand pc without a HDD +19 inch LCD + 1gb ram.

[Psylocke]

stay away from Celeron D

they're still prescott cores... can't stay cool even when idle...

[VtEC]

ok tnx. will explore your suggestion although i am trying to choose within my budget.

that's what im gonna say sana.difference kasi bro pag ang gamit mo sa office say P4 then kumuha ka don sa list mo, maninibago ka.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Go for the lowest-priced dualcore pc you can afford plus stuff up on as much ram as you can afford. 256mb is barely enough for XP. Many individual apps may not be geared for dualcores yet. But XP and Vista are. So multitasking will be much smoother with dualcore processors.

Hand in hand with dualcore processors is the ram. The more the better. Me, I'd go with at least 512mb ram for XP, 1gb minimum for Vista.

I don't know why you would want to upgrade to a dvd writer unless you plan on doing something else with the pc like media authoring/creation.

If that's the case, then you really should stuff up on as much ram as you can afford. 2gb would make XP really happy and adequate enough for Vista.

[number001]

Processors:

Intel
*Celeron, go for the new Celeron 4xx series. Older gen. processors like the Celeron D should be avoided.

*Intel Dual Core, go for the E2140 or E2160. Older gen processors like the Pentium D 9xx series should be avoided at all cost. They are slower and can generate lots of heat even under normal operation.

*Core 2 Duo, go for the E6x50 series. They have 1333 mhz FSB compared to the older 1066 mhz used by the E6x00 series. Not much difference in their performance and so are their prices. Always go for the latest iteration.

Processors: (Alternative)
You also might consider getting, Athlon 64 X2 AM2series. Go for the fastest processor that you can afford.


Motherboard:

Intel Chipset:

Look for the latest chipset such as G31 or G33 Express. Comes with integrated graphics already. Look for that supports Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core E2XXX and Celeron 440/430/420 in the LGA775 package, Intel® Yorkfield, Wolfdale.


AMD Chipset (alternative)

Look for AMD® 690G or 690V. Comes with integrated graphics aleady.

Memory or RAM.

Get at least 1 GB Dual Channel (2 sticks x 512 MB/stick). DDR2 667 (at least). Try looking for brand names like Geil, Corsair (expensive), Kingston, etc..