Buying a PC

[Guardian Hijab]

Asalamualaikum Techies:D

Where is the best place to buy a PC(online and/or in-stores)

Thanks in advance:wavey:

Wa'alaikumasalam

[tauheedul]

walaikumusalam, the best thing to do is actually buy from a local store which incles warranty. computers tend to break down now and again. Make sure it is installed with firewall software and antivirus software and including filtering software which will filter fitnah on the internet.

But you will be able to find cheaper on the internet

hope that helps

[abdusamad]

Depending on where you live, but i am assuming your living in a stable western country...





Buying from the internet is the cheapest way, but keep in mind when you buy a pc from local store, you can return it whenever.

[Guardian Hijab]

Asalamualaikum again techies:)

I saw this ad in the paper, and here are is what the pc is about..

* Intel® Celeron® D Processor 350 (3.2 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
* Genuine Intel® Motherboard
* 512MB DDR Kingston Memory - Free Upgrade to 1GB Memory
* 80GB Western Digital 7200 RPM Hard Drive - Free Upgrade to 160GB Hard Drive
* 3D Video
* 19" New Generation LCD-TFT Monitor
* Genuine Microsoft® Keyboard and Mouse
* DVDRW - Burn your own movies
* 3D Audio Pro Sound
* Free LEXMARK Photo Printer
* Free MP3 Player
* Free Rogers Hi-Speed Cable Offer
* Free Bell Sympatico High Speed Offer
* Try 3 Months of AOL Total Talk VoIP Telephone Service


Don't pay for 12 months
No Interest O.A.C
Or $0.92 Per Day Only $997
(After Mail-in-Rebate)
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Also the adverisement says I get a free Mp3 player, and a digital camera. Also I get a mail-in-rebate for a LEXMARK Multifunction Printer/Scanner/Copier. Also a $100 mail-in-rebate. Ignore the 997 price tag, it really comes to over $1400. I really like the deal because there is a 12months no interest thing u can do. And they said I can pay a lump sum, of like 800, and pay off the difference in those intrest free 12months.

Would do you guys think? lol my mom doesn't want me to get it because she says i'll get 'radiation':p

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:

[AbuMubarak]

Build it yourself. just ensure that everything is compatable with each other.
you should do some more research if you are not sure about what you need.
dont pay for something you are not going to use

Using the internet and local computer shops, you can build an excellent system for under $450... See my specs. Now a good part of that was the case and power supply, which you'll never have to buy again. Also, the funky blue LEDs added to the expense as well. You can go much cheaper if you mod your own case. Oh and also, if you run 100% Linux, you won't have to purchase Windows.

http://newegg.com

Once you have built your first on your own, you'll never go back to buying premade.

[Guardian Hijab]

Build it yourself. just ensure that everything is compatable with each other.
you should do some more research if you are not sure about what you need.
dont pay for something you are not going to use

Using the internet and local computer shops, you can build an excellent system for under $450... See my specs. Now a good part of that was the case and power supply, which you'll never have to buy again. Also, the funky blue LEDs added to the expense as well. You can go much cheaper if you mod your own case. Oh and also, if you run 100% Linux, you won't have to purchase Windows.

http://newegg.com

Once you have built your first on your own, you'll never go back to buying premade.
Asalamualaikum

Isn't building a PC hard? I don't know anything about puting a computer together, my cousin would tho, but I don't want to ask him if its simple

Also, I want to avoid purchasing online

Wa'alaikumasalam

[abdusamad]

Asalamualaikum

Isn't building a PC hard? I don't know anything about puting a computer together, my cousin would tho, but I don't want to ask him if its simple

Also, I want to avoid purchasing online

Wa'alaikumasalam



Well getting all the right components would be a difficult task if ya have no clue what is inside that case.


Guardian_hijaab: " Hoyooooooooo, :( computerkan maa shageyniyo! :( "



The above specs for that PC , sounds alright.


The reason why its soo cheap is because new technology been coming out which makes yesterdays stuff very cheap quickly.

[Salahudin]

Asalamualaikum again techies:)

I saw this ad in the paper, and here are is what the pc is about..

* Intel® Celeron® D Processor 350 (3.2 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
* Genuine Intel® Motherboard
* 512MB DDR Kingston Memory - Free Upgrade to 1GB Memory
* 80GB Western Digital 7200 RPM Hard Drive - Free Upgrade to 160GB Hard Drive
* 3D Video
* 19" New Generation LCD-TFT Monitor
* Genuine Microsoft® Keyboard and Mouse
* DVDRW - Burn your own movies
* 3D Audio Pro Sound
* Free LEXMARK Photo Printer
* Free MP3 Player
* Free Rogers Hi-Speed Cable Offer
* Free Bell Sympatico High Speed Offer
* Try 3 Months of AOL Total Talk VoIP Telephone Service


Don't pay for 12 months
No Interest O.A.C
Or $0.92 Per Day Only $997
(After Mail-in-Rebate)
------

Also the adverisement says I get a free Mp3 player, and a digital camera. Also I get a mail-in-rebate for a LEXMARK Multifunction Printer/Scanner/Copier. Also a $100 mail-in-rebate. Ignore the 997 price tag, it really comes to over $1400. I really like the deal because there is a 12months no interest thing u can do. And they said I can pay a lump sum, of like 800, and pay off the difference in those intrest free 12months.

Would do you guys think? lol my mom doesn't want me to get it because she says i'll get 'radiation':p

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:

sounds like a good deal, but after the 12 months are over and the digital world changes, you'll bang your head when you recieve the same ad in the mail going for $499 lol.

why not go for a notebook?

[Guardian Hijab]

sounds like a good deal, but after the 12 months are over and the digital world changes, you'll bang your head when you recieve the same ad in the mail going for $499 lol.

why not go for a notebook?
Asalamualaikum

Because I want a computer for multimedia stuff, like video making and what not

plus i'm scared i'll leave it on a bus:p

Wa'alaikumasalam

[Tony]

On the face of it that computer deal sounds ok, but its not.
It sounds very much like the dated equipment that companies in the Uk such as PC World sell. They also "sweeten the pot" with "free" digital cameras and "free" printers.

If you ever want to upgrade this system you will find it difficult and expensive.
The motherboard sounds like it uses on board graphics. this means that if you need to upgrade the graphics card (very likely if you are into film making) then you will need to upgrade the whole motherboard, very costly.

Look for a system that has an AGP slot on the motherboard, you can quickly and easily, and more importantly cheaply upgrade this system by simply plugging a faster graphics card in.

If you dont need digital cameras and printers then dont pay for them, believe me you will pay for them however much the advert says its free.

[.: Rashid :.]

Building a PC shouldn't be too hard. There are good guides on stuff around on the internet if you search.

Just choose all your stuff, show them to some nerds (to make sure they're all compatible) buy them, find a good guide-thingie, set yourself 5 hours of free-time and build it. :up:

The most hard bits are probably like screwing things in when another part is in the way :rolleyes: And the wires :nervous:

Plus, it'll be really satisfying once you get it woring ;)

I haven't actually built a proper PC myself :embar: But my (dumb) friend did, so if he can do it...

-Rashid

[tauheedul]

Assalamualikum,i have built 3 pcs before and repaired loads of them. Its very simple really.

below are the main components you require


A NEW ATX or MIDI TOWER (thecaseinwhich everything fits into) can be bought from any computer retailer
A motherboard (the circuit in which the cpu i.e the brain fits intoincluding the graphicscard, cd/dvd/rw and hardisk fitsinto
A Graphics card with over 64mb memory built into it (not on board)
A 80GB OR MORE HARDISK
OVER 512MB RAM (MEMORY CHIP)
PROCESSOR PREFERABALLY AMD 64BIT OR INTEL PENTIUM/CELERON
DVD ROM/RW
A MONITOR(SCREEN) WHATEVER YOU LIKE OR CAN AFFORD TFT/LCD/PROJECTION
KEYBOARD AND MOUSE-NOT WIRELESS(THEY DONTLAST EVENA MINUTE)
AN OPTICALMOUSE - NEVER REQUIRES CLEANING AND WORKS ON ALL SURFACES EXCEPT BLACK AS BLACK ABSORBS LIGHT.
PIONEER SELLTHE BEST DVD WRITERS FORVERY CHEAP
WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION IS FINE FOR YOU- MEDIA CENTRE IS A LOAD OF RUBBISH
THE INSTRUCTIONSON HOW TOBUILDAPC ARE AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE. ITS VERY EASY

[.: Rashid :.]

Thats cool, except that I think she'll need more than 64mb of graphics memory.

I find 40GB more than enough...80 is a bit extreme. Then again, maybe thats just me? :S

And Windows XP sucks.

Linux all the way :p

-Rashid

[Shaolin's-Finest]

Asalamualaikum again techies:)

I saw this ad in the paper, and here are is what the pc is about..

* Intel® Celeron® D Processor 350 (3.2 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
* Genuine Intel® Motherboard
* 512MB DDR Kingston Memory - Free Upgrade to 1GB Memory
* 80GB Western Digital 7200 RPM Hard Drive - Free Upgrade to 160GB Hard Drive
* 3D Video
* 19" New Generation LCD-TFT Monitor
* Genuine Microsoft® Keyboard and Mouse
* DVDRW - Burn your own movies
* 3D Audio Pro Sound
* Free LEXMARK Photo Printer
* Free MP3 Player
* Free Rogers Hi-Speed Cable Offer
* Free Bell Sympatico High Speed Offer
* Try 3 Months of AOL Total Talk VoIP Telephone Service


Don't pay for 12 months
No Interest O.A.C
Or $0.92 Per Day Only $997
(After Mail-in-Rebate)
Salaam Ukhi,

It really depends on what type of work you will want to do. If its for simple browsing the web, work (ie. office etc..) then this PC should suffice. But, if your going to do tasks which are very demanding (video editing, games), then this isn't the one for you.

Though, I would personally recommend a AMD64-bit system. They save alot of money on the electricty bill ! and they are better equipt for the future.

[Guardian Hijab]

Salaam Ukhi,

It really depends on what type of work you will want to do. If its for simple browsing the web, work (ie. office etc..) then this PC should suffice. But, if your going to do tasks which are very demanding (video editing, games), then this isn't the one for you.

Though, I would personally recommend a AMD64-bit system. They save alot of money on the electricty bill ! and they are better equipt for the future.
Asalamualaikum

funny you should mention AMD64, I saw one, and fell inlove right away:inlove:

Wa'aalikumasalam

[.: Rashid :.]

lol...you can fall in love with a computer processor?

:outta:

Making/editting videos requires a lot of RAM and graphics memory. (as would gaming) Depending on how much money you have...you'd need at least 1GB, though I'd go for 2 :D Nothing slower than 400MHz. (some people decide to buy 1GB of 500-and-something MHz RAM while their motherboard is only like 400 :rolleyes: )

Which reminds me. I need a RAM upgrade :(

-Rashid

[Shaolin's-Finest]

Salaam Ukhi,

It really depends on what type of work you will want to do. If its for simple browsing the web, work (ie. office etc..) then this PC should suffice. But, if your going to do tasks which are very demanding (video editing, games), then this isn't the one for you.

Though, I would personally recommend a AMD64-bit system. They save alot of money on the electricty bill ! and they are better equipt for the future.Salaam Ukhi,

Post up the specs of the system.

[Guardian Hijab]

Asalamualaikum

For $999 I get...

Product Features

* AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor and 2.2GHz Processor Speed
* 200GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
* 1GB memory for multitasking power, expandable up to 2GB.
* DL 16X DVD+/-RW with Lightscribe and CD-ROM Drives
* ATI Radeon Express 200 graphics with 256MB video memory
* 2 Firewire ports and 7 high-speed (<-only include if USB2.0) USB 2.0 ports, (both front and rear accessible) if applicable, for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity (include text if it is true)
* Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Money, Quicken 2005, Adobe Reader 6.0, Apple iTunes for Windows, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, InterVideo WinDVD 5 Player and more.

Please Note: This product only contains English operating instructions and system software.


Product Details

Web Code: 10067278
Mfr. Part Number: EG646AA#ABA
Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
Processor Speed 2.2GHz
RAM 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (Exp To 2GB)
Hard Drive 200GB (7200RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical Drives See The Features Section
Graphics Card ATI Radeon Express 200
Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included?
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices Scroller Mouse, Keyboard
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Sound Card Integrated Sound Card
Speakers Integrated Audio
System Bus 2000MHz
Warranty 1 Year Limited Hardware
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also comes with a 17inch flat screen as well. The techie dude said the AMD is better than intel because it runs fast, cooler, and uses less engery. which is a big plus because I don't want to raise my family's energy bill

I went in today and it was all sold, but more will be coming in this week. They also said that if I open a credit line with them, I would pay no-interest for 12months, but I wasn't approve because I never had a credit card..confusing because how can I get credit, if I don't have credit:scratch:. So inshAllah my father can get the credit:).

What do you guys think? Yes or Non?

Wa'alaikumasalam

[Tony]

Asalamualaikum

For $999 I get...

Product Features

* AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor and 2.2GHz Processor Speed
* 200GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
* 1GB memory for multitasking power, expandable up to 2GB.
* DL 16X DVD+/-RW with Lightscribe and CD-ROM Drives
* ATI Radeon Express 200 graphics with 256MB video memory
* 2 Firewire ports and 7 high-speed (<-only include if USB2.0) USB 2.0 ports, (both front and rear accessible) if applicable, for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity (include text if it is true)
* Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Money, Quicken 2005, Adobe Reader 6.0, Apple iTunes for Windows, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, InterVideo WinDVD 5 Player and more.

Please Note: This product only contains English operating instructions and system software.






Now your talking, thats a much better system for the same price as the other.

[Abrar]

http://www.cyberpowerinc.com/

[Tony]

http://www.cyberpowerinc.com/

Excellent link Abrar, I wish we could get PCs with that spec for that price in the UK

[.: Rashid :.]

Excellent link Abrar, I wish we could get PCs with that spec for that price in the UK

So do I!

-Rashid

[Shaolin's-Finest]

Asalamualaikum

For $999 I get...

Product Features

* AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor and 2.2GHz Processor Speed
* 200GB Hard Drive (7200RPM)
* 1GB memory for multitasking power, expandable up to 2GB.
* DL 16X DVD+/-RW with Lightscribe and CD-ROM Drives
* ATI Radeon Express 200 graphics with 256MB video memory
* 2 Firewire ports and 7 high-speed (<-only include if USB2.0) USB 2.0 ports, (both front and rear accessible) if applicable, for fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity (include text if it is true)
* Windows XP Home Edition operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Money, Quicken 2005, Adobe Reader 6.0, Apple iTunes for Windows, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, InterVideo WinDVD 5 Player and more.

Please Note: This product only contains English operating instructions and system software.


Product Details

Web Code: 10067278
Mfr. Part Number: EG646AA#ABA
Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 3500+
Processor Speed 2.2GHz
RAM 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM (Exp To 2GB)
Hard Drive 200GB (7200RPM) Serial ATA Hard Drive
Optical Drives See The Features Section
Graphics Card ATI Radeon Express 200
Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI
I/O Ports See The Features Section
Included Software See The Features Section
Monitor Included?
Network Card 10/100 Ethernet
Other Control Devices Scroller Mouse, Keyboard
Preloaded Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Sound Card Integrated Sound Card
Speakers Integrated Audio
System Bus 2000MHz
Warranty 1 Year Limited Hardware
----
also comes with a 17inch flat screen as well. The techie dude said the AMD is better than intel because it runs fast, cooler, and uses less engery. which is a big plus because I don't want to raise my family's energy bill

I went in today and it was all sold, but more will be coming in this week. They also said that if I open a credit line with them, I would pay no-interest for 12months, but I wasn't approve because I never had a credit card..confusing because how can I get credit, if I don't have credit:scratch:. So inshAllah my father can get the credit:).

What do you guys think? Yes or Non?

Wa'alaikumasalamSalaam Ukhi,

Wow. that is one heck of a system! Go for it, they don't come that cheap (well in the UK anyway).

[Guardian Hijab]

Asalamualaikum

Thanks for the advice brothers:) InshAllah I will:D

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:

[Mr_Jailer]

I built me own system. This is a similar spec to the one given below.

AMD64 3400
128MB ATI Graphics
200GB HDD
1GB Ram
8X DVD Writer

The parts these days are much cheaper, than when I paid for mine.

I've done video downloadin' (via Digital Camera / Camcorder) and and video conversion with no probs whatsoever.

My system flies... the scariest part is that it can even get better. The downside is that it takes some time to load, but when its warmed up, it runs like a rolls royce.

[Mr_Jailer]

http://ummah.com/forum/showpost.php?p=558366&postcount=41

[Mr_Jailer]

One more thing, if you wanna do video editin' etc, it's best to go for large HDD.

[Shaolin's-Finest]

Asalamualaikum

Thanks for the advice brothers:) InshAllah I will:D

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:Salaam,

Can you get a AMD64 X2 Dual chip PC-system? They are meant to be very good for multi-tasking, and digital media software etc.
Its like running two CPUs at once, with a 2MB L2 Cache - Crazy. I havent checked the benchmarks for them yet, but you might want to consider one..

[Guardian Hijab]

Salaam,

Can you get a AMD64 X2 Dual chip PC-system? They are meant to be very good for multi-tasking, and digital media software etc.
Its like running two CPUs at once, with a 2MB L2 Cache - Crazy. I havent checked the benchmarks for them yet, but you might want to consider one..
Asalamualaikum

i'll ask, but I'm a tight budget since im buying this with my own money lol, so if it isn't too much, then hey why not.

Wa'alaikumasalam:D

[.: Rashid :.]

It doesn't seem to tell you what motherboard that system has...

I doubt it can take two CPUs :(

Jailer, did you really spend a couple of hundred pounds on all that (IMO trashy ;p) software?? :eek:

:nono:

-Rashid

[Guardian Hijab]

Asalamualaikum!

I GOT THE PC:D:D:D

JazakAllah Khair for helpin me out guys

Wa'alaikumasalam:)

[Abrar]

http://www.pcworld.com/

this is a great site for downloading anti-viruses ,etc.also check out those top ten desktop PCs.

[Salahudin]

Asalamualaikum!

I GOT THE PC:D:D:D

JazakAllah Khair for helpin me out guys

Wa'alaikumasalam:)

how is it going so far?

[.: Rashid :.]

how is it going so far?

...

*realises its only been about 1 hour*

-Rashid

[Guardian Hijab]

how is it going so far?
Asalamualaikum

lol @ Rashid

Its going great alhamdulilah, I just realized that it has LightScribe! AND they gave me a free lightscribe cd to try it out! wooooooooooow techonolgy these days mashAllah

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:

[.: Rashid :.]

:scratch:

*Google searches lightscribe to find out what it is*

cool...

-Rashid

[Salahudin]

Rashid, stop thinking out loud man! :D


Asalamualaikum

lol @ Rashid

Its going great alhamdulilah, I just realized that it has LightScribe! AND they gave me a free lightscribe cd to try it out! wooooooooooow techonolgy these days mashAllah

Wa'alaikumasalam:wavey:

that is good news, keep us posted! :)

*can't wait for the first virus*

*uups did I say that out load?*

[.: Rashid :.]

Rashid, stop thinking out loud man!

*can't wait for the first virus*

*uups did I say that out load?*

:p

Won't be long, seeing as it is Windows :rolleyes: I would reccommend using Linux, but I think the ATI gfx would give you a few problems...well, it's all solvable, just not easy for a "n00b".

-Rashid