Author Topic: Buying (Read 1662 times)

Valikai · « **on:** July 17, 2007, 04:30:53 PM »

Alright. So I was looking through the newspaper, and found a computer for sale, the specs are

"Powerful Gateway computer. 3GBRAM, 250GB SATA RAM, 2x 2.8GHZ Duo Processors, DVD/CD burner w/software, speakers, more with 19" monitor and computer desk" $600

So are those good for running games and so on?

KillaMarci · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2007, 04:41:53 PM »

omg 600$ ? sounds really cheap , can u give us more details about the ram , motherboard , processor etc.?

Valikai · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2007, 04:51:28 PM »

Nope lol. Thats all it says, if I decide to call about it i'll give ya the details.

brandon6199 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2007, 05:22:34 PM »

We need some more info. It sounds good, but what do they mean by 2 CPU's? Is it a dual socket motherboard or something? And you gotta figure out what Core 2 Duo it is.

"250GB SATA RAM" that doesn't make any sense

"3GBRAM" That sounds pretty good, but make sure its DDR2 ram.

"2x 2.8GHZ Duo Processors" Again, that's really strange... Especially that its clocked at 2.8 GHz... no Core 2 Duo is clocked at 2.8 GHz

"DVD/CD burner w/software, speakers, more with 19" monitor and computer desk"

All sounds good, but you gotta know if its good or not. He could be hyping it up and selling you really cheap shit. And especially since he's selling it for $600... I mean theres GOT to be a catch. The CPU and RAM alone would cost more than $600... And I dont mean to bring you down, but the guy doesn't seem like he know's what he's talking about

You better call in before you pay a penny.

Valikai · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2007, 05:25:33 PM »

It might be sold already anyway, this was like 3 weeks ago There's another system in there too for $350 so I might look into that one since its cheaper...and makes more sense lol.

Link · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2007, 05:26:41 PM »

lol yea strange information you got there..

NoAPOlogies · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2007, 10:29:43 PM »

I would personally advise against buying a computer from someone in the newspaper. I'm sure you'd find a good one in a store (after 200% markup of course) for the same price and be guaranteed a decent product.

Valikai · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2007, 10:43:06 PM »

Yeah, like I said there's another one for $350 and its just a standard system, which is all I really need until I can make some money and get new parts and shite.

brandon6199 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2007, 10:51:40 PM »

Val, if you really wanna be smart, buy all of the parts separately and build the computer yourself.

Valikai · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2007, 11:14:01 PM »

Well I would, if I had the money lol.

Paxton · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2007, 12:35:20 AM »

OMG

It's cheap, very cheap for that kind of computer. I would buy it lol.