I'm 14, and I want to make some money. So I thought I would build and sell a computer. Is $550 too much? Here are the specs: 2.93 GHz Intel Celeron D CPU, 533 MHz FSB, 160 GB Hard Drive, 512 Mb memory, CD/DVD reader and writer, Windows XP Home, Internet ready, sound and video on motherboard, 4 USB ports, 1 RJ-45 LAN port, speakers, mouse, keyboard, case has LCD monitor to monitor fan speed, activity, time, date, and temp. warning alarm. NO MONITOR. Maybe you would like to buy. Is the cost too much? Let me know.
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I am 16 and I have a small buisness doing what the first guy said. I have made tons of money just helping people do mundane things. Just reimage peoples computers, or hook up VPN, that sorta thing. Like he said, competeing w/ dell is going to be hard. But if you start to fix people computers, make sure you tell them that you are "starting out" because just in case something goes wrong, it will be all you fault, and the world is going to come crashing down. Drum up some customers, and you will have a small clientel. Take it from me, I have a samll amount of experiacne. Just don't take my customers...
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Check here \n\nhttp://www.aria.co.uk/NewDisplaySystems.asp?BrandID=19\n\nand\n\nscan.co.uk\n\nto look at their prices...that PC is not very powerful and I doubt you have the memory correct, it's probably 512mb......If I was buying it...which I wouldn't recommend for anything more than general use and surfing then I would expect to pay £400-500 tops...You could build a better one for less.\n\nRemember too that the Celeron 3.06ghz may sound fast but the chip is Intel's budget chip and will not perform anything like a 'real' Pentium or AMD chip rated at that speed!
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That depends on how much you are willing to spend.  I'll assume that you aren't interested in a Mac (but I would suggest you check them out unless there are Windows programs that you need to use...)\n\nI reccomend spending at least $1100 on a laptop, it's a good place to start and they're plenty well equipped at that price.  Of course, you could spend $500 or less and get... junk.  You could spend as much as $4,500 and get something that is heavy, bulky, powerful but probably TOO powerful.  And horrible battery life.\n\nWhatever you do, get one with a Widescreen display, at least 1GB of memory, a Core 2 Duo processor and a dedicated graphics card.  I don't care what else you are willing to comprimise on, DO NOT comprise on any of those things.  I don't care if you are going to play games or not... always, always, always, get a dedicated graphics card (unless you need 8 hours+ of battery life).\n\nI like this laptop, I think it would be perfect for you (provided it is in your price range), http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115291\n\nThat's a configuration I would reccomend to someone looking for a general purpose laptop that can handle some light gaming on the side and it seems like that is what you are going to do.  I don't know what the other said about laptop brands but personally, I've never had a problem with Acer.  I'd stay clear of HP and Gateway.
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Yeah you should check your local computer dealers to see if they have some generic desktop coming with a Pentium D processor. If you want a brandname then you can try Dell, HP, Compaq...etc or even Ebay.\n\nIf you only need the CPU then it should be about $300 (around $500 with mornitor and everything) at least since I remember the cheapest Pentium D is about $100. Brand name computers should be at least $500 without the mornitor.
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To be honest. Not much. The desktop market is just too saturated. I would look at donating it to a charity. You get a better tax write off than going through the hassle of trying to sell it, while helping out folks in need. Win-win. TX
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250 to 300 bucks tops! Things to consider....your system was almost obsolete 2 days after you built it, you cant compete with factory systems in price!
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Hmm... I myself have been having a dilemma in choosing a company who can make a power house for gamers like myself who enjoy playing WC3, BF 2, and the likes. One company I have been meticulously considering is AlienWare. I have been told they make some of the worlds most powerful computer, although those people may be wrong. Either way I'm still looking into AlienWare. Their computer with just about everything (i.e. additional drives with hardware at their optimum) costs 7K+; very expensive. Just check them out and see if they offer what you need.
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Sounds like you want a lot but don't want to pay for it. Kinda like where I work! Just kidding.\n\n1. Watch the advertisements and sales flyer's. Read all the information, I.e. Hard drive size, memory size, DVD and CD writer (Yes, should write DVD as well as CD), and\nscreen size, and the operating system.\n\nA decent laptop will have 1024MB Ram, 80GB Hard Drive or larger, A DVD +/- R/RW and CD-R/RW Drive. Most newer laptops will have a "Lightscribe and/or Dual Layer Drive. Windows XP Home has been replaced by the Windows Media operating system and dealers are now offering free or low cost upgrades to the new Vista OS. Battery life is very important if you travel. Look for three to four hours use on a single charge. \n\nNewer Laptops will have a "Media Card Reader" in place of the old 3.5" diskette drive and feature USB and Firewire Ports along with Wireless G or better Networking. You may also find the old standby of a Dialup Modem on some models and even a hardwired RJ-45 socket for a LAN connection. Last, there should be a VGA Monitor out port and Line-In, Line-Out, and Headphone jacks.\n\nCPU: These days everyone is talking the new Dual processor systems. Both Intel and AMD make these. The advantage of using an AMD is in price. You can trade off less Hard Drive and memory if you go with the Intel CPU since they cost more or go with the AMD Turion and put money in larger a hard drive and memory.
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I buy a new one every two to three years and spend between $800 to $1000.\n\nYou're never too old for a computer, although I think some adults are still too young for one ;-)\n\nEdited to add: \nI've been using computers since 1989 (DOS). My husband and I were regular visitors to a computer expo where you could have a computer built directly to your specs and for a long time we saved a lot of money this way and ALWAYS had the most up-to-date equipment, biggest hard drives, most RAM, etc.\n\nHowever things change and this is no longer true. Dell, Gateway, HP and others now sell computers with decent specs and at comparable prices to what you could do getting it built to your specs, or building it yourself.\n\nThe only time I would recommend doing a lengthy course of education to build computers is if;\n   ( 1 ) you want to do it as a business or you want to repair them as a business, \n   ( 2 ) you are an extreme gamer and want to push the equipment as far as you can.\n\nIn both of those instances you absolutely need to know what you're doing. Otherwise it's not necessary.
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please dont listen to danuitti's prices, apparently he thinks every thing costs 100 dollars...\n\nati radeon x1800 video card-$150\nHD 150-200$\n2 gigs of ram ( i dont know the brand you have so here is an estimate) $150\nasus mobo $200\n3800 dual amd processor-$300\ncooling system: 15 bucks per fan and a liquid collant set up that would likely cost between 50 and 75 bucks\nsound card $55\ncase 100$\nOS 90$ \nit sounds like you got an alienware product. the company is well known for well built PCs and also insanely expensive PCs...900 dollars was a damn good deal
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In an age when building your own computer is more expensive than going out to buy one, building a server will be even more expensive.\n\nIf you're not computer savvy, I would recommend going with the 20 bucks a year deal. It isn't that expensive.\n\nHowever, if you still wish to persist in building a server, keep in mind this takes time and dedication. Visit this site for instructions: http://www.pcmech.com/byos/
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1. You need to tell how much ram, the processor speed, and the hard drive size for anyone to be interested.\n\n2. Don't tell your bottom line.  Just say "$400 negotiable."\n\n3. You have to consider how much it will cost to ship it.
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You wont be able to make much off the laptop when you sell it. maybe a couple hundred bucks, depending on what kind it is and how very new it is, but technology moves so fast these days, its probably behind the times,  you know? i say keep it, its good to have at least when you CAN get it working.
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if it is your budget go for it. nothing wrong with more power. make sure you build it with a 64 bit CPU.
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Unfortunately this computer is so old, that even the case itself and power supply will not be compatible with new parts.\n\nAlso, it will be cheaper to buy a new computer.  If you don't need lots of tech support, then get a computer cheaply from http://www.pricewatch.com \n\nThere are lots of system builders out there that will sell you a basic computer with Windows XP Home or Pro for a pretty reasonable price.\n\nWhen getting a new computer:  Pay a little more (not too much more)  and get one with 512MB RAM, SATA Harddrive  (It will say SATA...if it doesn't say Serial ATA or SATA, then it isn't SATA).\n\nIf you aren't going to use it for games, then you don't really have to worry much about the video card.
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you kidding your vaio is worth down in the $500-550 range depending on the year it was made from now.  I can buy a brand new comp yo for around $400-500 easy coz they very affordable probably better than yours coz i can get them custom made from this comp tech company. p.s they start at 520 megabytes at 500 dollars+
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I wouldn't turn my back on it. It always depends on price and anticipated use.\n\nThree of my friends have recently picked up a brand-name notebook, 1GB RAM, 100 GB hard drive, built in bluetooth and WiFi, DVD burner, Windows XP Home, AMD 1800 processor and 15 inch screen, external (USB) floppy. It has been selling here for US $999, no rebates. That's been the cash register price.\n\nIf what you are looking at is $200 less, I would say they are equivalent values.\n\nAs for use, yours is quite adequate for standard business use and home computing. For graphics manipulation or gaming it is a bit of a lightweight. If it's significantly cheaper, US $600 or less new from a good local store, I'd go with your selection. It sounds like yours is a respectable, competent machine. Only your preferences and pocketbook and availability in your area can say for sure.