i am going to get a new comp, which 1 is best?
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You're getting such a variety of answers because we have no idea about your computer budget and your purpose.\n\nnVidia is typically better bang for the buck than ATI, especially in mid-range gfx cards (as the 7x00 GT series). AMD X2 processors will typically be better and cheaper than Intel Pentium 4's (Prescott) and their dual-core counterparts. Currently, AMD X2 4200+ will give you the highest performance/dollar ratio (for both gaming and business-synthetic benchmarks), not to mention that they use less power than Intel CPU's.\n\nBut seriously, you're going to have to tell us a little more about what you're going to do with that PC. Otherwise, it'll just be a popularity contest.
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The 1 GB of RAM will allow the system to run fast and should have no problems with multiple applications running. Size of HD is good for a laptop.
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Increasing memory is always good. If you are running XP I would suggest a minimum of at least 512 mb. If you can afford the 1GB go for it.
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Reload the OS or try buying a new comp
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well if you need it just for the applications that you wrote about any speed over 1GZ would be more than ennough,however you should keep in mind that these programs in their new versions require more and more resources so my advice is to go for at least 1.5 GZ and something like 256 or 512 RAM and at least 10 GB hard drive. I hope i helped you.
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You can get the M140 for pretty cheap they have like 1 day deals on it alot. check out slickdeals.net, i always see deals for this comp, they had one for 533 the other day but it expired, i would say check slickdeals.net daily, i got my e1505 for half off because of that site :)
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I have two choices. Either 1 or 3. Hope this helps.
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If they have the same specs, yes\nNewegg is good, but not at everything.  Try http://www.pricewatch.com
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If you're into art (digital photos or making music) then a Mac. If you want cheap s/w and repair bills then a PC. I use both and the Mac is by far the better machine, but there are a lot of companies that simply don't support them, like Linksys for example. You will always get PC s/w and always find someone to fix or upgrade it when it goes wrong, which it will. Also Macs just look better!
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Buy Norton System Works! It will clean up your computer in everyway possible. Used it for years and has never let me down. Well worth the money trust me!!
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Both are essentially the same. Get the one that gives you the most for the least money.
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Nope... Pick one.\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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You mean 1Gb RAM.\n\nWhatever spec. you think is good enough now certainly won't be in a few months time if you ever consider upgrading to Windows Vista.  But the spec. you suggested will be more than enough for your current needs.   However, for what you use your current machine for, I would save money and opt for a memory and hard disk upgrade.  This will cost considerably less than a new machine.\n\nJust a memory upgrade itself will be a great benefit (you don't say which operating system you're using).
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Go for the dual core.  It is faster and more stable if you are like me who like to run many things in parallel.
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Norton,good security,well known,easy to use,slows alot of comps down due to unnecessary scanning.AVG,free,good security,no lag affect,easy to use.Plain and simple tho, it entirely depends on ur comp.What is good and works for one person doesn't always cut it for another.Trial and error and some experimenting are the only real ways to find what works.
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out of all these answers which 1 will u pick.
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Time for a new computer.