Please
don't be too frightened of the total cost of this system. Remember, this is "top
of the line." Without a doubt, this would be the fastest computer in your city,
no questions asked. You can expect the P4 prices to drop in the later months, but
for now, $688 is not bad for the i850 and processor. Some of you may
want to substitute the Pentium 4 processor for a 1.3Ghz AMD T-Bird. You'll need a new motherboard for
the AMD chip naturally. When it comes to the video card, the GeForce2 Ultra is an
incredible graphics card, pumping out 64MB; this baby will keep you going!
Even if you
only pick just one piece from this list, you will have the top-notch product for
that specific hardware piece. Being or becoming a tech-guru is an awfully
expensive lifestyle. Although being a tech-guru has its fun and excitement, you
better have a large bankroll, or else your guru days will be soon
over.
Knowing your PC lifestyle will help you determine your hardware.
Family, Gamer, Tech-guru all use different systems for their needs. Family PC's have decent systems,
but more importantly, decent costs. Gamers also have a low budget, but need
a good system in order to play the latest computer games. Tech-Guru's
don't care about cost, they just want the best of the best for their personal
use.
Whatever the lifestyle you are, be sure to choose your hardware
wisely. Some components are not necessary, and could be wasting your valuable
cash; others are essential to your style, and need to be purchased for your full
enjoyment.