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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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 Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:43 am Post subject: Need a replacement system |
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I'm looking for something with the following specs:
- Base Tower
- Between 2-3ghz system (P4 preferred)
- 1gb memory
- 40gb or more HDD
- Maybe 2-3 year old graphic card
- Sound card not important
- DVD/RW
- Network support
- Base Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse
How much should I looking to be paying for all this? Should I look to get the tower separate from the monitor? I'm trying to get a replacement for my crappy 1.6 Celly Laptop without spending too much. But, I'm digging into student funds and can't buy a new computer. I just need something a tad faster. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:51 am Post subject: Re: Need a replacement system |
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| PeteJB wrote: |
I'm looking for something with the following specs:
- Base Tower
- Between 2-3ghz system (P4 preferred)
- 1gb memory
- 40gb or more HDD
- Maybe 2-3 year old graphic card
- Sound card not important
- DVD/RW
- Network support
- Base Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse
How much should I looking to be paying for all this? Should I look to get the tower separate from the monitor? I'm trying to get a replacement for my crappy 1.6 Celly Laptop without spending too much. But, I'm digging into student funds and can't buy a new computer. I just need something a tad faster. |
200k won for an entry level system (NEW / assembled while you wait) at Yongsan will meet (or exceed) all your requirements.
Dual core CPU, 160-250gig HDD, GT7600 video, DVD burner, 1 gig RAM.
Add 150k for a new LCD monitor. A used CRT will run about 30k won.
Mouse (5k) and keyboard (4k).
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:02 am Post subject: |
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I see. I can just take a list of basic specs and give that to them? Which department is this anyway? 
Anyway of getting a cheaper LCD? Say 100k? |
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JustJohn
Joined: 18 Oct 2007
Location: Your computer screen
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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Sure thing. Get a 15 inch. You'll regret anything less than a 19 inch though.
If you're looking to save money definitely get a CRT. Yah they're bulky but a 19 inch flat screen CRT will be infinitely more enjoyable than a tiny LCD, and cheaper to boot. |
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| And infinitely harder to take home on the subway. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| PeteJB wrote: |
I see. I can just take a list of basic specs and give that to them? Which department is this anyway?
Anyway of getting a cheaper LCD? Say 100k? |
Can you get a cheaper LCD? maybe, but probably small and/or used/refurbished.
What department? It is an electronics market that covers about 6-10 buildings. The most expensive ones are in the mall above Yongsan station.
The best deals are usually over at the Son-in Plaza.
The shops in the old terminal building are in between.
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I see, what if I want an operating system thrown in aswell (say XP Home)? |
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Um anyway, do they speak English? My computer Korean is not too great, even if I can write it all down in a list in Korean, I still want the most out of my money~ |
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OneWayTraffic
Joined: 14 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:09 am Post subject: |
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| Computer Korean and Computer English are the same language. I'd get an old 17inch LCD if you're looking at cutting corners. They're the same resolution as a lot of 19inchs. Still why not get the better screen? It will outlast your computer in all likelyhood so you might as well get a good one. |
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:35 am Post subject: |
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Because I don't have a big budget. But I will sure try and get one  |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: |
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| PeteJB wrote: |
| Because I don't have a big budget. But I will sure try and get one |
So get off your axx and head down there.
You should be able to find an affordable, workable system - within your budget (whatever that may be) in about 30 minutes - configured with whatever flavor of windows you want.
new towers from 200k
used towers (p4s) from 70k
new monitors from 150k
used CRTs for 30k (sometimes free if you buy a tower).
IF you can't find an affordable, entry level system within 30 minutes at son-in plaza you must be either blind and mute or brain dead.
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PeteJB
Joined: 06 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Yeah well, a bad case of severe weakness from a flu/virus is preventing me going anywhere at the moment. |
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