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Old August 13th, 2005, 04:05 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Will this computer stand the test of time ? Or have I already choosen poorly ?

I built my last couple of computers but find myself lacking the time (and energy) to put together another one.

Here is what I am looking for :
Basic web browsing, email, office products
Have digital camera, need lots of storage for pics and mp3
Want to eventually network this comp with another one (hardwire, not wireless)
Needs to work with DSL
Want cool and quiet comp
And most important want to play my games... WoW, HL2, BF2, Halo2, etc.

So my BIG question is ... will this work to meet my needs ? (Other than adding some software).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883102627

If it is lacking, where ? If I need to upgrade later on, where am I going to run into problems ?
Thanks in advance for the advice and tips =)
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It pretty much looks great for running your games, but IMO it seems too expensive. I'd rather buy a customized built one off www.ibuypower.com . You'd be surprised by how cheaply they build computers. I think techimo members order off there, no?
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