Old Man need your help & recommendation What would you recommend
I've bought the Nvidia 3D glasses and a Mitsubishi 828 for my daughter. What would you recommend to complete this system? We have a budget of about $500.00 (is that enought?)
I've bought the Nvidia 3D glasses and a Mitsubishi 828 for my daughter. What would you recommend to complete this system? We have a budget of about $500.00 (is that enought?)

#1
Posted 06/08/2010 09:52 PM   
How about a computer? /turned.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':turned:' />

[quote name='Real Old Man' post='1070396' date='Jun 8 2010, 05:52 PM']I've bought the Nvidia 3D glasses and a Mitsubishi 828 for my daughter. What would you recommend to complete this system? We have a budget of about $500.00 (is that enought?)[/quote]
How about a computer? /turned.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':turned:' />



[quote name='Real Old Man' post='1070396' date='Jun 8 2010, 05:52 PM']I've bought the Nvidia 3D glasses and a Mitsubishi 828 for my daughter. What would you recommend to complete this system? We have a budget of about $500.00 (is that enought?)

#2
Posted 06/08/2010 09:54 PM   
[quote name='BryanK1977' post='1070398' date='Jun 8 2010, 02:54 PM']How about a computer? /turned.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':turned:' />[/quote]
Yep, that helps. Can I work it within my price range (in your opinion) for a decent computer and card?
[quote name='BryanK1977' post='1070398' date='Jun 8 2010, 02:54 PM']How about a computer? /turned.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':turned:' />

Yep, that helps. Can I work it within my price range (in your opinion) for a decent computer and card?

#3
Posted 06/08/2010 10:01 PM   
I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.

It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.

You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.

As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).

So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.

Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. [url="http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html[/url]
I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.



It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.



You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.



As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).



So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.



Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html

#4
Posted 06/08/2010 10:48 PM   
ECEXCURSION is pretty much accurate with his numbers. I could easily dig up links to all of the items individually and you could build the system for $500 minus the video card, which you could carefully get used on ebay for another $100 or so. Building it yourself would get you a much better system, but if that's not an option you could do this:

[url="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883147171&cm_re=e5200%2d%5f%2d83-147-171%2d%5f%2dProduct"]Recertified PC[/url]: $339.00 (Free Shipping)
[url="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182199"]Better Power Supply[/url]: $49.99 (Free Shipping)
[url="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130539"]GTS 250[/url] : $114.99 (with 2 free games; $6.98 Shipping) $89.99 after rebate.

Total: $510.00 ($485 after rebate).

That setup would get you a PC for your budget, albeit recertified, that would be a decent performer with games in 3D. You would be required to install the power supply and video card, but that's very simple. You probably even know someone who could do it for you if need be. I whipped this up in a matter or minutes, though. There may be a better solution if you scoured the net.

I hope this info helps you.

[quote name='ECEXCURSION' post='1070438' date='Jun 8 2010, 06:48 PM']I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.

It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.

You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.

As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).

So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.

Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. [url="http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html[/url][/quote]
ECEXCURSION is pretty much accurate with his numbers. I could easily dig up links to all of the items individually and you could build the system for $500 minus the video card, which you could carefully get used on ebay for another $100 or so. Building it yourself would get you a much better system, but if that's not an option you could do this:



Recertified PC: $339.00 (Free Shipping)

Better Power Supply: $49.99 (Free Shipping)

GTS 250 : $114.99 (with 2 free games; $6.98 Shipping) $89.99 after rebate.



Total: $510.00 ($485 after rebate).



That setup would get you a PC for your budget, albeit recertified, that would be a decent performer with games in 3D. You would be required to install the power supply and video card, but that's very simple. You probably even know someone who could do it for you if need be. I whipped this up in a matter or minutes, though. There may be a better solution if you scoured the net.



I hope this info helps you.



[quote name='ECEXCURSION' post='1070438' date='Jun 8 2010, 06:48 PM']I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.



It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.



You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.



As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).



So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.



Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html

#5
Posted 06/09/2010 04:46 AM   
[quote name='ECEXCURSION' post='1070438' date='Jun 8 2010, 03:48 PM']I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.

It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.

You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.

As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).

So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.

Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. [url="http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html"]http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html[/url][/quote]
I see what I'm facing. We just adjusted our budget up quite a bit and will be going to Fry's this weekend. Tks much...
[quote name='ECEXCURSION' post='1070438' date='Jun 8 2010, 03:48 PM']I'm not sure if you can or not. I'm leaning towards no.



It depends on a few factors. What does she use the computer for? I assume this for playing videogames? What kind of games does she play? (and how old is she, for that matter? Is she 8 years old or 18?) young children tend to be much more convinced and entertained by lower-end hardware. For example, many children can't tell the difference between VHS tapes and DVDs. The same goes for this; I doubt any child will be counting the framerates all too often.



You won't be able to build a $500 system for playing blu-ray 3D, as that requires a brand new nVidia 4xx card and a blu-ray disc drive, which is out of the budget.



As for a gaming machine, the main problem (at least in my eyes) are unforeseen costs. These include the expensive Windows Vista or 7 Operating system ($200 - $300), and miscellaneous items such as case ($50), power supply ($50), dvd drive ($30), and hard drive ($50 - $80). These items can add up quickly. A *maybe* acceptable videocard can be had for $100. Motherboard ($100 - $150), CPU ($150-$250), memory ($50 - $100).



So in the end, I'd probably say no, at least not for something I'd be happy with.



Feel free to take a look at the nVidia requirements page for some more info. http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html

I see what I'm facing. We just adjusted our budget up quite a bit and will be going to Fry's this weekend. Tks much...

#6
Posted 06/09/2010 04:40 PM   
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