New Computer for a Friend

Hey guys, I'm helping a buddy on a budget upgrade to a newer system. I have not heard of CyberPower before, but as far as specs, this looks like a great deal:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229076 .

For those that would rather just get to the point and not click:

General Spec
Brand CyberpowerPC
Model Gamer Infinity 3310
Recommended Usage Gaming
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200(2.33GHz)
Processor Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor 4MB L2 Cache
Memory 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 800
Hard Drive 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM HDD
Optical Drive 1 20X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT 1GB PCI-Express Graphics Card
Audio Realtek ALC662
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps LAN
Power Supply 400W
Keyboard Logitech Deluxe 104 PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech Optical Wheel PS/2 Mouse
Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Special Features Sigma Orca Gaming Case
Motherboard
Chipset Intel G31
CPU
CPU Type Core 2 Quad
Installed Qty 1
CPU FSB 1333MHz
CPU Speed Q8200(2.33GHz)
L2 Cache Per CPU 4MB
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Main Features 64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Graphics
GPU/VPU Type NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT
Graphics Interface PCI Express x16
Memory
Memory Capacity 4GB DDR2
Memory Speed DDR2 800
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Spec 2GB x 2
Memory Slots (Available/Total) 0/2
Hard Drive
HD Capacity 500GB
HD Interface SATA II
HD RPM 7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type DVD±RW
Optical Drive Spec 20X DVD±R/±RW Dual Layer Drive
Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC662
Communications
LAN Chipset Integrated
LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Front Panel Ports
Front USB 2
Back Panel Ports
PS/2 2
Video Ports 1 VGA, 1 DVI
TV Out 1 x S-Video Out (HDTV Compatible)
Rear USB 4
RJ45 1 port
Expansion
PCI Slots (Available/Total) 1 x PCI Express x16
2 x PCI Slots
Mouse
Mouse Type Logitech Optical Wheel PS/2 Mous
Keyboard
Keyboard Type Logitech Deluxe 104 PS/2 Keyboard
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

What do you think of the power supply? It seems a bit low, but maybe not.

 

Hi dw426.

Concerning the power supply; as I'm sure you know, there is more to consider than the rated power. I would be interested to know what brand of PS that is and to see the complete specifications.
If he's going to push it really hard or later chooses to upgrade the video card, the power supply might become an issue. Otherwise, I doubt it unless it's a total dog.


In my opinion, everything else looks good- especially for $550.00 plus shipping and it has a one year parts and labor warranty.
Considering that the operating system is worth $100.00, that system at that price looks pretty good to me.

 

I can't find any information on the power supply, I do know however that he's not a HUGE gamer, I honestly think he just wants more out of his World of Warcraft and enough "oomph" to do some Photoshop stuff and the like. As far as I know, he doesn't edit HD movies or anything that extreme.

 

Just in case you haven't done so already, you might go to the Cyberpower website and look around. Here's the link.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/
You might find an even better deal for your friend there.

Perhaps others with real world experience with Cyberpower computers can post with information and advice for you regarding build integrity and customer support.

 

Hello,
ive had my computer from cyberpowersystem for over a year now and it works great. its best to buy direct. you can ring them up and get exactly what you want. btw cyberpower system is their uk branch. same company thou.
first thing i did was spec up a system for my budget. then i posted the spec on their forums and said what i was gonna use it for. they offered some useful sergestions and verifyed all the componants would work well together. then finaly i rung them up and told the the exact spec.

 

You might have a look at this deal. It's not a quad, but should be plenty fast enough. It also comes with an LCD screen which you could sell if you didn't need it. If interested, please read all the comments.
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=2274181&enterthread=y

Last week, that same forum had a Q6600 system with an LCD screen for the price of the system your looking at.

I have never owned a Dell and can't comment on the integrated graphics.

 

What does he play? The graphics are a little weak compared to the rest of the system.

 

He plays World of Warcraft. But, that 9500 has a gig of RAM onboard, you consider that weak?

 

Hello,
the amount of ram isnt that important.
the GPU is the important part. the 9500 is quite weak tbh.

 

Hmm, ok, well, maybe I better point him in another direction. Thanks guys!

 

I would suggest to take DDR2 1066. (There is really small difference in price)

At least GeForce 9800 GT.

400W is used for a non-demanding configurations.


450 W MINIMUM.

If he can afford, let him take 600W.

Yes it's low. Not it seems but it's really low.

And if i may suggest he may add UPS .


Recommended : APC


P.S. Really cheap price for that configuration.