New pc graphics and processor question.

[coopsjc21]

Hi,
I want to buy a new PC but I'm on a budget. DELETED COMPETITOR have this one for 499, but I'm mainly concerned about the graphics card being rubbish (onboard card). The spec is:

Intel® Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 8MB Cache) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
4GB DDR2 667MHz memory
640GB SATA hard drive (7200rpm)
NVIDIA® GeForce® 7050 onboard graphics
Dual Layer DVD Rewriter


It doesnt say how much memory the graphics has. Any ideas? I want this for gaming. I hcan only buy from DELETED COMPETITOR too as they gave me vouchers after my laptop was ritten off in an insurance claim.

Also, how does the core 2 quad 2.4 ghz processor compare to the pentium 4 2.8ghz that i had in my laptop?

Thanks,
Pete

 

[coopsjc21]

cpu wise, its like comparing night to day, the q6600 will walk all over the p4 at stock.

are you buildign it yourself?

No, buying it from DELETED COMPETITOR s a package. How about the graphics? Is that any good for gaming? any idea what memory it'll be?

 

[coopsjc21]

Give me the model number and we can start digging......

Packard Bell iMedia X2424

Link to page...
DO NOT LINK TO COMPETITOR WEBSITES

 

[coopsjc21]

If it has a pci-e slot then I was thinking of this as a budget option.. BFG GeForce 9400 GT 512MB DDR2 HDTV/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail.. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...GT 512MB DDR2 HDTV/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail

And you reckon the core 2 quad will be okay?

 

[coopsjc21]

*Brainwave* Sell your vouchers for £400 cash and get a PC from OcUK!

I'm liking your idea, ive just put some ads up offering the vouchers for £375.

direemblem's system looked okay. i have winxp home ed that i could use instead of paying £65 for vista, plus i can add another £50 into the budget. what improvements would you recomend with this extra £115? (mainly want system for gaming).

Cheers for your help guys!

pete.