Help me choose a computer?

thanks a lot for your suggestion, actually i am learning a lot here so that when i buy my computer i can say what configuration i like and at the same time i'll also be aware of its prices.

Taskr36 is right. First off, you really have to look at your reason for upgrading. Have you been using your current system lately and come to the conclusion that you could really use a performance increase? Or, do you just want to buy a new pc for the sake of it. If you are only using your system to check e-mail a do basic web browsing then your P4 is adequate. But if you multitask a lot -opening and sifting through numerous windows and programs, and if you do any image or video editing, then the intel Core 2 duo is the way to go. I'm not sure what the retail chains are like in India, but out here in America in chains like Best Buy, and the -soon to be out of business- Comp USA, you can find the Core 2 duo E6300 systems for around $600 or so depending on the configuration. These are on the low end of the Core 2 duo line. Me being a power user I would never consider that version, but for the average user it would be very nice. Then there is the E36400 which are a little better with higher processor speed, running closer to the $900 and $1000 mark. Then there is the E36600 which has double the L2 cache, giving it a marked speed improvement in most situations, this is the chip I'm looking to get, but you don't find too many of them in the Retail establishments, perhaps because it starts to stretch beyond what the avarage user wants to pay for a setup. Then ther is the E36700 which has a bit more processor speed at a lot more price, so most people over look that one. And finally the E36800, which they call the 'Extreme Chip'. That one is HELLA nice, it has twice the L2 cache of even the 6600 and 6700 models, but it's also hella expensive. I myself won't be lookign to go that route for a while because it's cost prohibitive even for me. Sorry for the Tech manual, but in short, if you really are looking for a speed and performance improvement over your old system, but you only use it for basic task, then a E36300 will do fine, but it may be a good idea to have at the very least 1 gig of RAM, if you have a little more money to blow, then an E36400 will be a little better. If you do any image or video editing, or play any games, then If it's not cost prohibitive I would suggest the E36600 to keep from dating your system any time in the near future, and then maybe add another Gig of RAM to have 2 Gigs as soon as you can afford it. Ultimately, you shouldn't judge what is out of date for you by what the latest and greatest is. That should be determined by if your current computer can no longer accomplish what you need it to do comfortably, and by your pocket book. Which means only you can decide that. The best we can do is provide you with as much information as possible so that you can make the most informed decision you can when it's time for you to upgrade, so you can come to the decision yourself what would benefit you most. Anyways, hope that helps, good luck!

hi cybrog you have lot of knowledge about computer i guess because i heard many processors names from your suggestions thanks a lot wish i know a bit more than what i am now so that i could give you a reasonable thank you ..Good luck to you and happy earning here in myLot

Wow this is a nice answer i really liked it, anyway my computer will be usually be used by my boyfriend who design websites all so he need lots of software anyway you made it clear the difference between those described by the other posters thanks

I'm agree with you, no need for just keeping up with fashion and I think pentium IV works good.

Thanks a lot for your suggestion about dual core processors and 64 bit processors, but i am hearing that 64 bit processors for the first time please tell me about that a bit more.

Thanks a lot tp you but is pentium duo a superior processor than pentium IV. I will be grateful if you can describe to me in detail.

thanks a lot to both of you, the main things i want to know right now is what is dual core motherboard, i think its a combination of pentium III and IV, Is it true?

yes. that's right. but i think, all of the configuratins listed depands on how you use the computer. not just buy all the things. hehe