Am I getting a good deal??

[jonmchugh]

Hi. My name is Jon and I am new to this forum. I am trying to sell my laptop to get a decent desktop with a pretty good graphics card. So here is what I have:

Toshiba Satellite A205:
Specifications
Processor Brand: Intel®
Processor Class: Core™ Duo Processor
Processor Number: T2330
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Mobile Technology: Centrino
L2 Cache Size: 1 MB
Memory Technology: DDR2-SDRAM PC2-5300
Installed Memory: 1 GB
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Memory Slots Total: 2
Memory Slots Available: 0
Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
Drive Controllers: SATA
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Optical Drives: DL DVD+/-RW
Audio: Altec Lansing
Speakers Built-in
Video Chipset Brand: Intel®
Video Chipset: Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Video RAM (Max): 128 - 251 MB dynamically allocated shared memory
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Display Size: 15.4 in
Display Type: Active Matrix LCD (TFT) WXGA with TruBrite technology
Port Connectors:
* 1 x VGA out
* 1 x Express Card Slot
* 2 x USB 2.0
* 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet LAN
* 1 x RJ-11 Modem
* 1 x Audio - Headphone jack
* 1 x Audio - Microphone input
* 1 x DC-im
Network Support: 10/100 Ethernet
Wireless Protocol: 802.11b
802.11g
Modem Speed: 56 Kbps
Input Devices: Keyboard
Touchpad
Battery Life (average): 2.5 - 5.5 Hours
Number of Batteries: 1
Height: 1.6 in
Width: 14.3 in
Depth: 10.5 in
Weight: 6 lbs

And Here is what I would be getting in return:
* Biostar Motherboard P4m89-m7b
* 3.4GHz Intel Prescott
* NEW! 2GB DDR2 667/5300 RAM
* EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Video Card
* NEW! 250GB Western Digital ATA Hard Drive
* NEW! LG DVD/CD-RW Combo w/ LightScribe
* NEW! New Black Case w/ glow stick
* NEW! 480W Power Supply
* XP Pro restore disk with all drivers included

Please give me your opinion. I plan on upgrading the video card when I get a job. I just don't want to get ripped off. He has a faster processor, bigger hard drive and a way better video card. I will be using my TV as my main monitor. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Jon

[PrntRhd]

Moved to a better forum, PC World is more for events, not help questions.

[cmeyvin]

Hmmm he's proccessor might have higher clock speed, but you have a Core 2 Duo which pawns Pentium Processors. And the desktop he's offering u seem old since it uses ATA.

[jonmchugh]

so should i stick with my computer? I could always upgrade to a better video card when i get a job. what do you guys think?

Jon

[astoroth88]

personally I'd save up about $400 - $500 with your job, sell the laptop after you save up said money for atleast $250 to $300, and get a custom rig built. You can build a pretty decent gaming rig with around $800. His rig really isn't all that impressive, especially running on ata still.

[fool_of_a_took]

His video card may be way better than your integrated graphics, but it's very low down the graphics card food chain. That coupled with the single core processor, I'd leave it and save for a budget build instead!

[rond36]

I agree, there is no sense in buying someones 6 year old junk!

[cmeyvin]

Final Verdict: Save up for a new custom rig