So, I'm getting a desktop...

Heracles32

Heracles32

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If you're looking for a "Luxary" Desktop, look no further than the 27 inch iMac.

If you want a decent one for a good price, something like this? http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0363485
 
Agreed, iMacs come out on top in my opinion. I strongly recommend any Apple products.
 
1. Go to newegg
2. Buy parts for custom computer
3. Save a lot of money
4. Can make a very nice, high-powered tower for about $2500

Building your own comp is the way to go.
 
Heracles32,

The 2 examples you show are in the $450-$550 price range, is that what you can spend?

I like ViewSonic for monitors, did you check local stores for clearance monitors?
 
Mac is not a good computer in my opinion, what you pay for is a shiny logo and a good background. Get a Acer in my opinion.
 
I would recommend an HP. But if you aren't gaming on it, what would you be using it for? This can help us understand what your needs are in terms of RAM, Processing speed, and hard drive space.
 
pokemon99 said:
I would recommend an HP. But if you aren't gaming on it, what would you be using it for? This can help us understand what your needs are in terms of RAM, Processing speed, and hard drive space.
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I agree. Be cautious of 64-bit. I got one and I have complaints. Neither Firefox 3.6 or IE8 are 64-bit. IE8 has been acting goofy again and Firefox 3.6 has not been releasing Memory(Private Working Set) requiring a daily shutdown.
 
In addition, IE9 64-bit has been a little slower when compared to the other browsers (slower than IE9 32-bit).

Be cautious of 64-bit? Yes. Completely avoid it without question? I wouldn't. You're futureproofing yourself for RAM upgrades with 64-bit. Also, finding a 32-bit machine/OS will be harder than finding a 364-bit.

As for machines, I can't add much unless I have your needs. Checking email, Facebook, PB, YouTube, etc. (in other words, anything on the Web): Get something like an eMachine. $300 for everything you need, even if it is low power.
 
Chariblaze said:
As for machines, I have nothing to add until you give your needs. Checking email, Facebook, PokéBeach, YouTube, etc. (in other words, anything on the Web): Get something like an eMachine. $300 for everything you need, even if it is low power.
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^ this is exactly it. If you're going to do any gaming at all, hit up newegg and you can get a good build pretty cheap. I have no complaints about my custom built and it only cost $700-750. Or, you can go full out with quad-core and lots of RAM and spend $1500 or more, it depends on what you want.
 
Juliacoolo said:
If you're looking for a "Luxary" Desktop, look no further than the 27 inch iMac.
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P0KEVORTEX said:
Agreed, iMacs come out on top in my opinion. I strongly recommend any Apple products.
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Agreed.

If you don't want to commit fully, or don't have the cash, but still like the idea of a Mac, go for a Mac-mini.

For about $450, you can just plug in to your monitor and everything, but now you have a Mac!
 
ESP said:
Or, you can go full out with quad-core and lots of RAM and spend $1500 or more, it depends on what you want.
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What are you getting for $1500?
 
http://screencast.com/t/pLGQWB3qJ7

This is what you get for $10000. there are 10 motherboards incase some break
 
Heracles32 said:
Like the title says, I need a new computer, because the laptop I have is about 6 years old, and a piece of crud. I'm not going to be using it for much gaming, so that's not a priority. I was thinking of these:

Computers:

Acer AX3910-U4022

Gateway SX2851-41

Monitor:

ViewSonic VX2250WM-LED 22-Inch (21.5-Inch Vis) Widescreen

Acer V223W EJBD 22-Inch Wide LCD Display

Speakers:

I don't really have an idea for these, so any type of dual speakers works for me.

Any advice is appreciated, thanks.
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You need to be more specific with your performance requirements. For instance, even if you're not gaming, you may still need to consider the GPU if you run things like photoshop or sony vegas

If you dont have any specific requirements (like sound quality, or display quality), then just go for the most economically viable thing you can find out there. Performance wise, the current generation of CPUs out there already more than satisfy the average entry-level user's needs
 
Or go to Future Shop / Best Buy and ask them for some help. They'd probably be a little bit better suited for you.
 
My personal experience tells me that people at the stores are more concerned with pulling off a sale. You'd have better luck on the internet, even with its questionable information sources and whatnot.

When I bought my laptop last year the ad said it had a "solid state hybrid" drive and I decided to see if the sales person knew what he was selling so I asked a trick question about whether or not the OS was installed on the "solid state portion" of the drive since it would "make sense to boot the OS from the faster solid state portion" (obviously that's not how hybrid drives work and anyone with even the slightest PC hardware knowledge will know that)


...and he just mumbled something vague about how the entire drive is "faster" because it's hybridised with a "solid state" >_>

I then asked him how powerful the graphics card was and he simply said "It's got one GB of VRAM" (which is how most graphics cards are advertised, by simply quoting the amount of video memory, which is of course not a performance indicator, it misleads most customers who aren't tech-savvy, and very successfully does so too, because memory is cheap so you can put 2-3 gigs of VRAM into a graphics card and make it sound powerful)
 
I have had terrible experiences with salespeople as well. There are a lot who just try to sound smart and really don't know what they are talking about when you ask a serious question about a purchase. In most cases, you don't get any new or helpful information from these people other than what is stated on the box/info sheet. Also, stores like Best Buy are usually filled with low end, "that's how it comes" machines, you can do a lot better shopping online where you can customize and compare pricing. You can also watch reviews on YouTube and read them on tech sites.

What will you be using the desktop for mostly? Are there certain features that are important to you? (Screen/Screen size, speakers, etc.) You don't need to pay a premium price for Apple or a high end machine if all you need it for is web browsing and basic stuff. Most newer machines can handle that just fine.
 
safariblade said:
Juliacoolo said:
If you're looking for a "Luxary" Desktop, look no further than the 27 inch iMac.
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P0KEVORTEX said:
Agreed, iMacs come out on top in my opinion. I strongly recommend any Apple products.
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Agreed.

If you don't want to commit fully, or don't have the cash, but still like the idea of a Mac, go for a Mac-mini.

For about $450, you can just plug in to your monitor and everything, but now you have a Mac!
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Yeah. All this. Since you haven't posted with putting down the idea yet Imma just back this up. I honestly don't know how to get it cheap though.
I got my 15" Macbook Pro with Adobe CS5 on it for 800$ on Craigslist though, so you might try there. Mac mini is another idea.
 
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