baseball4
Posts: 279
Nov 3, 2011 9:52am
Anyone a computer junkie? I'm looking into buying a desktop before I start school up in the beginning of 2012. I am looking for something that is pretty basic, just something that I can use to write papers and do research.
I'm assuming it'd be a good idea to wait until the holiday sales all kick in to go shopping, but I'm just trying to get an idea of what I should be looking for.
Thanks.
I'm assuming it'd be a good idea to wait until the holiday sales all kick in to go shopping, but I'm just trying to get an idea of what I should be looking for.
Thanks.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 3, 2011 9:53am
Don't buy a MAC.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Nov 3, 2011 9:54am
If you don't mind me asking, why a desktop as opposed to a laptop?
I
I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2011 9:54am
Build. It. Yourself.
If you are a sissy and afraid to do that/too lazy to learn how (it's really easy) then find a local person to build one for you. You'll likely save cash over a comparable system from a big box retailer and you'll be able to customize the hardware to exactly what you want/need.
If you are a sissy and afraid to do that/too lazy to learn how (it's really easy) then find a local person to build one for you. You'll likely save cash over a comparable system from a big box retailer and you'll be able to customize the hardware to exactly what you want/need.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Nov 3, 2011 9:54am
Get an ipad2
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Nov 3, 2011 9:56am
+1I Wear Pants;956027 wrote:Build. It. Yourself.
If you are a sissy and afraid to do that/too lazy to learn how (it's really easy) then find a local person to build one for you. You'll likely save cash over a comparable system from a big box retailer and you'll be able to customize the hardware to exactly what you want/need.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Nov 3, 2011 9:56am
Cheaper.se-alum;956025 wrote:If you don't mind me asking, why a desktop as opposed to a laptop?
Book it.
baseball4
Posts: 279
Nov 3, 2011 9:59am
I have a laptop, but it's a mini. It's definitely not convenient for writing papers. It's nice to have on campus because I can pull it out anywhere (pun intended).se-alum;956025 wrote:If you don't mind me asking, why a desktop as opposed to a laptop?
baseball4
Posts: 279
Nov 3, 2011 10:01am
I'm a sissy because I don't build my own computers? Do you hear yourself when you talk???I Wear Pants;956027 wrote:Build. It. Yourself.
If you are a sissy and afraid to do that/too lazy to learn how (it's really easy) then find a local person to build one for you. You'll likely save cash over a comparable system from a big box retailer and you'll be able to customize the hardware to exactly what you want/need.
I understand the benefits from doing so, but I'm not the kind of guy that can just sit down and "make" a computer.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2011 10:06am
Pretty sure he doesn't mean sissy in the normal sense.baseball4;956045 wrote:I'm a sissy because I don't build my own computers? Do you hear yourself when you talk???
I understand the benefits from doing so, but I'm not the kind of guy that can just sit down and "make" a computer.
What's your budget?
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Nov 3, 2011 10:06am
Cnet reviews are usually pretty good to go by.
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-computers/?tag=hdr;brandnav
But yea....when talking deskstops you can definitely get more bang for the buck building your own. Its not too difficult and pretty fun actually.
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktop-computers/?tag=hdr;brandnav
But yea....when talking deskstops you can definitely get more bang for the buck building your own. Its not too difficult and pretty fun actually.
I
I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2011 10:07am
Understand the joke broheim. And I'm deaf. Thanks for reminding me of that dick.baseball4;956045 wrote:I'm a sissy because I don't build my own computers? Do you hear yourself when you talk???
I understand the benefits from doing so, but I'm not the kind of guy that can just sit down and "make" a computer.
But I was serious about my advice. Either research a little bit and buy the parts from Newegg and put it together or find someone to do the same for you. You'll save money, likely have better components, and if you did it right have a better idea of what's in your machine so when something goes wrong you can more easily fix it/identify the problem.
baseball4
Posts: 279
Nov 3, 2011 10:22am
Well then my apologies. I didn't mean to offend you.I Wear Pants;956053 wrote:Understand the joke broheim. And I'm deaf. Thanks for reminding me of that dick.
But I was serious about my advice. Either research a little bit and buy the parts from Newegg and put it together or find someone to do the same for you. You'll save money, likely have better components, and if you did it right have a better idea of what's in your machine so when something goes wrong you can more easily fix it/identify the problem.
@justincredible
I don't really have a budget. Not trying to sound like a snob, but I'm sure that with the sales all coming up for the holidays and buying something basic -- none of it would be out of my price range.
I
I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2011 10:24am
Protip: This is the internet and as such I'm not really deaf but that seemed like the proper response. Otherwise my "What are you listening to?" thread would be kind of silly.baseball4;956079 wrote:Well then my apologies. I didn't mean to offend you.
@justincredible
I don't really have a budget. Not trying to sound like a snob, but I'm sure that with the sales all coming up for the holidays and buying something basic -- none of it would be out of my price range.
baseball4
Posts: 279
Nov 3, 2011 10:30am
Touche.I Wear Pants;956082 wrote:Protip: This is the internet and as such I'm not really deaf but that seemed like the proper response. Otherwise my "What are you listening to?" thread would be kind of silly.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2011 10:32am
Pretty sure it starts with a "D".baseball4;956096 wrote:Touche.
I
I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2011 10:33am
FIFYjustincredible;956102 wrote:I like the "D"
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 3, 2011 10:44am
Build it in newegg. Cheapest option.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2011 10:59am
How much did you guys spend to build your last machine? I built one a little over a year ago and spent ~$500. I think.
I
I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Nov 3, 2011 11:05am
2005, $700 and it's still the machine I use and doesn't have any slowdowns or "old computer" symptoms for the things I use (Web, Media, Office, Adobe Suite, games (ones like Oblivion, Half-Life 2, etc not brand new games anymore).justincredible;956151 wrote:How much did you guys spend to build your last machine? I built one a little over a year ago and spent ~$500. I think.
You can certainly build a system that is more than adequate for web browsing, and Office use for under $500.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 3, 2011 11:05am
justincredible;956151 wrote:How much did you guys spend to build your last machine? I built one a little over a year ago and spent ~$500. I think.
Not sure.
How this helps.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2011 11:07am
I dunno, how does it?wes_mantooth;956159 wrote:Not sure.
How this helps.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Nov 3, 2011 11:08am
Mine is pretty beastly. I bought a dual core AMD processor that I was able to unlock into a quad core. No video card, though. Because PC gaming is for dorks.I Wear Pants;956158 wrote:2005, $700 and it's still the machine I use and doesn't have any slowdowns or "old computer" symptoms for the things I use (Web, Media, Office, Adobe Suite, games (ones like Oblivion, Half-Life 2, etc not brand new games anymore).
You can certainly build a system that is more than adequate for web browsing, and Office use for under $500.
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Nov 3, 2011 11:10am
i built mine for 1400, but it was a high powered machine. built to burn blu-rays and game on. at the time a similar alienware machine was about 3200 bucks.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 3, 2011 11:10am
justincredible;956162 wrote:I dunno, how does it?
Lol...fucking swype