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02/15/2008 01:28:56 AM · #1 |
| Looking to get a new pc I got about 800 hundred bucks can't decide any suggestions or places to get one??? |
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02/15/2008 01:35:43 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by electrolost:
any suggestions or places to get one??? |
Walmart? :-)
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02/15/2008 01:39:38 AM · #3 |
| the wal-mart by me dosen't sell computers only a few times a year |
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02/15/2008 01:41:44 AM · #4 |
| i bought mine from Dell and its a little beauty.. see if they have any specials on at the moment |
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02/15/2008 01:49:47 AM · #5 |
| I have three suggestions for you M-A-C |
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02/15/2008 01:54:46 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by jtf6agent:
I have three suggestions for you M-A-C |
I don't have that kind of dough to do a complete system change on another note I used macs in college and I do not like them
Message edited by author 2008-02-15 01:55:16. |
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02/15/2008 02:33:44 AM · #7 |
Dell and HP are both solid, reliable machines if you want a PC. Both have websites you can "build" your own from and order online.
Now to tag along to your request, if one is going to get a new PC, what should one look for in speed, video card, memory if on spends all one's time using Photoshop? Any recommendations? And if one were to rebuild a computer, any recos on motherboards, video cards? |
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02/15/2008 02:41:48 AM · #8 |
I got an HP not too long ago when my Dell Laptop died. I like it really well.
The other day I was at Office Depot browsing around and they had a bunch of computers on clearance for amazing prices (like a quad core for ~$700). Might want to check out your local shop to see if they have some clearance deals as well.
Also you can check on Fat Wallet for current promotions and coupon codes for just about everything in the world.
One last suggestion would be to check out the Dell Outlet |
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02/15/2008 09:03:15 PM · #9 |
newegg.com is your best bet for building a computer. I'm in the process of doing so myself. I'm building a screaming top of the line computer for about 1000 bucks. I recommend intel core 2 duo or quad processor (150-300 dollars depending on what you want), any motherboard that'll take it should do (70 bucks). 2 gigs ram (50 bucks), 8600GT video card (50-100) depending on how much you want, 500GB hard drive for 100, or 320GB for 75. A decent case (50-100 and power supply if it doesn't come with one (around 40). DVD burner (30). And finally, monitor, keyboard and mouse if you don't have one already.
Oh and if you want a quad core then it might be a good idea to wait till mid march when intel updates them (2.66Ghz instead of 2.44 for same price of 270 dollars) |
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02/15/2008 09:04:20 PM · #10 |
| once you go MAC you never go back |
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02/15/2008 09:06:32 PM · #11 |
| I would suggest anything but Dell right now! I've always had good luck with them in the past, but my last 2 that came from them are CRAP! The customer service has been crap too. |
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02/15/2008 09:06:46 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by electrolost:
any suggestions or places to get one??? |
Walmart? :-) |
Never ever buy a computer from a store. You are throwing your money in the water if you do.
Here is what I recommend:
There is usually a ton of coupons that will save you at least 300 hundred. i have saved about 800 before on a laptop.
Find the best coupon this site: //www.xpbargains.com/best_deal.php/desktop_deals.htm#coupons
And then shop on dell.com or hp.com or whichever one you want to use to get the best deal and apply the coupon. You will save a ton. Also, the xpbargains website has best configurations to give you maximum savings down in the bottom. If you like those, you can use those as well.
Message edited by author 2008-02-15 21:07:30. |
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02/15/2008 09:44:35 PM · #13 |
| I got my new Dell Vostro 1000 for only $529, It features AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core, Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic, 15.4 inch Wide Screen LCD, 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM, 120GB 5400RPM Hard Drive, etc. Looks cool. I like their good quality and long warrenty, also nice price. |
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02/15/2008 09:49:35 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by TLL061:
once you go MAC you never go back |
Now that's funny......
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02/15/2008 10:02:59 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by TLL061:
once you go MAC you never go back |
He said he
doesn't like 'em.
Pepsi. |
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02/15/2008 11:43:39 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by wanjun:
newegg.com is your best bet for building a computer. |
I agree - this is the best bang for your buck. |
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02/15/2008 11:55:02 PM · #17 |
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02/16/2008 12:03:08 AM · #18 |
PROCESSOR Intel® Coreâ„¢2 Duo Processor E6550 (4MB L2 Cache,2.33GHz,1333 FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium - English edit
MONITOR 22 inch E228WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel edit
MEMORY 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cacheâ„¢ edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW Drive edit
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 8300GS 128MB edit
SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse edit
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included edit
MODEM & WIRELESS No Modem Option edit
OPTIONAL PORTS IEEE 1394a Adapter e
for 879 good deal???
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02/16/2008 12:36:00 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by electrolost:
PROCESSOR Intel® Coreâ„¢2 Duo Processor E6550 (4MB L2 Cache,2.33GHz,1333 FSB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium - English edit
MONITOR 22 inch E228WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel edit
MEMORY 3GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cacheâ„¢ edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW Drive edit
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 8300GS 128MB edit
SOUND Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio edit
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse edit
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER No Floppy Drive Included edit
MODEM & WIRELESS No Modem Option edit
OPTIONAL PORTS IEEE 1394a Adapter e
for 879 good deal??? |
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 8300GS 128MB edit
Get something better than that. You will need it for graphic use. For a desktop you should at least get a 256. |
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02/16/2008 12:47:02 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by wanjun:
newegg.com is your best bet for building a computer. I'm in the process of doing so myself. I'm building a screaming top of the line computer for about 1000 bucks. I recommend intel core 2 duo or quad processor (150-300 dollars depending on what you want), any motherboard that'll take it should do (70 bucks). 2 gigs ram (50 bucks), 8600GT video card (50-100) depending on how much you want, 500GB hard drive for 100, or 320GB for 75. A decent case (50-100 and power supply if it doesn't come with one (around 40). DVD burner (30). And finally, monitor, keyboard and mouse if you don't have one already.
Oh and if you want a quad core then it might be a good idea to wait till mid march when intel updates them (2.66Ghz instead of 2.44 for same price of 270 dollars) |
newegg is indeed where I buy my parts. I'm just debating buying parts again (I have a perfectly good case, but probably should get a new power supply at this point) or buying something prebuilt. The reason? Software. I hate reloading the operating system and probably need to upgrade anyway, since I'm still using a copy of the OS I had on a prebuilt that died years ago. But I appreciate the reco on the video card - that and the processor are the two items I was looking for advice about. |
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02/16/2008 03:26:28 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
Originally posted by wanjun:
newegg.com is your best bet for building a computer. I'm in the process of doing so myself. I'm building a screaming top of the line computer for about 1000 bucks. I recommend intel core 2 duo or quad processor (150-300 dollars depending on what you want), any motherboard that'll take it should do (70 bucks). 2 gigs ram (50 bucks), 8600GT video card (50-100) depending on how much you want, 500GB hard drive for 100, or 320GB for 75. A decent case (50-100 and power supply if it doesn't come with one (around 40). DVD burner (30). And finally, monitor, keyboard and mouse if you don't have one already.
Oh and if you want a quad core then it might be a good idea to wait till mid march when intel updates them (2.66Ghz instead of 2.44 for same price of 270 dollars) |
newegg is indeed where I buy my parts. I'm just debating buying parts again (I have a perfectly good case, but probably should get a new power supply at this point) or buying something prebuilt. The reason? Software. I hate reloading the operating system and probably need to upgrade anyway, since I'm still using a copy of the OS I had on a prebuilt that died years ago. But I appreciate the reco on the video card - that and the processor are the two items I was looking for advice about. |
Try a MicroCenter if its near your house. They have pretty good deals. |
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02/16/2008 06:04:46 AM · #22 |
I don't think they have those in Germany. :-)
A question for the geeks - if I buy a new motherboard, new memory, new vid card, and new power supply, but plan on using the existing disks (they're newish), can I set all that up without wiping the disk and reinstalling the OS? It would be SO much easier if I could do that, but I seem to think that it may not be a do-able kinda thing. |
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02/16/2008 06:24:28 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by Melethia:
I don't think they have those in Germany. :-)
A question for the geeks - if I buy a new motherboard, new memory, new vid card, and new power supply, but plan on using the existing disks (they're newish), can I set all that up without wiping the disk and reinstalling the OS? It would be SO much easier if I could do that, but I seem to think that it may not be a do-able kinda thing. |
Not really. You have to re-install Windows when you upgrade such items as the drivers won't be loaded properly otherwise. This is one of the reasons I always suggest people put two drives in their computers. Around a 120 GB for the operating system and then something like a 500 GB for their data. Then you just put the smaller drive in, format and reinstall stuff and put swap your data drive.
This also lets you get a screaming fast drive for your operating system (as it's smaller = cheaper) and your computer will run much quicker. Nothing like running a raptor for your OS and photoshop! |
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02/16/2008 06:36:15 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Gotaka:
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce 8300GS 128MB edit
Get something better than that. You will need it for graphic use. For a desktop you should at least get a 256. |
No you don't. Any graphics card made this decade is more than good enough for 2d work like photoshop etc.
The 8300 won't be good enough if you're planning to play games, but otherwise you should be fine. |
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02/16/2008 07:55:44 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by mjwood0:
Originally posted by Melethia:
I don't think they have those in Germany. :-)
A question for the geeks - if I buy a new motherboard, new memory, new vid card, and new power supply, but plan on using the existing disks (they're newish), can I set all that up without wiping the disk and reinstalling the OS? It would be SO much easier if I could do that, but I seem to think that it may not be a do-able kinda thing. |
Not really. You have to re-install Windows when you upgrade such items as the drivers won't be loaded properly otherwise. This is one of the reasons I always suggest people put two drives in their computers. Around a 120 GB for the operating system and then something like a 500 GB for their data. Then you just put the smaller drive in, format and reinstall stuff and put swap your data drive.
This also lets you get a screaming fast drive for your operating system (as it's smaller = cheaper) and your computer will run much quicker. Nothing like running a raptor for your OS and photoshop! |
Yeah, that's what I have now - a small drive for the OS and all my programs, and a larger drive (actually two, in some sort of RAID configuration) for data. So basically if I build my own again, it'll cost more than a Dell box, simply due to software. Decisions, decisions. I do prefer having my own box but it's no longer a cost-savings method of getting a computer. (PS - I don't game so I don't need the latest/greatest/fastest. Just something that doesn't get tired after an hour of opening too many folders in Photoshop!)
Thanks for the info! |
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