Discussion in   Off Topic   started     11 years ago   September 05, 2013, 04:25:24 PM   by   Meta

Considering buying a new computer

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Topic :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 05, 2013, 04:25:24 PM

My laptop is approaching its life expectancy i feel like very soon. Im hoping to have it replaced before that happens.

Im looking to buy a desktop this time $500-$700. what brand should i look into or stay away from? and what  minimum requirements i should keep in mind?

or if you just know of a bad ass deal shoot me the link.

thanks for your input in advanced.

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#1 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 05, 2013, 07:58:08 PM

Quote from: Meta on September 05, 2013, 04:25:24 PM
My laptop is approaching its life expectancy i feel like very soon. Im hoping to have it replaced before that happens.

Im looking to buy a desktop this time $500-$700. what brand should i look into or stay away from? and what  minimum requirements i should keep in mind?

or if you just know of a bad ass deal shoot me the link.

thanks for your input in advanced.


Depends on what you are doing with the PC, if you are simply browsing the internet and playing UO you shouldnt need anything better than the following:

4GB RAM
2.3+ghz CPU (Preferably a dual core processor or better, go with intel over AMD)
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
1 GB Video card or better (direct X 7+ latest support)


:)

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#2 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 05, 2013, 10:48:41 PM

Quote from: Kyn on September 05, 2013, 07:58:08 PM

2.3+ghz CPU (Preferably a dual core processor or better, go with intel over AMD)



I work in semiconductor and I always tell people that bit of advice.  AMD chips are less expensive but it is because of a smaller core.  They will perform about 75% the operations per second compared to an equal speed and core count Intel chip.  Due to this people over clock their AMD chips to get increased performance.


The down side to over clocking a processor:  When a chip is made we have tolerances for various layers.  How close the chip is made to those tolerances determines how high of a processor speed you will generate.  If in perfect conditions the chips architecture should generate a, say, 3GHz speed.  As the manufacturing process is further from perfect tolerances the "approved speed" will degrade hence giving us different speeds out of the same core architecture.  If you take that core and push it higher then the approved speed you chance causing a de-lamination of the processor layers leading to failure.


Basically think of driving your car down the interstate and not using the overdrive.  Ya you can do it and go just as fast as every one else on the road but you will blow your motor sooner then just about every one else also.

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#3 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 11:24:15 AM

I think im going to get this one. its an HP.


Components

  • • Windows 7 Home Premium 64
  • • Intel(R) Pentium(R) dual-core processor G860 [3.0GHz, 3MB Shared Cache]
  • • Integrated Intel HD Graphics [DVI-D, DX 10.1]
  • • 6GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [2 DIMMs]
  • • HP W2072a 20-inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor
  • • 500GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive
  • • Microsoft Office Trial
  • • No additional Security Software
  • • SuperMulti DVD Burner
  • • HP 2.0 Compact Speakers (Callisto)
  • • 2 USB, front audio ports
  • • No TV Tuner
  • • Integrated sound
  • • HP keyboard and optical mouse
  • • Wireless-N LAN card

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#4 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 01:05:59 PM

Not bad, I would drop the extra $50.00 and get an SSD

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#5 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 02:23:22 PM

Once you go mac, you won't go back :p
seriously... mac

Meta
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#6 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 02:54:05 PM

Never!  ;D

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#7 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 03:12:31 PM

Quote from: Kyn on September 06, 2013, 01:05:59 PM
Not bad, I would drop the extra $50.00 and get an SSD


I have had my SSD for about 4 years now and I would never go back to a magnetic drive.

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#8 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 05:12:19 PM

i think ill have to buy an SSD hard drive separate. cant find them available on the prebuilt offers. im only seeing Serial ATA hard drives as an option.  ???


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#9 Re :   Considering buying a new computer
11 years ago  September 06, 2013, 09:23:27 PM

Quote from: Meta on September 06, 2013, 05:12:19 PM
i think ill have to buy an SSD hard drive separate. cant find them available on the prebuilt offers. im only seeing Serial ATA hard drives as an option.  ???


very likely you'll need to buy it separate. It's worth it though, one of the best investments you can ever make in a PC.


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