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Tako

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Need recommendations on computers

Alright, I'm looking into buying a desktop. Let's be practical, nothing over $700. I'm not that rich.

I'd mainly use it for gaming, that's pretty much it. Web-browsing and gaming.

Recommendations?

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Yeah, well, you know that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.

Wolf exile1

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I found a pretty massive one on walmart with 16 gigs of ram and A Decent processor for around 700 I will try to find it again.

And a TB of space

http://www.walmart.com/ip/ZT-Systems-7618Mi/16829737
Found it!

750$

Last edited by Wolf exile1 (Sep 15 2011 7:02:22 pm)

Tako

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I found a pretty massive one on walmart with 16 gigs of ram and A Decent processor for around 700 I will try to find it again.

And a TB of space

http://www.walmart.com/ip/ZT-Systems-7618Mi/16829737
Found it!

750$

Yeah, but then you need to include a monitor which is approx. $200, then the total comes out to be about 1K, which I don't have.

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Twipply

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

16 GB of RAM is likely quite excessive anyway.

Shy Guy

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Probably about the same as wolf's but cheaper:
Have fun (does not come with monitor)
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/CyberPower-GUA140/16672335

Twipply

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I found a pretty massive one on walmart with 16 gigs of ram and A Decent processor for around 700 I will try to find it again.

And a TB of space

http://www.walmart.com/ip/ZT-Systems-7618Mi/16829737
Found it!

750$

"Integrated Intel HD Graphics" - Oh my.

Probably about the same as wolf's but cheaper:
Have fun (does not come with monitor)
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/CyberPower-GUA140/16672335

Are you sure you want him to have that graphics card?

Last edited by Twipply (Sep 15 2011 7:33:46 pm)

Tako

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Okay, someone tell me how to convince my parents that desktops are better for gaming than laptops.

And Shyguy, that's the sexiest piece of technology I've ever seen in my life, lol.

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Wolf exile1

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Probably about the same as wolf's but cheaper:
Have fun (does not come with monitor)
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/CyberPower-GUA140/16672335

I've seen that one.

Although It should have a better graphics card.

Twipply

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Okay, someone tell me how to convince my parents that desktops are better for gaming than laptops.

And Shyguy, that's the sexiest piece of technology I've ever seen in my life, lol.

Games are intensive, laptops are compact with minimal fans, overheating is bad.
Laptops have minimal graphics power as they're not designed for games.
Lots of reasons.

supadorf24

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Okay, someone tell me how to convince my parents that desktops are better for gaming than laptops.

You're supposed to say they're better for work.

Figure 1:

"Why are you buying such an expensive desktop, son?"

"so mai gamezzz run sooper dooper fastest!!!!!"

"You were a mistake."

Figure 2:

"Why are you buying such an expensive desktop, son?"

"Why, mother and father, to do excessive research with."

"What a fine young man we've raised. Have a cookie."

Chewy

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Just build your own computer? I'm sure there are plenty of guides on the internet.

Tako

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Just build your own computer? I'm sure there are plenty of guides on the internet.

Costs more. Physically AND mentally.

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Twipply

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Just build your own computer? I'm sure there are plenty of guides on the internet.

Might be difficult to convince parents to let you buy a whole bunch of components, especially if you've never put one together before.   Although, I'm sure this is actually the correct answer.

Tako

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

The fact you even think it's possible makes me laugh.

It would take a month, if not more to make.

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Twipply

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

The fact you even think it's possible makes me laugh.

It would take a year, if not more to make.

Assuming you've never done it before, you shouldn't assume it's so hard.   So long as you're careful and actually buy parts that fit together, I don't think the actual construct is of any great difficulty.

Shy Guy

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I suggest get the computer I suggested and then change the graphics card :/

catking00

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

my dads friend built his own computer that runs super fast and the case looks really old. (over $1000 i think) he also made a good one with a case that looks really new. (if he gets robbed, they will probably take the worse computer) you should consider it but for around $800. it might cost more but it will be worth the extra hundred if its good

Last edited by catking00 (Sep 15 2011 8:08:54 pm)

Wolf exile1

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Well you can make a 2000$ Computer for 1400$ So i agree with chewy.

XxAtillaxX

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I suggest building your own computer, you can save hundreds of dollars doing this.

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JadElClemens

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Costs more. Physically[...]

I hope you're joking.

Are you going to be purchasing your OS and/or the Microsoft Ofice suite? That'll knock you ~$200. With that being said, the rig I just built (first time, took me ~3 hours) only cost me $400 monitor included (although I didn't need to purchase any software). Let me give you the stats and you can go from there. Building your own isn't that hard. I mean, you've gotta be precise, but watching a few videos really did it for me. Just make sure you have the right RAM, that your mobo is compatible with your CPU (Get a bundle to make absolutely sure and get it cheaper), and make sure you have all of the necessary components

Here's mine: Oh wow a link

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Watashii

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

www.tinyurl.com/falconguide
Use this guide. It's fantastic.

Tako

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From: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Costs more. Physically[...]

I hope you're joking.

Are you going to be purchasing your OS and/or the Microsoft Ofice suite? That'll knock you ~$200. With that being said, the rig I just built (first time, took me ~3 hours) only cost me $400 monitor included (although I didn't need to purchase any software). Let me give you the stats and you can go from there. Building your own isn't that hard. I mean, you've gotta be precise, but watching a few videos really did it for me. Just make sure you have the right RAM, that your mobo is compatible with your CPU (Get a bundle to make absolutely sure and get it cheaper), and make sure you have all of the necessary components

Here's mine: Oh wow a link

Physically as in, I have absolutely no idea what 90% of a computer is made of, and I don't have the patience or the money to waste in case I mess up royally.

What's your opinion on this one?

Last edited by Tako (Sep 16 2011 10:17:10 am)

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32OrtonEdge32dh

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

I like that one, go for it.

EDIT: 2012th POST I'MMA DIIII--

Last edited by 32OrtonEdge32dh (Sep 16 2011 11:24:49 am)

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Gaming_Guy

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Try this?

Don't Click Here!
Click Below!
Don't Listen To Him!
Click On Me!
Don't Click On Him, He Is Lying!
Just Click On Any One Of Us!
Trolololololol

(It's pretty fricking cheap compared to other prices)

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JadElClemens

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From: Colorado, USA

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Re: Need recommendations on computers

Costs more. Physically[...]

I hope you're joking.

Are you going to be purchasing your OS and/or the Microsoft Ofice suite? That'll knock you ~$200. With that being said, the rig I just built (first time, took me ~3 hours) only cost me $400 monitor included (although I didn't need to purchase any software). Let me give you the stats and you can go from there. Building your own isn't that hard. I mean, you've gotta be precise, but watching a few videos really did it for me. Just make sure you have the right RAM, that your mobo is compatible with your CPU (Get a bundle to make absolutely sure and get it cheaper), and make sure you have all of the necessary components

Here's mine: Oh wow a link

Physically as in, I have absolutely no idea what 90% of a computer is made of, and I don't have the patience or the money to waste in case I mess up royally.

What's your opinion on this one?

Tako,
Just build it. Go by mine. It's fully functional. I'll even make you a czechlist. Seriously, just watch some guides by newegg and make sure to listen when they say what not to do. You'll be fine.

Anti-static wristband
SATA cables (IDK, 2 or 3)
HDD, 400+GB preferably
Monitor
Keyboard and mouse, assuming you don't have one
GPU, unless you want crap onboard graphics
Motherboard, unless you want an unoperational computer
CPU
RAM
Case: Preferably badass looking
Power supply, unless it comes with the case. Always read reviews.
Optical drive.

If you're going to buy a prebuilt one, just don't go with dell. Get a nice HP or something.

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