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I want a new computer!! (pg. 3)
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| zoogla |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
Just keep in mind that whenever you buy a brand-labeled machine, you are paying premiums for that brand, and in Dell's case, the support. Out of the currently available marketers, the only one you should even consider is Dell.
Compaq is CRAP!!!! MDG uses ok components and they have pretty good prices, but quality-wise, I would really avoid it. HP is comparable to Dell.
Your single biggest purchase will be the LCD monitor, so either try to get a package deal, or get the monitor standalone and save all your peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc) and try to find a deal on a machine alone. |
Mr. Tech Wizard, aren't Compaq and HP laptops exactly the same? Don't know if it's the same company or not, but I know several models are mirror images of each other (discovered this when looking for laptops for my fiancee). Therefore the quality would be exactly the same... |
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| zokissima |
| Compaq was bought by HP, and they do share the same components. However, Compaq machines are notorious for their total lack of upgradability. I'm not sure about laptops, I was referring to the desktops, as that's what she said she was looking for :D |
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| zoogla |
Oops, I just realized that!!! LOL!! Next time I have to read more carefully! Sorry, IrishAddict; don't know why I was giving you the stupidest advice all the way through!!!!!
Yeah, forget what I was saying about Future Shop for your DESKTOP needs; Canada Computers all the way!!!! If you need help identifying good components I'm sure you could PM any of us making the suggestion of building a PC and we would walk you through the exact components to buy to make the perfect PC for you, within your price range. |
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| Thracky |
| quote: | Originally posted by zokissima
Compaq was bought by HP, and they do share the same components. However, Compaq machines are notorious for their total lack of upgradability. I'm not sure about laptops, I was referring to the desktops, as that's what she said she was looking for :D |
Compaq and HP are the same company and both "brands" of machines have the same upgradeability (or lack thereof) and I am speaking from the fact that I know a great amount of detail about most of the large company retail machines. So far the most impressive big brand outing this hear has been from EMachines, being the T6212 which is an Athlon 64 3200+ with available pci express slot and 160 gig HD and allows up to 4 gig of ram and of course video card is pretty important for gaming these days. Not only that but it uses a socket 939 Athlon 64 which means if you *really* wanted it could be upgraded to an FX-55 or something disgusting like that hehe.
So not ALL big brand stuff is crap and not upgradeable but I'd generally stay away from compaq or hp unless you buy one of their AMD based machines. |
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| Thracky |
| quote: | Originally posted by fayraree
One more thing, :
I would never buy a refurbished computer, but if price for quality is really your top priority then refurbished IBMs and Dells shouldn't be too bad. Stay away from HPs and Compaqs as many of their models are being discontinued which isn't a good sign ;).
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Refurbs suck yes, but HP and Compaq retire ALL their models after 3 months, not necessarily because of problems but simply because they add something slightly new to the next round of machines. Like the recent switch to primarily SATA hard drives for example, or another recent switch to DDR2 RAM. They may use the same cases and numbering scheme but I assure you the that is the only thing that's the same. |
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by VERTiG0
Call Dell's tech support, see if you think that the average joe computer user would be thankful of them! WORST TECH SUPPORT ON THE FACE OF THE GODDAMN EARTH. |
I just got my laptop back today from DELL because it needed the fan assmebly replaced and the network card replaced. They would only do this AFTER I satisfied them by formatting the harddrive, re-installing the operating system and the drivers even though I knew it had NOTHING to do with any of that!
So yeah...get my computer back today...they've only fixed the fan...NOT the network card...still no internet on my notebook...
!@#$^@$#!%@#$%!@$@##$^$%&%^*#$%#!%@!$!$#@%#@$%@%%^#@!$!$#%$%^!!!!!!!!!
:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Clearly DELL is getting NO MORE BUSINESS from me. :whip:
ALSO I should NOT know DELL's tech support hotline number, my express service code (9 numbers long) and my service tag (mix of numbers and letters) ALL OFF BY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| StereoPrincess |
for laptops i say buy ready made ones for desktops definitely get one build for your specifications.
first pick a processor (Intel or AMD), then pick a motherboard to match the processor (you can do that online no problem). then pick your extras like CD and DVD burners, harddrive, sound card, video card (some of the better mother boards have sound included). then pick your case to fit your extras plus a few empty spots for upgrades and that's it.
i got my desktop built to exactly what i wanted and it hasn't given me any problems and i love it.
the only thing i didn't buy (because i already had one) was a monitor and now i'm sort of looking for a new monitor. those flat panels are sweet. |
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| PartyHarlequin |
| As someone who's built more than one computer in the past (it's really not that difficult these days). If you're an audiophile go big on the sound card cuz they're cheap compared to video cards RAM etc. For no lagging you'll want to spend roughly 150-200 on RAM go for a gig it will serve you well for a long time. No processor slower than a 2.8 Intel. If you don't game don't go Athlon, get a motherboard with onboard network card. 150 gig harddrives are cheap. Speakers (Altec Lansing 995s) are nice and won't blow your budget. |
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| Playa24_7 |
just buy a commodore 64, and get that old school paper boy game, then your all set. hours of fun :D
sik ass graphics YOO! *puts hat sideways*
a MOS 6510 processor and 64 KB of RAM what what!
NAME C 64
MANUFACTURER Commodore
TYPE Home Computer
ORIGIN U.S.A.
YEAR 1982
END OF PRODUCTION 1993
BUILT IN LANGUAGE Basic
KEYBOARD Full-stroke 66 keys with 4 function keys
CPU 6510
SPEED 0.985 MHz (PAL) / 1.023 MHz (NTSC)
COPROCESSOR VIC II (Video), SID (Sound)
RAM 64 KB
ROM 20 KB
TEXT MODES 40 columns x 25 lines
GRAPHIC MODES several, most used : 320 x 200
COLORS 16 + 16 border colours
SOUND 3 voices / 9 octaves, 4 waveforms (sound output through TV)
SIZE / WEIGHT 40.4 (W) x 21.6 (D) x 7.5 (H) cm / 1820 g
I/O PORTS RGB (composite, chroma/luma and sound in/out), 2 x Joystick plugs, Cardridge slot, Tape interfarce (300 bps), Serial, User Port, TV RF output
BUILT IN MEDIA Cassette unit. Provision for 170 KB 5.25'' floppy disc unit (1541)
POWER SUPPLY External power supply unit
PRICE $595 (USA, 1982) - £229 (U.K. 1984)
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| zoogla |
^^^^^^^^^
NO WAY!!! I read that newspaper article before somewhere...yeah, written by a guy named Jayx1!!! :p |
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| smuncky |
i played that game when i was younger
its soo good!!! |
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| PartyHarlequin |
| People she needs a computer... |
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