Need your help!

**amysthebest99** · Mar 5th, 2009, 03:36 AM

So, I am in the market for a new desktop, but I really don't know that much about them, so can anyone point me in the right direction as to what is considered a good desktop, and what I should stay away from? thanks! ;)

**Parakommando** · Mar 5th, 2009, 04:23 AM

I'll spout off a few random thoughts and let others refine the process.

Firstly, there is no reason why computers should be a mess of components and cables. Apple has the right idea. If you want cheap+powerful, look at HP. They have great support.

Me, I'm pro-Apple for most things. If you're a serious, hardcore, fanatical gamer, don't waste my time and I won't waste yours as you're going to have to build your system from parts. It's not hard but most people don't have those needs.

If you want to choose your own display size and type, get a Mac mini. They have just been updated this week so they're fresh out of the oven. Same goes for the iMac, actually, though you're stuck with the built-in display whether you like it or not.

Minis are power-efficient. Apple claims the most efficient on the market. The hard drive is the same kind used in laptops (2.5"). So it will be a bit slower than a desktop grade hard drive (3.5").

But the mini has CD/DVD burner built-in and possibly wireless, too. It has a surprisingly useful number of ports for such a small system.

Check them out and see what you think:

http://store.apple.com/us

**Captain John Miller** · Mar 5th, 2009, 04:46 AM

HP imho is top notch, anyone of the new ones are fine for everything tbh.

Imho tho building one if you can is not only cheaper but you get quality parts period b/c you pick them.

**Faceman** · Mar 5th, 2009, 04:48 AM

What are you looking to do with the PC? That can narrow things down. Also a price range will help.

**MeleeMe?** · Mar 5th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Faceman

What are you looking to do with the PC? That can narrow things down. Also a price range will help.

Indeed.

If you are not interested in building a pc then your best bet is probably finding a good deal on a comp with a decent processor and upgrading the easy parts.

Dont get fooled on a pc with a bunch of ram and some magic video card that will play the newest games. Thats just shifty advertising that take advantage of people who don't know better. Dont pay an extra $400 for a graphics card (most likely a pile of shit that is made to sound like an awesome feature) and an extra gig or 2 of memory.

Both are relatively cheap and super easy to install.

**Face** · Mar 5th, 2009, 02:18 PM

You can't go wrong with Dell or HP.

Apple/Mac is fun if you enjoy finding out how many programs aren't compatible with your system.

**amysthebest99** · Mar 5th, 2009, 03:26 PM

Thanks for your help so far guys! I really appreciate it. I won't be using the comp for gaming or anything like that, but I do want a good reliable comp. I am willing to spend a decent amount, i would say $4,000 max.