Need a new PC
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RAR
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From: DC Metro
Need a new PC
Dont really want to upgrade, but with MS pulling the plug on XP, I guess it's time. Looking for a replacement PC, would like it to work with my 2 existing monitors.
Any suggestions or links to good buys out there?
I dont really do intensive video games, so just a decent video card. A solid state drive might be nice.
Any suggestions or links to good buys out there?
I dont really do intensive video games, so just a decent video card. A solid state drive might be nice.
Instructor
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From: Berlin, Maryland
I made the switch from Windows to Mac and I love it. Big price difference but its worth it. It always works. Check out newegg.com they have really good deals. Also you can build a computer from scratch for pretty cheap but if you dont wanna do that they have good deals on computers.
I'm buying the i5 NUC to run XBMC for my home theater...
Intel HD 4000/4400/5000/5200 Iris graphics really aren't that bad. I should be able to run Wii emulators with the 5000...
Intel HD 4000/4400/5000/5200 Iris graphics really aren't that bad. I should be able to run Wii emulators with the 5000...
im running a dell xps that a friend gave me.
Im sure it was once worth well over $1200 retail when new....
with the crappiest specs inside...
its probably worth less than $400 now, but the specs are perfect for what I do/use the computer for.
it probably has the oldest i5 in it with like 4 gigs of ram.
crappy vid card, but all I use it for is web browsing and an occasional photo edit here and there
Im sure it was once worth well over $1200 retail when new....
with the crappiest specs inside...
its probably worth less than $400 now, but the specs are perfect for what I do/use the computer for.
it probably has the oldest i5 in it with like 4 gigs of ram.
crappy vid card, but all I use it for is web browsing and an occasional photo edit here and there
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This is priced way too high for me, the screen is too small and I don't like the keyboard. But it is a Mac, so.... clearly I can't go wrong.
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm probably going to stick with Windows software though, my mother has an Apple and it drives me batshit every time I need to use it. So either Windows 7 or 8. Neither of my screens are touchscreen though, so 7 might suffice.
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It needs to meet my porn requirements which can be multiple online videos simultaneously. Plus Netflix or Xfinity movies/shows. My multitabbed browser is also a memory hog tapping out my 2gb ram easily.
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What are some decent brands out there now a days? I bought a HP laptop about 5 years (at the time it was the top of the line) and i tell you what that was the biggest piece of crap that i have bought, nothing but problems with that thing. I heard really good thing about Toshiba.
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my friend is in IT he said the only difference between the big brands and the off brands are the tech support. as long as the guts of the computer are the specs you need, who cares what the case says.
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Yeah i've been looking around newegg, but it almost seems a crapshoot with all the different models.
How does this look?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220517
I'd probably add an SSD
How does this look?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220517
I'd probably add an SSD
General Spec
Brand
ASUS
Model
M11AD-US006O
Usage
Consumer
Processor
Intel Core i7 4770S(3.10GHz)
Memory
16GB DDR3
1600MHz
Hard Drive
2TB
Optical Drive 1
24x DVD-RW
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
300W
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i7
CPU Speed
4770S (3.10GHz)
Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory
Memory Capacity
16GB DDR3
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity
2TB
HDD RPM
7200rpm
Brand
ASUS
Model
M11AD-US006O
Usage
Consumer
Processor
Intel Core i7 4770S(3.10GHz)
Memory
16GB DDR3
1600MHz
Hard Drive
2TB
Optical Drive 1
24x DVD-RW
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply
300W
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU
CPU Type
Intel Core i7
CPU Speed
4770S (3.10GHz)
Graphics
GPU/VGA Type
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Memory
Memory Capacity
16GB DDR3
Hard Drive
HDD Capacity
2TB
HDD RPM
7200rpm
Last edited by leedogg; Apr 8, 2014 at 05:09 PM.
fucking powerful and it works!!
I didnt know the screen sucked until I started messing around with photos on it.
I had to hook up a 2nd monitor to it.
other than that its great and plays whatever games you throw at it.
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RAR
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From: DC Metro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856164012
A better 3.9ghz i7, Iris Pro graphics (5200), can do 16GB memory. $650 + hdd + ram. At a fifth the size.
Or if you don't need the superior graphics look at the i5 models and save some cash.
The difference between the Intel 4400/5000/5200 isn't THAT huge. It's there though. Lol
Also, important for me, they do make fanless cases for these machines. Especially the Intel NUC.
A better 3.9ghz i7, Iris Pro graphics (5200), can do 16GB memory. $650 + hdd + ram. At a fifth the size.
Or if you don't need the superior graphics look at the i5 models and save some cash.
The difference between the Intel 4400/5000/5200 isn't THAT huge. It's there though. Lol
Also, important for me, they do make fanless cases for these machines. Especially the Intel NUC.
Last edited by maharajamd; Apr 8, 2014 at 05:55 PM.
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Win 8 + Start8 = Win 7
The low end computers (under $600) use lower end components. Build quality is also different. For instance, low end laptops have keyboards that flex vs say a ThinkPad keyboard which is very solid, comfortable, and easy to type on, so if you do a lot of typing that may be something to consider.
I've also seen low end laptops with chassis that flex too when picked up. Low end laptops also tend to have dimmer screens, even when the brightness setting is at the max. Then there's the poor viewing angles. There's more to it than just tech support.
I've also seen low end laptops with chassis that flex too when picked up. Low end laptops also tend to have dimmer screens, even when the brightness setting is at the max. Then there's the poor viewing angles. There's more to it than just tech support.
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If you don't want your Win XP computer anymore, you can recycle it at Best Buy for $100 credit toward a new PC.
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1354538/
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1354538/
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RAR
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From: DC Metro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856164012
A better 3.9ghz i7, Iris Pro graphics (5200), can do 16GB memory. $650 + hdd + ram. At a fifth the size.
Or if you don't need the superior graphics look at the i5 models and save some cash.
The difference between the Intel 4400/5000/5200 isn't THAT huge. It's there though. Lol
Also, important for me, they do make fanless cases for these machines. Especially the Intel NUC.
A better 3.9ghz i7, Iris Pro graphics (5200), can do 16GB memory. $650 + hdd + ram. At a fifth the size.
Or if you don't need the superior graphics look at the i5 models and save some cash.
The difference between the Intel 4400/5000/5200 isn't THAT huge. It's there though. Lol
Also, important for me, they do make fanless cases for these machines. Especially the Intel NUC.
I only need to add graphics card + SSD to the PC I posted earlier.
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The power supply for my 10 yr old Win XP desktop just went out. Coincidence? 
Heard some electricity popping type noises and then a burnt smell. Hopefully it didn't fry the mobo or processor as I'd like to keep it around for all my old games.
Heard some electricity popping type noises and then a burnt smell. Hopefully it didn't fry the mobo or processor as I'd like to keep it around for all my old games.
If you aren't gaming hardcore I don't see why you need a gfx card? You'd be surprised what an Intel 5000/Iris can do for you.
If you need the hdd space buy an external.
And the NUC and that Brix support dual monitors just fine.
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RAR
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From: DC Metro
So I ended up getting that pc after all. Added a graphics card for multi monitor support and an SSD for a sub 15 sec boot time. AVG & game software were free.
Order #157277869 $526.17
1 x EVGA 02G-P4-3753-KR GeForce GTX 750 Ti Superclocked 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card
1 x AVG Anti-Virus 2014 - 1 PC - Product Key Card - OEM
1 x NVIDIA $150 In-Game for Warface, Path of Exile, and Heroes of Newerth
1 x Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 Product Key Card - 1 PC
1 x SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250KW 2.5" TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) With Desktop Bundle Kit
Order #157277909 $20.99
1 x FORSPARK Prime High Speed HDMI CABLE with Ethernet(15 Feet/4.5Meters),Metal Green Case,A to A Type,Support Ethernet,3D,4K,15.2Gbps.Good ...
Color: Green / Cable Length: 15 ft.
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Order #157277889 $799.99
1 x ASUS M11AD-US006O Desktop PC Intel Core i7 4770S (3.10GHz) 16GB DDR3 2TB HDD Capacity Windows 7 Home Premium
1 x EVGA 02G-P4-3753-KR GeForce GTX 750 Ti Superclocked 2GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Video Card
1 x AVG Anti-Virus 2014 - 1 PC - Product Key Card - OEM
1 x NVIDIA $150 In-Game for Warface, Path of Exile, and Heroes of Newerth
1 x Microsoft Office Home and Business 2013 Product Key Card - 1 PC
1 x SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250KW 2.5" TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) With Desktop Bundle Kit
Order #157277909 $20.99
1 x FORSPARK Prime High Speed HDMI CABLE with Ethernet(15 Feet/4.5Meters),Metal Green Case,A to A Type,Support Ethernet,3D,4K,15.2Gbps.Good ...
Color: Green / Cable Length: 15 ft.
Sold by FOR SPARK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED. ( Rate this Seller / Report a Problem / Email Seller)
Order #157277889 $799.99
1 x ASUS M11AD-US006O Desktop PC Intel Core i7 4770S (3.10GHz) 16GB DDR3 2TB HDD Capacity Windows 7 Home Premium
Last edited by leedogg; Apr 24, 2014 at 10:58 AM.