looking for a new computer

robzilla · #1 04-12-2006, 03:33 AM

hi, well my computer died. i'm borrowing a laptop to search for a new computer.
anybody got a good recommendations for where? i'm currently looking at dell, memory express, atic and ncix.
i'd like to spend around 1000.....

thanks
rob

muck · #2 04-12-2006, 03:41 AM

don't do the dell.
Build your own (or get them to build it) from one of the later 3. Ithink there is a few others out there as well that are pretty good.

robzilla · #3 04-12-2006, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muck

don't do the dell.
Build your own (or get them to build it) from one of the later 3. Ithink there is a few others out there as well that are pretty good.

why not dell? bad experience?
i was so close to picking a dual core system but the weekly special was over and they wouldnt honour the price a few days later. this has kinda left a bad impression with me

prosnow · #4 04-12-2006, 03:56 AM

memory express!!! all they way, just get them 2 build it, or if u have a friend that knows how to put them together..u'll save alot of money, and be able to get everything exactly how u want it

DanG · #5 04-12-2006, 04:10 AM

I manage 60 desktops, 5 laptops and 3 servers at work, and they're all Dell. I have nothing but good to say about them. Just look for a good deal and be ready to buy. Sure we've had stuff break on them, but the response we get from dell has been second to none.
Just look for the one that says $xxx after $300 or 400 in savings.

Reefhawk1 · #6 04-12-2006, 05:29 AM

I have a Dell and a build your own type of computer in my home office. My Dell burnt up a hard drive a couple of years ago, but it was still under warranty and they sent out a tech within a couple of days to repair it.

My Build your own type of computer has had various components replaced including the mother board a video card and a hard drive

fortunately I have a friend that can repair them for a decent price.

I personally would buy another Dell (JMO)

Chad · #7 04-12-2006, 05:41 AM

I work in the industry, and have built every computer I have ever owned. I've never had an issue with them. Building your own just means you need to research the components you want to use. Some do not do well with others. You also tend to pay WAY more than you planned, because well you want a good video card and not a crappy one, or you want that extra bit of memory etc etc.

For simple computing tasks go for a pre-built Dell or some such. For top of the line gaming build your own.

EmilyB · #8 04-12-2006, 06:18 AM

Why not a Dell? I'm on my second new purchase, can't beat the money and the service imo.

prosnow · #9 04-12-2006, 07:53 AM

i guess chad is right, for the average person a dell is fine...but for the power user, 2 - 512 video cards, 2 gigs of pc2-8000 dual channel ram and dualing 21" monitors is a must

IMO haha

midgetwaiter · #10 04-12-2006, 09:20 AM

When you are buying a PC for casual home use brand really doesn't matter too much. The companies that produce the components you would use in a PC you build yourself are the same companies that build parts for Dell and the other large OEMs.

This is a nice little system, an AMD proccessor with an Nvidia based motheboard.

http://pc.ncix.com/ncixpc/ncixpc.cfm...41C926-1000611

Jump the RAM up to 1GB and you should be pretty happy. It will run most games well enough but you won't end up spending big $ on hardware you don't really need.