Computer Experts

[Martin0660]

I think I'm finally going to break down and buy a new home PC. We have had this one for ~7 years. Anyone that's into computers have some recomendations for minimum specifications (processor, ram, OS, etc). Wifey plays some on line games (Like Pogo, not heavy applications), surfing the net, music (iPods), pictures and such. I dont think I would call it heavy use, but want one that will be around through the next Microsoft upgrade. Any recomendations on good deals are appreciated as well.

[crusher101]

if you build your own you will save $$$

[turbo83coupe]

if you build your own you will save $$$

This is what I did with the computer I had before the one I have now. Bob, I had it built at a computer store in Latrobe and the customer service was excellent!! I have recently updated to an imac with 24" wide screen and it kicks ass!! I do know you mentioned something about Microsoft. There are ways to use that on mine, but not as easy as just buying one with microsoft? lol

On edit, I am by no means a computer expert lol

[INSANELY CRAZY]

i just ordered a new puter yesterday threw HP. i get a discount threw them,at work. i also get discounts on microsoft stuff. it would have cost $1,090 shipped but i got it for $749.99 with all the goodies and a 19" flat screen monitor.

i can help out anyone thats needs stuff threw HP or microsoft (discount threw work)

bob---if you cant get any answers i can get you intouch with my brother,he is a puter genius. works in DC on puters allday.

[RUTHLESS]

Since me and the guy at work get asked this everyday we came up with the perfect answer. BUY A MAC!

Want to know why? Because we dont support them!

[White5.0]

i have a mac right now and i HIGHLY recommend getting one... the operating system is so much faster than vista and everything about the computer is much higher in quality. Dont let the different interface of the operating system scare you off, its very very easy to get used to.

[RUTHLESS]

^ Oh here we go!

[RUTHLESS]

I sent ya a PM. Let me know if I can be more help.

[yeahloh95]

bob i built the one i am using now back in 03 and it still kicks butt, i have a good friend that can build you a really good machine for all your needs.let me know if you want his info

[White5.0]

^ Oh here we go!

why here we go? i recommended one im not starting anything

[SUPERDUTY]

why here we go? i recommended one im not starting anything

I love my mac also actually gonna go buy another one to control my home media center. If you can afford a mac buy one

[Martin0660]

Thanks everyone, I will get to the PM's tonight.

No chance of a Mac for me, I use my laptop for tuning but do analyze datalogs and use the tuning software on my home PC and none of that is compatible (I know there are work arounds).

[thehill63]

pm sent

[dlaul01]

I am a computer wizard I have been working in the field for a long time also have my own side business working on them. I would get an HP honestly they are running the best deals as of now...

[White5.0]

Thanks everyone, I will get to the PM's tonight.

No chance of a Mac for me, I use my laptop for tuning but do analyze datalogs and use the tuning software on my home PC and none of that is compatible (I know there are work arounds).

the new mac os comes with boot camp which lets you have windows on your mac as well....so you can choose when you start the computer the launch the mac os or windows. best of both worlds!

[Martin0660]

As I said, no Mac for me.

[White5.0]

As I said, no Mac for me.

oh alright then i just wasnt sure if you knew about being able to run windows on a mac...

in that case i would go with HP they do have great deals. And if you are getting vista i would get at least 2 GB of ram and hard drive size is really up to you. I would go for a dual core processor as well

[sutyak]

I've been in the computer field for quite a while.
BS in computer science, A+ certified, former laptop technician, and have been a software engineer for almost 7 years now.
I say buy a refurbished system from somewhere like NewEgg.com or Buy.com.
A few years ago it was cheaper to build your own computer. Not anymore.

[Martin0660]

Thanks to everyone for your input and guidance. We ended up with a HP, 2.8ghz, 500 gb HD, 4 mb ram + 20" widescreen :D Of all things, we ended up getting it at Sam's Club for $699.00. Pretty good price all things considered.