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Yellow94GT
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Basically, I don't know jack about computers. But I do know that mine is about 5 years old and a POS. I'm just wondering what is a good brand to go with? I have been looking into Dell XPS and HP setups. I don't need anything super fancy. I wont be playing games or even downloading music. I just need something that is fast and reliable.

Thanks in advance, Drew [patriot]

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Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001  |  :
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I would have one built. They can build it to do exactly what you need and nothing more. That way you wont have all the extra crap that you will never use. Most places offer a warranty just like any computer, and they are usally cheaper. I live in Ohio, so I dont know of any places out there. Whatever you do stay away from compaq.

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It also depends on what you want to do with the computer... hell you could spend like $8k on a comp from alienware and be able to do oodles of stuff.

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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003  |  :
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Go with E machines, or gateway computer. i picked mine up a few months back from circuit city and got a killer deal. I ended up getting like $300 back from mail in rebates. Its fast and i like it. Plus look what kind of deals are out right now.
Posts: 559 | From: -925- | Registered: Sep 2003  |  :
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Here's a recommendation:

HP m7000y PC
Pentium 3.0Ghz CPU
1GB RAM upgrade
160 GB drive upgrade
Double Layer 16x DVD Read/Write upgrade
HP vs19d 19" LCD Flat Panel Monitor
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=m7500y_series&catLevel=2&category=desktops/media_center&storeName=computer_store

This setup will set you back a little over $1000.

If you go a different route I would look for a PC with the following:

- at least 1GB RAM/memory
- 120GB Hard drive or higher (I would get over 200GB)
- 19" or greater LCD Monitor (buy a good monitor and it will last you forever!)

PM me if you have any questions. I've done this type of thing for my freinds quite a bit [patriot]

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fryes electronics and 600 dollars will get you more than you need...no need to spend anywhere near 1k
Posts: 2990 | From: eb | Registered: Jul 2005  |  :
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get a 3+Ghz dual core processor, DVD recordable option and at least 2GB of RAM, 200GB Harddrive, and you should be ok.

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a 3ghz dual core cpu is overkill for what this guy wants.

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Originally posted by 5.0-srt-4:
fryes electronics and 600 dollars will get you more than you need...no need to spend anywhere near 1k

i agree. a cheap dual core (prolly a pentium d since they're so cheap nowawadays), 2gb ram, a nice roomy hard drive, a dvd-rw, and a nice lcd and you'll be set.
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quote:
Originally posted by Lilghoust:
get a 3+Ghz dual core processor, DVD recordable option and at least 2GB of RAM, 200GB Harddrive, and you should be ok.

why would he need all that..certain computers fit certain people did you read what he needs it for
Posts: 2990 | From: eb | Registered: Jul 2005  |  :
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I know Drew and all he needs is something he can check out Cafords pretty fast. and Download some Mustang vids here and there and for his girlfriend to load her Digi Pictures onto the computer. No games or music thats why he has a Truck with Satalite radio and why he has a 360. He needs it simple but reliable. No dual core shit.

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Ok. I have the best solution for you. try this link;
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&lob=DIM&s=dfh
It is the Dell Outlet. You can get a great computer for dirt cheap. I currently own 2 Laptops from the outlet. My PC is a Dell also, but I paid full price on that one. For what you are looking for, these are perfect. Also input what you want and don't want. Good Luck.

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[ September 10, 2006, 04:14 PM: Message edited by: 95GTConvtACE ]

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If you're not a gamer and don't plan on doing any heavy video editing, just get whatever $499 Dell special they have going.

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Dell has a sale at least once a month, my dad go his whole system from them for like $500, 17" flat screen included. It's fast and reliable. Wait for their sale, and jump on it.

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i had owned pc's for years and i always had problems with it, then like 1 year ago i went with a apple computer and laptop and since i had no problems at all.

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dell has a nice deal on a brand new desktop with a 19" LCD monitor for $369

http://smallbusiness.dell.com/r/r?1.1.2d.2UW.1dUywf.CD6VMM..N.Cvcm.2Z40.3yTnDR

I hope that link works, I got it in an email today.

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