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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by Eagle347 (Member # 6205) on :
 
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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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
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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Posted by EASTBAY5_0 (Member # 3292) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
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
 

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Posted by 5.0-srt-4 (Member # 5864) on :
 
fryes electronics and 600 dollars will get you more than you need...no need to spend anywhere near 1k
 

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Posted by Lilghoust (Member # 20) on :
 
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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Posted by tonster (Member # 6093) on :
 
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

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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.

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