ftblfan Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 My Dell computer, which I've had for 4+ years, seems to be getting slow and freezes up on my briefly from time to time. I really don't know a whole heck about computers. 95% of what I use mine for is internet use. I bought the 07 collection, EA Sports featuring Tiger Woods PGA tour etc. to play on my computer a year + ago, but it doesn't work. It just spins withing the drive. So, how many megabytes, kegawhater, etc., would you recommend to me for mostly Internet use, but for playing games, I have also downloaded Yahoo games in the past, they work fine, but even they are slow sometimes. I also download pics from time to time. We have a Best Buy in town. Also a WalMart. Those are probably my best options unless I order from Dell or whoever over the Internet. I'm really not concerned with any cost of one. It's worth having one that works and plan on having a long time. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have also downloaded Yahoo games in the past, they work fine, but even they are slow sometimes. I also download pics from time to time. We have a Best Buy in town. ...but seriously, buy a Mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'd order a Dell if you are going to stay with a PC. Download Firefox when you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhippens Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 i'm extremely faithful to toshiba laptops. i'm on my 3rd and have never had any in the shop. the only reason i've replaced them is just age of the processor and not being able to handle newer software i'm using for my grad class. i just bought a new one that will handle anything i throw at it for under 800 bucks. my wife is a diehard mac fan and i've never seen her have problems either but you would need to adjust your mind slightly until you get up to speed with the interface. different but nothing that will take weeks to learn or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 For you, I think I'd get a Dell. The warranty and support (on-site service) are worth it IMO. The only other advice I will give you is the same advice I have always given concerning a computer purchase. Buy as much computer as you can afford (baddest processor, biggest hardrive, max memory) because it is already obsolete by the time you get it through your door. This way you will get the longest possible life out of your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 If you have a microcenter around you this is not a bad setup for the money. free upgrade to windows 7. has a tuner and hdmi hook up. The intregrated video will play most games. by all means its not a big time gaming machine but it will more than due what you want it to do. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_...duct_id=0318185 Original Price: $379.99 Our Price: $349.99 You Save: $30.00 SKU: 312843 Mfr Part #: PT.G830X.009 UPC: 884483851256 AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 7450 6GB DDR2 SDRAM 320GB Hard Drive LabelFlash SuperMulti 18x DVD±RW Dual Layer Drive Multi-in-One Digital Media Reader ATi Radeon HD3200 Video Chipset Analog/Digital TV Tuner 10/100/1000 Network Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit) Display Not Included Processor Speed 2.4GHz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) The only other advice I will give you is the same advice I have always given concerning a computer purchase. Buy as much computer as you can afford (baddest processor, biggest hardrive, max memory) because it is already obsolete by the time you get it through your door. This way you will get the longest possible life out of your purchase. This is the advice i got on my last purchase. It was sage advice as my computer is still kicking ass 4 years later. Edited October 10, 2009 by tbimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 For you, I think I'd get a Dell. The warranty and support (on-site service) are worth it IMO. The only other advice I will give you is the same advice I have always given concerning a computer purchase. Buy as much computer as you can afford (baddest processor, biggest hardrive, max memory) because it is already obsolete by the time you get it through your door. This way you will get the longest possible life out of your purchase. For this reason alone then, you should get a PC with the i7 core with the 1366 socket set. The Nehalem chips are the best chips out there, bar none. Yes, there are a couple of other new i7's out there now, but they are on a different socket set. I would get the i7 920 chip and never look back. It easily overclocks on air from 2.66GHZ to the mid 3GHZs. Also, considering the long term implications, the Intel 6 core chips that will be coming out in the future will be on the 1366 socket set. That takes care of future-proofing your chip as much as possible as well. Good luck...I love doing the new computer thing, even though I prefer to build my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 great now H8 is losin sales too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 great now H8 is losin sales too Oh, isn't that the first option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 For this reason alone then, you should get a PC with the i7 core with the 1366 socket set. The Nehalem chips are the best chips out there, bar none. Yes, there are a couple of other new i7's out there now, but they are on a different socket set. I would get the i7 920 chip and never look back. It easily overclocks on air from 2.66GHZ to the mid 3GHZs. Also, considering the long term implications, the Intel 6 core chips that will be coming out in the future will be on the 1366 socket set. That takes care of future-proofing your chip as much as possible as well. Good luck...I love doing the new computer thing, even though I prefer to build my own. hmmmmmmmmmmmmm 1000 bucks Acer Predator 7710 Gaming PC: Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz, 6GB DDR3, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, 896MB nVIDIA GTX260, 750W PSU, Logitech G11 Keyboard, Vista Home Premium 64 $1033 compusa has the Acer Aspire Predator 7710 Gaming PC for $1000. Specs: Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz Processor 6GB DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) Memory 1TB 3.5" SATA II 7200RPM Hard Drive SuperMulti DVD±RW Dual Layer Labelflash NVIDIA GTX 260 896MB PCI Express Video Card 2x Gigabit LAN Realtek ALC888S High Definition 7.1 Sound Card 2.0 Front Speakers 56Kbps PCI Fax/Modem 750 Watt Power Supply 2x eSATA Ports Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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