Need a new desktop, any suggestions?

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Looking for a new desktop and would like to find a package with monitor and printer if I can. I would like at least a 2.0g processor, 2g ram and 320g or higher hard drive. I am only looking to spend around $800. Only brand I really don't like is DELL. You guys pointed me in the right direction on my washer and dryer purchase so I am hoping for the same here. Thanks in advance.
 
i think HP has a big coupon that will bring a high powered desktop down in your range. check/search slickdeals.net.
 
Also check Pricewatch | Lower prices on computers, laptops, mp3 players, motherboards, computer parts and electronics. I just put together my own computer for around $600 w/out the monitor(already had one). Here's what I got:

Abit IP35-E motherboard(I probably could have done better here)...oh well.
Intel 6700 Duo Core processor 2.67gigs x 2(quad core a little too expensive right now for me----maybe later as an upgrade)
Seagate 320 gig hard drive (7200rpm)
OCZ Platinum Revision-2 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 x 1024MB)
Nvidia 8600GT 512mb Video Card
Lite-on DVD drive with Lightscribe
ATX Case

I'm sure you can find one in your price range that comes with a monitor and an operating system and other software.

Also, go to TigerDirect.com Best Deals - Computer Parts, PC Components, Computers & Electronics and look at some of their specials. Sometimes they have good deals.

Good luck and let us know what you got.
 
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Thanks guys I will take a look at those links.
 
I like my Sony Vaio --- sure its costly but it never gave up or sputtered.
 
Maybe you should try and contact P1et, he works for Dell. Dont know for sure if he can help, but it is worth a try.
 
ASPHALT ROCKET said:
Maybe you should try and contact P1et, he works for Dell. Dont know for sure if he can help, but it is worth a try.
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I don't know, it seems he's been away for a little while. He's only posted twice in the past few weeks. He's fading away....
 
I could design one helluva of a PC for you if you would be willing to assemble it yourself. It is very easy and Im sure you can do it.

You will get alot more computer for the money if you build yourself. Let me know and I can put something together for you.
 
ryandamartini said:
I could design one helluva of a PC for you if you would be willing to assemble it yourself. It is very easy and Im sure you can do it.

You will get alot more computer for the money if you build yourself. Let me know and I can put something together for you.
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:iagree:

That is the only way to do a desktop if you want quality. If you just want a run-of-the-mill PC, then just go Acer or Alienware. I refuse to buy ANY HP product after all of the ____ they gave me.
 
ryandamartini said:
I could design one helluva of a PC for you if you would be willing to assemble it yourself. It is very easy and Im sure you can do it.

You will get alot more computer for the money if you build yourself. Let me know and I can put something together for you.
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I am pretty sure I could build one myself just didn't know if would cost any less to do it that way. I work on avionics equipment for the Air Force so if its reasonable to build I would like to explore that option.
 
The only thing I can say is, do not buy an eMachines. Those things are like paper plates... throw them away after you use them. haha

I have a desktop, which has been down twice. It is stuffed in my closet now. Hasn't worked for over a year. I also have a laptop. Went in for warranty twice, and the problem still exists. The screen keeps going black. you have to move the screen back and forth sometimes to get the screen to come back on. I cannot wait to get another so I can put my fist through the screen!

Bought my Wife a Gateway laptop and haven't had a problem yet.

HP is up in the air for me. I have had good luck and bad luck. I would buy an HP, but I would do my homework before.
 
Even though I work for IBM, building your own machine DOES make sense! I built me a quad-core w/2gb ram, 300GB hard drive and 22" monitor for just under $1000 (I did reuse my DVDRW from the previous system) everything else was brand new...

If you've got a Fry's anywhere near you, they'll be able to fix you right up!

Failing that, I've had excellent success dealing with UnityElectronics (they're out of California so it's mail order but never had a problem with anythign I've bought from them)... get on their mailing list for current specials
 
BigFloppy said:
Even though I work for IBM, building your own machine DOES make sense! I built me a quad-core w/2gb ram, 300GB hard drive and 22" monitor for just under $1000 (I did reuse my DVDRW from the previous system) everything else was brand new...

If you've got a Fry's anywhere near you, they'll be able to fix you right up!

Failing that, I've had excellent success dealing with UnityElectronics (they're out of California so it's mail order but never had a problem with anythign I've bought from them)... get on their mailing list for current specials
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How do you like your quad core? I thought they were much more expensive but found I could buy a quad core with a few less megahertz for the same price I got my dou core for. I've heard nothing but great things about the quad core.
 
dengood1 said:
How do you like your quad core? I thought they were much more expensive but found I could buy a quad core with a few less megahertz for the same price I got my dou core for. I've heard nothing but great things about the quad core.
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Hey man, I thought I would elaborate on my build :)

I am running a Q6600 at 3.4ghz from 2.4ghz right now on stock cooling and will be doing more once I get me giant new heatsync.

Your IP35-E is a very nice board, it is just like the IP35Pro but it does not have SATA RAID, which alot of people do not use and runs on the P35 chipset. This is an awesome chipset that really lets you crank up the FSB [front side bus] and this is how your clockspeed is raised. The E6700 you have is a great overclocker as it has a higher multiplier which allows you to use a lower FSB speed. Your FSB speed is dependant on your CPU and RAM. Even if you have regular DDR2 800, which you probably do, you can theoretically hit 4.0ghz before your RAM starts being the limit.

Depending on your cooling, I would lower the CPU multiplier to 9, raise the FSB to 400mhz and put some more volts through the chip.

Make sure to lock the PCI-E frequency at 101mhz so we dont fry any video cards ;) I can easily see the chip going near 3600mhz. For voltage, do the max alloted by Intel officially which is 1.35 or 1.375V.

I almost bought that board, but settled for the Gigabyte P35-DS3L for its all solid capacitor design. Not to worry tho, that Abit is a nice board and uses japanese capacitors which are still grade a! :)



And the quad is great :D
 
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ryandamartini said:
Hey man, I thought I would elaborate on my build :)

I am running a Q6600 at 3.4ghz from 2.4ghz right now on stock cooling and will be doing more once I get me giant new heatsync.

Your IP35-E is a very nice board, it is just like the IP35Pro but it does not have SATA RAID, which alot of people do not use and runs on the P35 chipset. This is an awesome chipset that really lets you crank up the FSB [front side bus] and this is how your clockspeed is raised. The E6700 you have is a great overclocker as it has a higher multiplier which allows you to use a lower FSB speed. Your FSB speed is dependant on your CPU and RAM. Even if you have regular DDR2 800, which you probably do, you can theoretically hit 4.0ghz before your RAM starts being the limit.

Depending on your cooling, I would lower the CPU multiplier to 9, raise the FSB to 400mhz and put some more volts through the chip.

Make sure to lock the PCI-E frequency at 101mhz so we dont fry any video cards ;) I can easily see the chip going near 3600mhz. For voltage, do the max alloted by Intel officially which is 1.35 or 1.375V.

I almost bought that board, but settled for the Gigabyte P35-DS3L for its all solid capacitor design. Not to worry tho, that Abit is a nice board and uses japanese capacitors which are still grade a! :)



And the quad is great :D
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Ryan, I tried your advice above and the computer wouldn't boot up. Had to clear the cmos to get it running again. Suggestions?

Thanks!


Sorry for the hijack!!!
 
I've not overclocked my box (yet) BUT the general impressions of the quad are more than impressive especially when compared to a comparably priced fast Core-Duo box.

Spend your money on RAM and Video card

I'm running 64bit Vista Premium w/6GB Ram and NVidia dual display on a Q6600 system.... I've got VMWare Workstation installed and running both XP Pro and Solaris 10, each having 1 core at their disposal and dang, they FLY!

Best of all worlds!
 
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