Buying a new computer, what brand? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 09-01-2007, 07:26 PM

Going to buy a new computer pretty soon. I have bought several computers from Dell over the years and really have no complaints. I was just pricing out a system on their site and I ended up around $2000. Then I look at Best Buy and I see similar setup for around $600-800.

I'm typically pretty loyal to my brand, but I'm wondering if the extra grand is really worth paying. Any input? I've never bought a computer straight out of a store.

aico · 09-01-2007, 07:31 PM

Apple.com

StuartD · 09-01-2007, 07:35 PM

Personally, I never buy a brand... I just get all the pieces individually and piece it together myself.
If you are unable, perhaps you can find someone who can?

It means not having a warranty but there are so many advantages to building your own system, least of which is saving the cost of the name engraved in the case.

starpimps · 09-01-2007, 07:36 PM

i have never actually bought a computer from any store or dell
usually i find it better to buy the parts and build my own computers
that way i have total control on what components i have...as fo the big price difference that is kind of wierd best buy would be that much cheaper than dell

anyways i recently got quadcore 2.66GzH with a decent video card and 2gigs of ram etc, for 1400 cdn

Scalini · 09-01-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

Going to buy a new computer pretty soon. I have bought several computers from Dell over the years and really have no complaints. I was just pricing out a system on their site and I ended up around $2000. Then I look at Best Buy and I see similar setup for around $600-800.

I'm typically pretty loyal to my brand, but I'm wondering if the extra grand is really worth paying. Any input? I've never bought a computer straight out of a store.

My pt job is in computers at Best Buy- what specs are you looking for?

DaddyHalbucks · 09-01-2007, 07:59 PM

Dell is expensive, but the quality is good and they stand by their product.

pussyluver · 09-01-2007, 08:10 PM

Dell. Period.

Why? Dell has an engineering department that designed the boxes and tested them. Does a drive work well with the mother board, what are the failure mechanisms on a particular video card, Is a BIOS update needed to resolve a hardware compatibility issue. Buy all the parts yourself and you are more or less on your own if you run into problems.

That said, some motherboard manufactures offer some support and bios upgrades. There are forums. So spend hours beating your head aginst the wall or pick up the phone and call support at Dell. The hold times are much better now. They are also moving phone support back to North America for the US and Canada.

I can and have built PCs. For productivity I just plain would not use a home brew PC for work. Wanna fuck around with Linux, go for it. The experience of building the PC is worth while.

Gonna do it anyway, buy the A+ book and read it cover to cover first.

SomeCreep · 09-01-2007, 08:13 PM

Hewlett Packard or Compaq.

Blue Player · 09-01-2007, 08:16 PM

Just dont buy Philips. I brought a fuck off powerfull Philips, shame they didnt have a fan powerfull enough to cool it and it ended up just overheating constantly before it burnt out.

Sly · 09-01-2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scalini

My pt job is in computers at Best Buy- what specs are you looking for?

Dual core and 2 GB of RAM. Everything else I'm not really sure on.

Some of the things raising my price would have been the 22 inch monitor and the wireless 5.0 Speaker system.

I'm not going to build the system, just not worth the hassle to me. The compatibility issues kind of scare me. Why bother?

RawAlex · 09-01-2007, 08:39 PM

Computers have brands? Buy a good motherboard. Get a fast processor. Buy a decent video card. Couple of hard drives, a DVD driver, and a case.

Next.

Vitasoy · 09-02-2007, 12:01 AM

Dell, can't go wrong with them.

GrouchyAdmin · 09-02-2007, 12:04 AM

SlickDeals. There's always a sale with Dell. You may just have to wait a week to get the machine you want. Right now, they have a 19" LCD Vostro (new name for Inspiron series) system for under $500. Add a decent HD and more RAM, and it's still sub-$700.

Martin3 · 09-02-2007, 12:14 AM

Build your own if you can. Twice to computer for half the money. Couldn't give any advice on brands, last prebuilt I bought was a p3 IBM aptiva in '98 or so.

Ben20 · 09-02-2007, 12:32 AM

Great experience with Dell.No problem at all and what i like the most: You can't hear it working! absolute silent.
I myself turned it on several times while the machine was working, cause i thought it was off...

Besides, you can configure it online yourself.

lazycash · 09-02-2007, 01:31 AM

You can get a Dell with those specs for a much less price than Best Buy, just need to know where to look for the Dell deals. Start here, http://techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/99183

u-Bob · 09-02-2007, 04:59 AM

<--- always builds his own stuff.

Yngwie · 09-02-2007, 05:06 AM

I always build my own computers. The only PC I've ever bought pre-made was a P75 with 8megs of ram.. After that I just learned everything I needed to and started building my own. Sure, I don't have tech support I can call if something goes wrong, but in the last 10 years or so I have never needed any type of tech support. I was always able to find and fix my own problems.

BOSS1 · 09-02-2007, 05:31 AM

Go with DEll, nough said!

munki · 09-02-2007, 05:44 AM

Dell or Apple in my book...

KILL_FRENZY · 09-02-2007, 06:11 AM

Dell it's a good choice

boneless · 09-02-2007, 07:42 AM

whatever you choose stay away from acer, got me one this year and regret every friggin euro i spent on it

Big_D · 09-02-2007, 07:47 AM

build your own

B_Maverick · 09-02-2007, 07:58 AM

I've got three Dell's and am happy with every one. I'll continue buying them.

RedShoe · 09-02-2007, 08:05 AM

I always build my own. I see a lot of people here do the same. It's actually really easy to do. Put it this way, I can build computers no problem and I've never had a compatibility problem, but the irony is, even though I'm the smartest person I know, I still don't know how to change the oil in my car. I don't think I want to know.

Angie77 · 09-02-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by aico

Apple.com

I agree.

pornguy · 09-02-2007, 08:21 AM

I need a new laptop and will most likely go with Dell. the one I have which is HP has given me a few problems.

Nothing major but just enough to piss me off.

Jace · 09-02-2007, 08:56 AM

brand?

computers are all the same, the only thing you are paying extra for is that branded logo when you boot your computer, some software preinstalled a maybe semi-decent customer service when shit fucks up

build your own

RB_Jake · 09-02-2007, 11:32 AM

I would have to go with Dell

ztik · 09-02-2007, 11:34 AM

Actually. Dell's are full of cheap off brand parts that are low performing. I don't know what you guys are saying about quality. I know they have their high end systems. But the standard dell is full of shit parts with shitty setups

Ross · 09-02-2007, 11:41 AM

I always buy Dell as well. Few people in here say they are expenisve, I find that funny as hell. Compared to the shit you get in the stores over here, Dell are cheap for the systems you get. I'll always buy from them... more than anything its peace of mind knowing if your computer breaks down, they'll fix it and return it within a few days - well thats my experience with them at least.

GrouchyAdmin · 09-02-2007, 11:44 AM

I built my own PCs from 1993 until 2004. It costs more to get the parts you want, and the support is sub-par these days. It's rarely worth the effort, and forbid if you need any warranty work.

Star 69 · 09-02-2007, 01:33 PM

build your own

Jim_Gunn · 09-02-2007, 01:37 PM

I have several Dells that work hard all day. You can save some money by checking the Dell outlet online for refurbed pcs at a fraction of the cost of new.

bronco67 · 09-02-2007, 01:53 PM

I build my own...I just built a quadcore system for a little over 1200 bucks. What's the specs on that dell?

Aquarius · 09-02-2007, 02:05 PM

I'd get a Dell.

BVF · 09-02-2007, 02:52 PM

I just bought this for my daughter on sale for 350 at best buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....k uId=8398744

Maybe you can just buy that as a throwaway for now so that you can take your time in deciding what you really want.

just a punk · 09-02-2007, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuartD

Personally, I never buy a brand... I just get all the pieces individually and piece it together myself.

The same here! It's the only way to make sure your PC has exactly that hardware you're really need.

shekinah · 09-02-2007, 04:15 PM

Dell here in the office, it works good!

ronbotx · 09-02-2007, 04:31 PM

If you'd like something hand assembled with high quality components that you select try these guys ... http://www.velocitymicro.com/

IMHO much better quality than Dell

beemk · 09-02-2007, 05:36 PM

wait till dell has a sale, they always do.

Jace · 09-02-2007, 05:39 PM

www.pricewatch.com is the best site for deals on parts

peterk · 09-02-2007, 05:42 PM

I like the dell computers. Always reliable and high performance computers at resonable prices.

Peter

GatorB · 09-02-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeCreep

Hewlett Packard or Compaq.

They are the same company by the way.

GatorB · 09-02-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aico

Apple.com

Get off that shit. You know he wasn't asking about Apples or even considering them or he would have asked specifically about them. I hate when people ask legitimate questions ans some dipshit has to insert some bullshit just to be an asshole. No one is drinking the Apple flavored kool-aid.

OTerror · 09-02-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Get off that shit. You know he wasn't asking about Apples or even considering them or he would have asked specifically about them. I hate when people ask legitimate questions ans some dipshit has to insert some bullshit just to be an asshole. No one is drinking the Apple flavored kool-aid.

What the hell is wrong with Apple? He asked for a brand Apple is the best brand. Is it expensive? yes but it's a great computer.

Libertine · 09-02-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorB

Get off that shit. You know he wasn't asking about Apples or even considering them or he would have asked specifically about them. I hate when people ask legitimate questions ans some dipshit has to insert some bullshit just to be an asshole. No one is drinking the Apple flavored kool-aid.

How exactly isn't "Apple" a legitimate answer to a question about what brand of computer to buy?

You might not like them, but there is no denying that Apple is a computer brand...

zand_stein · 09-02-2007, 07:16 PM

great brand for me is apple..............

gecko · 09-02-2007, 08:54 PM

Dude... but a DELL! ;)

bizman2960 · 09-02-2007, 08:55 PM

HP Slimlines are super nice for the price and very compact.

09-01-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,339	Buying a new computer, what brand? Going to buy a new computer pretty soon. I have bought several computers from Dell over the years and really have no complaints. I was just pricing out a system on their site and I ended up around $2000. Then I look at Best Buy and I see similar setup for around $600-800. I'm typically pretty loyal to my brand, but I'm wondering if the extra grand is really worth paying. Any input? I've never bought a computer straight out of a store. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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09-01-2007, 08:10 PM	#7
pussyluver Clueless OleMan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ICQ - 169903487 Posts: 11,009	Dell. Period. Why? Dell has an engineering department that designed the boxes and tested them. Does a drive work well with the mother board, what are the failure mechanisms on a particular video card, Is a BIOS update needed to resolve a hardware compatibility issue. Buy all the parts yourself and you are more or less on your own if you run into problems. That said, some motherboard manufactures offer some support and bios upgrades. There are forums. So spend hours beating your head aginst the wall or pick up the phone and call support at Dell. The hold times are much better now. They are also moving phone support back to North America for the US and Canada. I can and have built PCs. For productivity I just plain would not use a home brew PC for work. Wanna fuck around with Linux, go for it. The experience of building the PC is worth while. Gonna do it anyway, buy the A+ book and read it cover to cover first.

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Blue Player So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 679	Just dont buy Philips. I brought a fuck off powerfull Philips, shame they didnt have a fan powerfull enough to cool it and it ended up just overheating constantly before it burnt out.

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RawAlex So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In a house. Posts: 9,465	Computers have brands? Buy a good motherboard. Get a fast processor. Buy a decent video card. Couple of hard drives, a DVD driver, and a case. Next.

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09-02-2007, 12:04 AM	#13
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	SlickDeals. There's always a sale with Dell. You may just have to wait a week to get the machine you want. Right now, they have a 19" LCD Vostro (new name for Inspiron series) system for under $500. Add a decent HD and more RAM, and it's still sub-$700. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

09-02-2007, 12:14 AM	#14
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09-02-2007, 12:32 AM	#15
Ben20 Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 59	Great experience with Dell.No problem at all and what i like the most: You can't hear it working! absolute silent. I myself turned it on several times while the machine was working, cause i thought it was off... Besides, you can configure it online yourself.

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lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	You can get a Dell with those specs for a much less price than Best Buy, just need to know where to look for the Dell deals. Start here, http://techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/99183

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ztik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nomad Posts: 5,196	Actually. Dell's are full of cheap off brand parts that are low performing. I don't know what you guys are saying about quality. I know they have their high end systems. But the standard dell is full of shit parts with shitty setups __________________ .

09-02-2007, 11:41 AM	#31
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	I always buy Dell as well. Few people in here say they are expenisve, I find that funny as hell. Compared to the shit you get in the stores over here, Dell are cheap for the systems you get. I'll always buy from them... more than anything its peace of mind knowing if your computer breaks down, they'll fix it and return it within a few days - well thats my experience with them at least.

09-02-2007, 11:44 AM	#32
GrouchyAdmin Now choke yourself! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,085	I built my own PCs from 1993 until 2004. It costs more to get the parts you want, and the support is sub-par these days. It's rarely worth the effort, and forbid if you need any warranty work. __________________ AIM: GrouchyGfy

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09-02-2007, 01:37 PM	#34
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I have several Dells that work hard all day. You can save some money by checking the Dell outlet online for refurbed pcs at a fraction of the cost of new.

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bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	I build my own...I just built a quadcore system for a little over 1200 bucks. What's the specs on that dell?

09-02-2007, 02:05 PM	#36
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BVF Black Vagina Finder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 13,975	I just bought this for my daughter on sale for 350 at best buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....k uId=8398744 Maybe you can just buy that as a throwaway for now so that you can take your time in deciding what you really want. __________________ Black Pussy Click On Mr Cosby..CCbill, 60/40, 136 FHG's....The Cos Loves Black Ghetto Pussy!!

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