Who makes the most reliable, highest quality desktops these days?

**Persius** · 09-03-2008, 12:58 PM

Costco has some good deals on HP and some other brands, i know their return policy is great just in case it dies on you.. but i wouldn't know on the manufacturer bcuz i usually build my desktops..

**MikesTraffic** · 09-03-2008, 12:59 PM

I've almost pieced mine together with parts bought on newegg..

**candyflip** · 09-03-2008, 01:03 PM

I went out to look and see what the stores were carrying last night becuase my Windows box crapped out on me and it was time for an upgrade. I came home with an HP Core 2 Quad. Has a 1 TB drive and 5 gig of ram out of the box. Cost me just over $700 with tax. The on board video setup probably blows, but I already had a card at home so it wasn't a big issue.

This came from Circuit City. I was in and out of the store in 5 minutes. The guy didn't even bother to try and sell me on the warranty, so that 10 minutes of shit is worth another $25 in my book.

**Karupted Charles** · 09-03-2008, 01:05 PM

apple. 8char

**GrouchyAdmin** · 09-03-2008, 01:06 PM

You want reliable and high quality, you pay a little more than $200.

I'm happy with the $200 desktops; they last me 3 years, then get regifted to cheap relatives.

**fatfoo** · 09-03-2008, 01:08 PM

bump for good question

**klaze** · 09-03-2008, 01:16 PM

I've never had a problem with dells. Had them since I was like 10...

You say it's "dead" but it's a computer what part died? replace it.

**Barefootsies** · 09-03-2008, 02:07 PM

Custom build.

I still like Alienware, but honestly, it depends on what kind of system I need. Main machine, I go with good custom build. Laptop, or secondary machines. I go with what is convenient.

**Video Rob** · 09-03-2008, 02:29 PM

I've had my Dell Dimension for 4 and a half years and i've never had any problems with it. Only crashes one or twice a year, the hard drive has never failed. It runs dreamweaver and photoshop fine so its all I need.

**WiredGuy** · 09-03-2008, 02:32 PM

I can't stress enough how much I've loved every desktop and laptop I got from Dell. Their onsite warranty is worth every penny.
WG

**stickyfingerz** · 09-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by klaze

I've never had a problem with dells. Had them since I was like 10...

You say it's "dead" but it's a computer what part died? replace it.

So 5 years of good service then. Can't beat that.

**Elli** · 09-03-2008, 02:35 PM

Build your own? http://www.ncix.com/

**Ice** · 09-03-2008, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Karupted Charles

apple. 8char

**beta-tester** · 09-03-2008, 02:37 PM

just build your own pc with your own choice of components...

**Peaches** · 09-03-2008, 02:41 PM

As far as desktops, I have a guy in town who's been putting together refurbed IBMs for me with whatever specs I need. So far, so good.

**Barefootsies** · 09-03-2008, 02:41 PM

Originally posted by stickyfingerz

So 5 years of good service then. Can't beat that.

How people manage 5 years on the same PC I find amazing. I upgrade every 12-18 months on my main machine. 24 typically on secondaries.

**Peaches** · 09-03-2008, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by WiredGuy

I can't stress enough how much I've loved every desktop and laptop I got from Dell. Their onsite warranty is worth every penny.
WG

I have to laugh when I pass up their onsite warranty. IF anyone could get to my house, it would cost them more in gas than they made off the sale of the computer. Plus, I doubt most of their techs are driving 4WDs

We had a problem once right out of the box and they offered to come and replace the HD even though we didn't have online service. I told them they REALLY didn't want to do that and if they'd just FedEx the new HD to me with a return label, I'd consider it good CS

**wargames** · 09-03-2008, 02:47 PM

dell

**Godsmack** · 09-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Mac Pro

**candyflip** · 09-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Karupted Charles

apple. 8char

The one I mentioned above sits next to a new Mac that cost 4 times as much.

I love my Mac like any other fanboy, the laptops and the iMacs rock. But the price on the Mac pro compared to what you can get running Windows is pretty crazy. Yeah, I get taken care of at the Apple Store when needed. But that's been 2 times in I don't know how many products.

It's suckers like me that keep buying their shit and keeping the prices up.

**qxm** · 09-03-2008, 02:56 PM

I build my own from scratch... nop ...not choosing the parts on the web and having others assemble it for me ... I do it all myself, thats how I know I got exactly what I wanted...

**Barefootsies** · 09-03-2008, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by qxm

I build my own from scratch... nop ...not choosing the parts on the web and having others assemble it for me ... I do it all myself, thats how I know I got exactly what I wanted...

I used to do that. Now I am just too busy, and/or lazy.

In the past, I have used newegg.com, ibuypower.com, and alienware.

I would never use ibuypower again. The other two have been solid. When I need a machine on the fly, I just grab one from best buy.

Who makes the most reliable, highest quality desktops these days?

Who makes the most reliable, highest quality desktops these days?

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