Who makes good desktop computers?
 

I'm going to be purchasing a new one this week... I don't game or edit movies, so I don't think I need something too high end.

I just need a nice, reliable set-up... and dual monitors.

So if you know who makes good monitors, pass that info along too... please.

Thanks GFY! :thumbsup

Apple :2 cents:

if you dont want apple just go with a dell or something

cheap - decent - will work forever as long as you take care of it

They are nice but that's probably overkill in regards to what I need.

The most I ever have running is about 30 internet windows, photoshop, an FTP, some music, word, excel, etc. I don't think I need anything too fancy.

I heard Dell is good?

My preferences for PCs in this order:

(1) HP

(2) Dell

Monitors:

(1) Acer

(2) Acer

(3) Acer

Laptops:

(1) Acer

(2) HP

I do want 2 or 3 good, big monitors though... what should I buy for those?

I have an apple desktop and won't ever waste my money on another one. You can build you own hackintosh with the same exact parts for 1/3 the price.

Jayvis - im not sure about the dual monitor support but im sure someone here can answer this for us ... what about a mac mini bro?

When you switch over to apple you really have alot less worries - no real worries about catching new spyware or virus that is floating around that auto installs because of windows

ive had an imac for years - never had to take it in ..only thing i really do is run a a program called CleanMyMac about once a week :)

Plus 1.

I LOVE my iMac...

EIZO. :thumbsup

To quote a friend, who runs a successful computer repair shop in town:

"To customers, I tell them to buy HP all day. Know why? They will be in here after 3 months every month like clock work giving me business. To friends, I tell them to stay away from those poorly assembled piles of crap."

not exactly verbatim, but fairly close.

I run an HP desktop(with a few mods from the factory build) and it's great.. but it's a high-end guy. However, I will probably have to upgrade it/replace it soon. My last laptop, an HP, died after a year.

Jay,
I'd say build your own. Price will be about the same and you won't have worry about poor build quality.

I would purchase more iMacs...guess its only fair that I mention that. But I don't think they do multiple monitors, though I've nevr tried.

Does anyone have that link to the page that lets you download a ton of necessary programs for new installations on computers?

You get Chrome, Skype, and a bunch of other stuff all with one download... anyone know what I'm talking about? I'm gonna need that.

*Edit* - Thanks Trev, I know a GFY'er that has a long history working for HP... I've heard similar things from him. *Further edit* - He wasn't some part timer just selling HPs btw, he was pretty high up. lol

BTW I gotta thank GFY, about a year ago I posted asking what kind of laptop to buy and I went with an Asus and that thing is awesome. :)

i owned 3 DELL's so far, Next one will probaly be a DELL too

Build your own PC. It's not that hard these days.

The best things to do with Macs:

2 desktops both HP and the only thing that ever went out on 1 of them was a power supply which was like $25-$35 at the local shop. I hear bad things about HP but I never experienced them and my shits on at least 6-12 hours a day. I'm due for a new one soon so I will probably go HP or Dell.

Dell Outlet Store - get em' really cheap that way.

best thing to do with a PC:

donate it.

Thanks but there was another page I saw that included ICQ, AIM, hell it even had Winamp among others... the whole nine yards... it came bundled with a ton of stuff.

I want to say it sounded something like "ning" or... I dunno?? :helpme :helpme

my HP laptop has been fantastic for me, taken all kinds of abuse travelling everywhere, dropped many times, covered in dust, used 18 hours a day, and it still works great, I've used it so much the keys are all worn and it keeps on performing, I'm getting HP again for sure :2 cents:

Dell and Velocity Micro in the house here. I've been happy with both.

Anything but overpriced Alienware.

It so easy to say that, but building your own system right on the first try is something that's cultivated over years of experience.

Oh, piffle!

Takes only the components and a Phillips screwdriver! I've built so many Frankesteins that I have forgotten about most of them.

I have bought a few HP Business class SFF desktops now ... they are extremely well built and reliable (like DELL servers), and have a proprietary air cooling channel that draws heat from the internals and channels it out one side of the case ...

Cooler components are quicker components ... and Dual Channel Memory rocks too! :thumbsup:thumbsup

All I really do to them, is add a bit more RAM, and swap out the floppy drive for a 35-in-1 card reader.

http://www.kvantservice.com/products...nal/1204_0.jpg

All of my work rigs are now HP business class desktops, except for one IBM that has a pair of Matrox G450 cards in it for a dedicated video rendering box.

I have two Dell Inspiron laptops and I just leave them lying around for guests to play with when they come over. They come loaded with too much crap for my liking and the bloatware grows rapidly. Its easier to get a machine without all of that crap pre-installed than it is to remove it from these damned things.

There's a shop up the street from me that builds my desktops and I've never had a problem with them.

I'd recommend either building your own, or develop a relationship with a local store. They'll work harder for your business than Best Buy ever will.

Apple makes good hardware. My macbook has lasted over 3 years already :thumbsup

That's one thing I've noticed about Mac people. They brag about how their Mac has lasted so many years, not even thinking about the fact that their hardware is outdated.

Computer tech and system speeds are increasing so fast, who keeps a computer for more than year -- two at the most?

For just "nice reliable setup, not too high end", I'd probably recommend Dell.

I myself however will probably spend the bit extra and get a custom built one at CyberPowerPC. If you do the research part by part you can figure out what needs quality part and what doesn't and end up with a nice fast computer that should be fast and last a really long time from the looks of it.

I currently have an HP laptop and it's serviceable though. I have no beef with HP computers...the ones I've had have worked fine.

I'd go dell, cheap with half decent internals, more importantly, they are workhorses that never die!

eizo ...

HP and Acer are the worst :Oh crap

Awesome, more Mac Vs PC pointless arguing!

Someone start another foreskin thread quick!

build a custom one.
it gives satisfaction.

make your own, you will likely pay less and will get premium parts unlike the crap they put into dells, hps, etc...

if you are not sure how, get a friend to help you out...

just go and buy a Dell

Probably Apple but you don't want a Mac. Trust me. It's a cult and it's not supported by too many software or hardware makers :-)

Go for Lenovo - that's still the best one the money can buy.

"get a friend" - now THAT'S funny.....


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that's all ya need: tons and tons and motherfucking TONS of...all together now:

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C-c-c-c-carry on.

If you want old technology that is overstuff with useless software and underpowered just to make it seem like a better deal, go with ANY pc from any retailer.

If you want real value for your money, go for an Apple iMac.

If you must go with a PC, forget the brand names. Go OEM and custom order the machine you want. (ie: Fast CPU, lots of Ram, super-fast hard disk), and then finally Windows ONLY, without all the extra's and add-ons and other resource hogging shit you get with a Dell or HP. You'll save money and have a fast machine to boot.

Can anyone tell me their opinion on these two:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+Ess... 9145400050005

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+Ess... 9145400050006

I'm not going to build my own, this is one of the few desktop BB sells that isn't bloated with shit, my laptop by Asus runs like a champ and has for well over a year now, I've probably only turned it off a handful of times.

I don't know much about processors though, if anyone has some advice, let me know :)

Bump for me... I thought there was a billion computer experts on gfy... help a noob out.

Gateway, stay away from Dell and HP and you will be happy. Apple is for kids.

monitor(s) is easy: EIZO, period

i prefer dell or hp

Apple. The upfront cost is more, but the long term cost is much less. Haters don't like their control over all the system, but i does make for a more stable system with less fragmentation.

Acer is your second clue, so now you have the answer.
Acer and Eizo, case closed.

"Long term" --- that's where you f'd up. You can't equate any kind of value in computing products with long term. Technology is moving to fast to have an expensive computer for years.