buying a computer is so difficult!

[RandalLovelace]

My suggestion is that you check out:

www.dalco.com

Highly recommended,

Good prices,

Ship quickly.

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: Booster

Originally posted by: marquee
i always manage to screw things up when i try to build my own

I noticed that pcs made by big companies are lots better than the ones you can assemble. Look lots better, are quiet and they're warranted. I don't think I'd want to build anything myself now b/c now I know it will never be as good (well, for what I need in a pc).

Looks? Dells and IBMs, sure. You seen the new HPs and Compaqs? I can't enough stress how ugly they are.
Quiet can be done, and overall will cost around $50 more than if you don't worry about noise (quiet PSU, quiet fans and nice HS).
My CPU has a 3-year warranty, my mobo I have no clue, video card will be a few years, PSU shouldn't matter, nor HS&F. My HD has been out of its warranty for awhile, but I'll get a three-year when the need arises.
Oh, and except for the Dell XPS, mine will perform better, having good parts overall, and no corners cut.

However...the only PCs I will work on now are eMachine, IBM and Dell. There's a reason for that. If you're not comfortable building, Dell would be the best option. They might look a bit expensive, but they work. And they will stay working. The PSUs of the mid-range and high-end models can even stand some expansion, unlike many cheaper PCs.

 

[tm37]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: marquee
i always manage to screw things up when i try to build my own

Well just ask Frustrateduser for help. On second thought don't!😉

Haha, I am posting from it now.
😉

Actually the fact that you are posting from your new computer is a testament to the help one can get from other members here🙂

If he can do it so can you 😉

 

[Bassyhead]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl

Originally posted by: rival
just build it yourself from parts at newegg

 

[flot]

If you just want a general purpose computer, keep an eye on hot deals or some of the other deal sites, and pick up a Dell that is in your price range. You really won't go wrong that way. Plus you can pick up a solid, tested computer for like $450.

It won't be the FASTEST thing out there and it won't be hands down the BEST components, but it will work 100%, you'll open the box and plug it in and be ready to go, etc. And as you need to upgrade things, you will be able to.

I used to be all about building my own PCs.. back when I wanted to stretch every last bit of performance out of my 286-10. But these days, unless you are a *hard core gamer* I just don't see any need to stress out about your PC.

 

[MooseKnuckle]

Cyberpowerinc

 

[QTPie]

You can build it yourself easily with the help from ATOTers 🙂

 

[kalster]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: marquee i always manage to screw things up when i try to build my own

Well just ask Frustrateduser for help. On second thought don't!😉

Haha, I am posting from it now. 😉

if FrustratedUser can do it, anyoen can do it man 😀

go for it

 

[PaperclipGod]

Originally posted by: kalster

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: marquee i always manage to screw things up when i try to build my own

Well just ask Frustrateduser for help. On second thought don't!😉

Haha, I am posting from it now. 😉

if FrustratedUser can do it, anyoen can do it man 😀

go for it