Buying New System

[EliteNoob]

As my name explains, im new to computers. I want to buy a new computer because my old one is, well, old. I dont know to much about computers so I probably am gonna buy instead of build. So where should i go. I've looked around and i like what i see at ibuypower.com. is this a good place to go? where should i look?

 

[Horsepower]

Even though I build my home units, I have a local honest computer store that I refer friends to. They have packaged "specials" but with slight tweaking of components, my friends come up with a decent box. <fwiw>

 

[Roguestar]

Dell Outlet

 

[DSF]

What does this computer need to be able to do, and how much are you looking to spend?

 

[gtechie]

iBuyPower.com builds gaming pc's only so they know what a pc needs if you want to game. If not, then any place is good like your local shop, Dell, or HP. However, for regular pc's, I'm partial to HP more than Dell. The problem with ordering pc's and having them shipped to you is that shipping can get rough and components can get jostled out of place so don't be shocked if your pc doesn't turn on the first time.

Even if you're not into gaming, iBuyPower pc's will still work for you because gaming pc's have more hardware demands and so you'll definitely have the power to handle any non-gaming apps with ease since you're getting better components.

 

[piasabird]

If you are going to buy from Dell or HP just shop online. Keep in mind that Laptops may take longer because of parts shortages. Look for package deals. Often Dell has deals that are one price one day and then $200.00 less the next day. Try not to buy the cheapest model they have. Look at prices every day for two weeks. Sooner or later you will see some better deals pop up. Often the monitor if sold with the computer has a lower price if sold separately. Just double check to make sure! So have your money ready, pay down your credit card and be ready to strike.

So what kind of computer you looking for?

Laptop, Desktop, Games, E-mail, Web Browsing, Photo Editing, Copying Movies, Watching TV's, Printer?, Scanner, IP Phones, Copying DVD's, etc?


Find a local friend to suggest what you should get that acutaly is good with computers. Someone who actually can take a computer apart and put it back together and get it working.


Retail Rule to live buy:

Buy a computer that does what you want it to do out of the box.

Never beleive it can be upgraded later. That is code for "My boss told be to move this model because the newer ones are coming in next month!" This is what I hate about salesmen. They will tell you anything and there is no way to verify it.

 

[piasabird]

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