name vs. no name

[jptech2000]

What is better, a no name computer or a name brand comupter. My freind thinks that name brands is better, I one the otherhand thinks no name is a million times better. I need people with a computer background to answer and write why because I need to fully understand which is better. Thanks for your time.

 

[slpaulson]

I think it depends on who the no named is. Some are good custom systems while other might be an integrated pos.

 

[Ausm]

I agree with crazydood...some nonames made from a quality Ma and Pa shop are great machines...then some totally suck get a list of the components before you buy and post them here

Ausm

 

[johneetrash]

id say neither is better... if you really need a computer, building one with parts you pick (or going to a vendor that will let you pick each part) would be the best...

 

[BigLance]

To answer your question: Neither... both can be good and bad, it totally has to do with the parts inside... and there are many options for parts !!
I (like many others on this board) could put together a system that is VERY good, better than anything you can buy, but on the other hand there are MANY places building crap no-name boxes... (like the Integrated POS I'm fixing now for a teacher, SIS everything, modem and sound and video and network are built in, no external cards are even in it, it has 1 PCI and 1 ISA for expansion, 32mb no-name Mem and Celery 400.... OMG does it suck, finding drivers is a pain!)

 

[nippyjun]

I prefer no name.

 

[Castellan]

I work on Dell Optiplex GX1s and GX110s all day. I hate them That's all I'm going to say.

 

[igowerf]

No-name could mean pretty much anything, but if I had to choose between a random name brand and a random no-name brand, I would probably go with the no-name. No-names generally come with non proprietary (sp? doesn't look right) parts that I would be able to replace later on.

 

[confounded]

As most everyone has said, it depends on the components in each however, I'd like you to also consider the cost factor. You must shop and understand exactly what you are buying. I build my own computers because I enjoy it! It's hard to compete with HP or Compaq or Dell when it comes to purchasing power. So you really have to understand your needs as well.

 

[CHINESE]

It depends on several things
1. user---- are u an expert comp geek
2. usage---are u going to use the comp as a working tool(ex: wordproc' serving. and chat) or will u be killing people. (hehe, i mean playing games)
3. Budget---if ur rich or rich-100k=middle class


if you are newbiee, rich, basic user go with a name brand like DeLL or Micron. (customer support, well bundles Bull Sh!t software, and tested sytem)

If you are an expert.... go with a no brand name, and use the extra bucks to get a faster higher performance comp.

 

[Informant X]

I'd say build it yourself. You can save SO much money, and even get better stuff. If you don't know how to do it, then come here and ask questions.

 

[hifimaster]

It dosnt matter, if your getting a quality computer.

 

[hifimaster]

<< If you don't know how to do it, then come here and ask questions. >>



Great advice

 

[erub]

sometimes it isn't worth the hassle to build yourself. You can often find places that will put it together for you if you bring in the parts for $50-100, or will buy the parts and charge a small premium and they will help you with tech support. Of course, then your giving up 24-hour tech support.

 

[Zenmervolt]

If I were to buy a pre-built computer, I would certainly go &quot;name-brand&quot;, specifically IBM. My experience with &quot;no-name&quot; computers has been that no matter how good the configuration is, unless you personally pick each and every part there will be one part that is generic and impossible to find drivers for should you decide to upgrade. Also, I generally know as much or more about building a system from scratch than the people who usually make &quot;no-name&quot; systems. The concensus (sp?) around here is pretty much that the best computers are built by their owners.

Zenmervolt