Sure, since you don't do any real graphics intensive gaming then we can get you a cheap computer that is good, and if you do game in the future you can always slap a video card in there and then you have a gaming PC.
I build and sell computers, if you were around my area I would sell you my newest build, but this computer from newegg.com is a steal.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as鈥?/a>
That computer will do you wonders, good video card, good ram, good processor, good hard drive and only for $300!Computer purchasing advice?
From your description, your family is a light user of the PC. Mostly using it for Word Processing. Therefore, you should look for the following:
1) CPU (processor). Intel with 2 or more cores
2) 2Gig of RAM (memory) or more
3) 320Gig of Hard Drive space or more
Almost all newer PC will have the above as they have become standards. You do not need high end PC or a high end Graphics Card. These would be needed if you were a heavy gamer or Vidoe editting.
I recommend that you go here: http://www.newegg.com
Look at their PCs and laptops. Those who purchase them right reviews, hence you can get a lot of good advise from ';non saleman';. I sure you will find a good PC at a good price there.
You CAN get a laptop but just keep in mind that laptops are very limited to upgrades and are more problomatic to detect issues. I would adjust a desktop www.newegg.com has some GREAT prebuid cheap ones with great features but if you want bang for your buck make sure to look for
AMD CPU computers I use them in my system,
1. AMD's are the underdogs who when they test them they think ';no it cant beat intel'; and sure engough bang.
2. They are cheap and FAST FAST FAST FAST FAST
3. For ram 2GB or 3GB will help you dont buy 4GB because they will charge for installing a 64-bit OS which is required to run 4GB
4. 200GB HDD are very cheap I got mty 640GB for 50 bucks and 200GB sounds good to me based on your info
5. CD/DVD reader is best if you dont plan on making DVD if so get a CD/DVD burner 20 bucks
6. It would be best to build your PC, but if you dont know how and would like to have everything setup
Gateway, hp, and sony are the bom acer too, NEVER NEVER EVER NEVER EVER buy DELL they come installed with programs you dont need and that slows down your PC
the best deal for your category would be to get a Laptop .... %26amp; if you still want a Home Pc then get a custom pc with the following specification
320 gb /500 gb hdd SATA2 7200rpm
Intel P4 3ghz Processor
Intel Original DG31PR Motherboard
Kingmax or Transcend or Zion ram of 2gb (a single ram of 2gb not 2 rams of 1gb)
Multi speed DVD writer
A printer that suites you for your Profession %26amp; Please get an Original XP/Vista (I dont recommend Vista) we dont want anymore piracy of this great OS.
Thank you :)
try a laptop available with the brand names HP / DELL / AVIO or THOSHIBA those are really nice ... by the way make sure it got at least the specs shown below ...
a 2.0 dual core processor or a 2.66 core 2 duo processor or higher
2 gb ram if your using win xp / 3 gb ram if your using windows vista
dvd writer inbuilt
at least 128 mb vga inbuilt (needs full pixel shader and dx10 support for windows vista to run properly with aero theme)
15 '; / 17 '; laptop lcd display
at least two usb ports or more on the back panel
sound card onboard
160 gb hard disc or a higher capacity hd
It sounds like you're looking for a budget build. You don't need the latest quad core CPU, a fancy graphics card, or a blu-ray drive. You should be looking at computers no more expensive than $500 to suit your needs.
I would recommend looking for a system with an Intel CPU from the E5000 series (E5200, for example). This is a low cost CPU that performs well and will do everything you need it to. You'll probably want to avoid quad core CPUs as they are more expensive and unnecessary for your needs.
System RAM (memory) should be in the 2-4GB range. No less than 2, no more than 4.
Integrated graphics, also known as IGP. You don't need anything special to play bejeweled and the computer will be cheaper if the graphics processor is built into the motherboard rather than a discrete graphics card. Most low cost computers will have integrated graphics anyway.
DVDR. No blu-ray. These are cheap and will let you play/burn CDs and DVDs. Blu-ray is expensive and chances are you aren't trying to watch blu-ray movies on this computer anyway, are you?
OS. Vista home basic is fine. No need for ultimate edition or whatever other expensive upgrade they're offering.
Warranty. They'll want you to purchase the extended warranty which will probably cost over $100. You should be covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty and the 30 day return policy at the store. It doesn't make sense to pay hundreds of dollars for a warranty on a computer that's already covered for a year and costs less than $500 to begin with.
The cost of a home PC has dropped so much in the past year...it really is amazing....I used to build them for people I knew because I could build cheaper than you can buy. Now though...unless you need a high-end development/graphics machine or a beefed up gaming box, no builder can compete with the major manufacturers anymore.
Here's one example at best buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?鈥?/a>
This machine is not ideal, but I would be hard pressed to tell someone on a budget that it wouldn't be good to them for at least 3 to 5 years. Granted, eMachines are not noted for reliability, but the specs on this are fine. And it's $299 (without a monitor).
Things I would be sure to get though, if I wanted a box that would keep up over the next 5 or 6 years:
No laptop...because of the inadequacy of cooling systems on cheap laptops, they tend to have a 2 year life at best. Not worth it when you can spend half that amount for more computer.
2 gig's ram
200 gig hard drive
CD/DVD RW
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (I would pick intel over AMD).
Windows Vista Home Premium (basic is a little too trimmed down).
That kind of box shouldn't cost more than 500 bucks, and will last you 5 years at least. It'll be compatible, and it'll have plenty of growing room.
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