I need a new computer so bad.  What kind should I get?  I don’t need some huge super computer. I just need a good computer that will last me a little while. I need all the tips I can get because money is a little tight right now.
Any good brands? Any good place to get it or the pieces?

Even a good free site could help.

I’m only going to say this once…

Get a Mac.

No virii, spyware, great interface.

//begin flamewar towards me 😢

Whats the diff between a mac and a PC anyway?

Mainly a different type of processor, so programs need to be made differently.

Main benefit is Apple’s operating system instead of Windows.  I suggest a Mac Mini, and use your current stuff. http://www.apple.com/macmini

I think I will get another PC because I’m into video editing and I have like $2000-$3000 of stuff for it so….... What is a good brand of PC? Dell?

Build one yourself.

seriously, you can build yourself one that’s so much more powerful for so much cheaper.  if youdont know how to build one, you can find a 12yr old kid that can. pay him 50 bucks.

seriously, you can build yourself one that’s so much more powerful for so much cheaper.  if youdont know how to build one, you can find a 12yr old kid that can. pay him 50 bucks.

Or you can try it yourself with these tutorials.

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020904/index.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020918/index.html

Uhm you do realise video editing is more a Mac thing.

Don’t buy a mac. I love them and want one, but bang for the buck says build it, or get a dell if you only surf and check email. As much as I hate dells.

[quote author=“Bootes”]Uhm you do realise video editing is more a Mac thing.

HAHA I already got like $3000 worth of stuff for PC though. Build one…..I guess I’ll do that…..any good websites to buy stuff?

Sure are, give me a budget and I will be happy to suggest parts based on the current deals.

Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!  Newegg.com!

Well I dont need some crazy super computer so is $500-$800 good?Really I just want something to get me started that will run good. Then I will update parts and sell the old ones on ebay for a little extra cash… I do want a DVD burnner…... Newegg.com looks really good. thanks

Should work. Let me edit this in a while with my recomendation..

AMD 64 bit 3000+
Great mobo
1 gb RAM
Battery backup
CPU Cooler
Power supply
Hard drive
case
GFX card

I put in the wrong url for the powersupply, look at a 480 watt thermaltake. Total is around $700

:o Wow dude thanks! Is putting a computer together really hard?

nope. just be careful. follow directions. and make sure you don’t fry anything.

Nope, do it on a non-carpeted floor, keep one hand on the metal part of the case, and all is well. Its basically plugging things in, and reading. Takes maybe and hour for a first time builder. I say that that is a kickass system for most games, except the newest. You can even save more if you buy the parts over a few weeks, save maybe $100… Let me know when you are ready to buy, and I will lookout for deals for ya. Also don’t go off and buy random parts without asking the people here… :lol:

Ya well thanks a lot guys….What about that dvd burrner?

I got this for $40 at my local Staples, check the newspaper ads. 😊
http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=575690

If you want to stay with a well know brand. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-035&DEPA=0

try these tutorials. To build a computer yourself.

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020904/index.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20020918/index.html

1. does that make sense? you need money, yet you’re gonna pay people for refs?
2. not allowed

Well $10 bucks is not as much as $700. So if I pay all together $100 for $450 I’m still making a good bit of money. $10 is not as hard to come by as $700. You know what I mean? I guess I’ll edit that post.

OK I am about to get a new computer 😊  Thanks all but I have just a few more questions…..

Is the brand HP any good? I was thinking about just getting a pre built one but I still might build it.

I was lookin at computer stuff at Comp USA and I saw a ipod. I turned it on and was listening to it. It didn’t get very loud even though I turned it all the way up. Do Ipods get loud? I was thinking that they turned them down because of lawsuits and all that…..

hp :sick:

Well whatever I got one and it works great 😊

1 gig of RAM
200 gigs of hard drive
DVD burnner
15 inch flat screen

All that crap. Its great :D