I need a new computer. in A Life Uncommon
- March 29, 2014, 9:59 p.m.
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Smart people of the internet, I need a new computer. I think I am pretty sold on going with a desktop vs laptop. No sense in two, and I really need my computer to WORK. I run a handful of programs at the same time (nothing huge, but I do need Skype to work while I have mutiple Excel books, doc files, etc open, AND be able to work online). Processing, that's the word I want, right? I forget how to talk computer but I need one that WORKS. I want to be able to access youtube without needing to close my files and then never switch tabs. I'd love to be able to properly WORK.
Also, I'm investing in a second screen along with said desktop, so recommendations there help too.
Go go gadget, community!
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Soulslulluby ⋅ March 30, 2014
Let me ask Josh.
Timmy™ ⋅ March 30, 2014
I built my last two computers and my first thought was about that, not about "brands". For starters, avoid windows 8 like the plague.
I'd build you one if you were local.
Life.Uncommon Timmy™ ⋅ April 01, 2014
WHY ARENT YOU LOCAL.
Yeaaah I'm not sure I can avoid Windows 8 unless I go Linux. Thoughts?
Timmy™ Life.Uncommon ⋅ April 01, 2014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986
Good luck finding a "preinstalled" or prebuilt system that still uses windows 7.
Timmy™ Life.Uncommon ⋅ April 01, 2014
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220569
This may even be more overpowered than what you need. I have windows 7 professional, because it has certain nuances that I prefer, but for most people, home is fine. 8 gigs of RAM is more than you'll need, and you don't even need a decent video card, just any discrete card will do since you don't game. Lemme see if I can find something cheaper.
Timmy™ Life.Uncommon ⋅ April 01, 2014
Huh. My first look was the best bet. Unless you want even more bling.
Man, looking at computers gives me such a nerd-on.