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Socoder -> On Topic -> New PC Deal Discussion |
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| Thu, 09 Jul 2009, 04:37 | |
JL235
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I am going to buy a new PC with approximately £600 to spend. I was just gonna go and buy from Dell, but who would people suggest I bought from? I was also thinking of getting a desktop, but would people suggest a desktop replacement laptop instead? Does anyone know of any good deals? Feel free to post any other PC buying stuff.
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| Thu, 09 Jul 2009, 05:24 | |
Phoenix
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I'm using a laptop, because I like being able to move it around easily. Obviously. Unless you feel that you really need this I would recommend getting a desktop, since it's a bit cheaper. I also think you should build your own, since that's also a lot more value for money. Newegg.com usually has good prices.
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| Thu, 09 Jul 2009, 17:35 | |
Evil Roy Ferguso
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I'd second Phoenix's comment about building your own if you have the time for it, especially if you have parts you're willing to cannibalize from an older computer. £600 should be more than sufficient for a pretty nice rig, especially if you wait for sales. My self-built PC cost about $420 / £256 total, and now that I've actually gotten a quad-core processor and a proper video card in it, it's more than suitable for my needs. As far as laptops go, I really don't recommend a "desktop replacement" laptop, unless you seriously do not intend to use it as anything but a desktop that occasionally has to move from one desk to another. Most of them are large / power hungry enough that trying to use them as portable computers is troublesome at best. I speak from experience -- you may not think the 2" make a difference, but they do. Around 13" seems to be the "sweet spot" between portability and desktoppiness if you want the best of both worlds, and I would recommend this option if you can find one with the specs you need within your price range. |
| Fri, 10 Jul 2009, 00:26 | |
Scherererer
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| Fri, 10 Jul 2009, 09:48 | |
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| Sat, 11 Jul 2009, 16:27 | |
Redux Influx
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I'm getting a new laptop or notebook soon most likely a Toshiba laptop |
| Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 04:33 | |
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JL235
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I have an old blue Toshiba laptop and it has terrible over-heating problems. They might have fixed it in recent years, but I've heard Toshiba laptops in general suffer from these problems. I don't think I have the time or inclination to build a PC. |
| Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 04:52 | |
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Phoenix
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My HP laptop also suffered from heating problems. I doubt it's a brand-related issue, because I've heard that it's a rather a common problem among laptops. I bought an Xpad. Seems to solve it.
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| Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 05:41 | |
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JL235
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The main problem with the Toshiba was that the fans were all underneath. We now run it on a cake tray.
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| Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 08:49 | |
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Redux Influx
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@JL235, thank you for telling me that hopefully they did fix that and if I had the time and the know how, I'd build my own computer @Phoenix, thank you for the information and the link for the Xpad will certainly get one |
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