[nerohedfrs]

I am buying a new computer. I was just wondering if anyone had any advise on what I should be looking for , you know memory wise etc. I have dsl internet but the computer I use now is old and I want one that is faster.

[orapope]

Get any computer with an Intel Quad processor

[wmhardware]

does it matter the brand of computer?

[Sotmoigma]

does it matter the brand of computer?

All brands in the market offer acceptable standards but if u hav the money then go for premium brands

[gniewkoit]

Ok thanks, I had an E machine it was a great computer but it was old so it died.

[Smittoh]

You don't necessarily have to have a quad core. Quads are great if you multitask (ex. have Internet up, music, chat, copying files, burning CDs or playing games at the same time.) I'd say if you mostly just seach the internet the most you need is a Core 2 Duo. If a quad is around the same price by all means go with that. Since most, eh, all computers have VistAIDs you'll want at least 2gb of RAM.

Asus - Essentio Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2200 - CS5111-AP007

Dell - Inspiron Desktop with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor E2200 - I530S-114B

I'd say either of those two or something compairable would be good if you're just an Internet junkie.

[Rugda]

Buy a MacBook/iMac if you have a tight budget. Otherwise get a MacPro or MacBookPro. Yes you can find Windows computers cheaper, but I know of NO ONE who has been unhappy with their Mac purchase. It's all about the MacOS which is superior to Windows, no debate, hands down.

[Logaleta]

I've used Macs, and I just like my Windows XP a lot better. And I don't really see how OSx is so superior to Windows.

[Casyimipist]

I wondered about mac. Used to be considered not good if you already had games b/c they aren't compatable, but I heard windows vista is the same way.

[JulietOreira]

Yeah that's why you pay the extra, if you can, and get XP as your OS

[k5wTvu9f]

Mac Mac Mac!!!

[loyalgagora]

I wondered about mac. Used to be considered not good if you already had games b/c they aren't compatable, but I heard windows vista is the same way.

I used to have Vista and it ran games with no compatibility issues. If you want games on a Mac you could always install XP, but then again that's defeating the purpose of spending twice as much on your computer in the first place. If you play games at all, buy a PC. From what I understand you can even still get XP with some Dells.

[Poeetiol]

Yeah I just have some games and learning software for kids that I like.

It's too hard like a kid in a candy shop, too many choices lol

[purchasviagra]

Get Comcast High speed internet. DSL is dead. You can check your connection speed here 2Wire.com: Speed Meter

[Ayyfjicg]

Get Comcast High speed internet. DSL is dead. You can check your connection speed here 2Wire.com: Speed Meter

it isn't available here my speed is 4.61

[drugimpotence]

Thats probably why its running kinda slow. Mine is 26 mbps. As for memory you could just buy a new hard drive, depends on your budget.

[fotodemujerahldesnugdo]

bah @ branded computers.

build your own beast.

Depending on your needs (casual/internet, medium/movies, heavy/serious gamer, et cetera), you will need to pay attention to a few items. If you go this route, here are my suggestions (what I will be doing, when the funds arrive, actually):

Motherboard
Intel -- LGA775 [last "generation"] | LGA1366 [newest]
AMD -- AM2? something. I do not prefer AMD, but that is just a preference (because I really never used them, and am waiting for bad intel to make a move...)

Either way, get one of the best motherboards, based on reviews online. I benchmark my markers for "best" by reviews on Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!, by count/percentage/recent reviews. It is the foundation of your system, and can accommodate many different styles. This is a category you will not want to cheap out on. I prefer ASUS, but I have been peaking at Gigabyte as well, among some others.

Processor
Intel: [ LGA775 ] Core Duo @ 2.0 GHz or higher, Core Quad @ 2.5 GHz or higher.
Intel: [ LGA1366 ] Core i7 @ 2.0 GHz or higher. I am not sure if both dual|quad are under the i7 name.
AMD: Never shopped for AMD processors. See Motherboard, AMD note.s

This category you could do a litte pinching, knowing in the future you can upgrade when prices come down. In fact, Intel LGA775 processors should be dropping 2nd quarter 2009, maybe 3rd (LGA1366 processors just released to public about a month or so ago). The dual cores should be around 2.0 GHz, quads around 2.5 GHz. Strange proposal, eh? Well, quad cores are great for the games that require it, and if you get a higher clock speed, that is less work you may have to do if you overclock to "stay in the game." Dual cores are good for games, but are more suited for "less than" gaming.

Memory
This is the stuff that your running programs are stored in, besides an annoying technology called page files. When you open a program, a copy of the program is made from storage (usually hard drives or optical (CD/DVD) media, and stored into memory, then executed (run). The only leeway you will have with this component is the speeds of memory in the specification of memory that the motherboard supports (old: DDR; recent: DDR2; new: DDR3). These specs have speeds that correspond to how the computer operates at, and you should research the processor -- some older Intel ones only support some speeds, even if the motherboard officially supports higher; I am not sure about the newer Cores.

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Those are the three "basic" components, but there are other vital pieces as well. I literally just woke up, and I am not in the mood for thinking.

[andreas]

Thats probably why its running kinda slow. Mine is 26 mbps. As for memory you could just buy a new hard drive, depends on your budget.

Yeah I had cable internet before I moved here, but my friends computer runs pretty fast on this connection thats why I know it's gotta be my computer.

[Ztcgtqvb]

Building is a good route if you know what you're doing or know someone who knows what they're doing. It would be cheaper.

[Romobencience]

My BIL is pretty good w/ computers. only he lives kinda far so I don't talk to him much.

Thank you all I appreciate all the feedback