Need advice on new computer

[AyeGuy]

My current Dell is over 8 years old, so I need something new. I use it to surf, watch TV and listen to music, basically, plus streaming wifi. What is the most basic system I can get? If I want to use it for video games, should I get a Play Station too, or get a system optimized for gaming? Basically, I'm looking for the right mix of tech devices; I'd like to surf on a mobile device, but my tablet (also somewhat old) is a Samsug that is pretty clunky, and was looking to replace that too.

[afteractionreport]

Your best bet would be to build one. More bang for your buck.Heres a useful tool http://pcpartpicker.com/

If you don't want to build i would find a nice system with an. New generation Intel proccessor(3.0Ghz or greater) and lots of RaM... You won't need to buy a ps4 because most games are also released on PC. Plus you can always upgrade to a bluray optical drive later if it doesnt already come with one.

Btw it depends on what kind of gaming. If you are going to be running crisis for hours on end you with need a high quality Graphics. Card. If you mean clash of clans or similar then the one that comes with stock should do the job....

[stilly]

I can swear that I saw this thread before and it had plenty more replies on it...

Weird DE Ja Vu...

[don'ttellthewife]

I just recently got a Dell XPS, http://www.frys.com/product/8289916?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG , got it for a couple hundred less than their posted price, made them price match amazons price with free shipping.

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[Wherryj]

I just recently got a Dell XPS, http://www.frys.com/product/8289916?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG , got it for a couple hundred less than their posted price, made them price match amazons price with free shipping.

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The problem with these pre-builts is that there are usually savings for the manufacturer through parts that the customer "won't notice". Mainly the motherboard (lower maximum memory abilities/speeds, expansion slots, etc.) and the power supply. Most people don't care about the power supply, or just look for "1000 watt" without looking into how it is rated, which rail the power is on, etc.

I'd second the other poster's suggestions to build it yourself. If you don't want to get involved with that, find a good local shop that can do it for you. They'll be far less likely to skimp on those parts and you can usually get the same price as the Dell while getting a better system.

In the SF East Bay that shop is QES in Pleasanton. I use them for my office because I don't want the headache of providing IT support for the entire practice.

[antiseen]

Another recommendation for building. It's like building up an AR15... Legos.

Pick a processor then the motherboard that it will fit, then memory that's rated for your mobo, then power supply, etc.

You can build a top of the line gaming pc for 12-1500. You can build a cheap one for light tasks(watching videos, surfing net, word processing) for 3-500. Maybe less.

Can really get what you want, at better quality, and not overpay for crap you don't need.

[CGT80]

I have always built my own computers. Last year I went for small and more basic. I don't play games anymore, just web sites, youtube, Quick Books online, and office programs.

The Gigabyte Brix is a mini system that you add RAM and a SSD to. It wasn't cheap, but was smaller than a dvd burner and is very quiet. The headphone jack broke/wore out from unplugging it and plugging in to it. Gigabyte tried to say I caused the damage, so I had to push it up higher to get it warranted. Now I use an extension cable and if it wears out, it only costs me 5 bucks to replace it.

The basic Brix is not extremely fast and it seemed like it was faster before I sent it in under warranty (I kept my drive and RAM). They have slightly bigger versions that are supposed to be capable of gaming. This is a very easy way to build your own and install your own software in a small package. It is like buying a complete upper and a stripped lower and finishing the build. Look at reviews on the product if you are interested, maybe a different company has a better but similar product.

In the past, I chose a motherboard, RAM, video card, etc. and put it all together. I would do this long before I would buy a computer off the shelf. I don't like all the bloatware crap on the OS, and the lack of support for parts. If you get the individual parts yourself, you know who to go to if there is an issue or if you need a driver or upgrade. Pre built is usually just a cheap, crummy package, that will get the job done for less picky users.

[sd_shooter]

ACER 15in chromebook

Or mac

[sd_shooter]

Then build a gaming rig