Random stupid computer question
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Random stupid computer question
So my girlfriends PC is very very old. She needs a new one.
1. She doesn't use it for anything major; WWW, Word, possibly 3d Home builder software but she could also do that on my machine
2. I want to buy something used; aka affordable.
What's the minimum I should look at?
PIII 1GHZ? Is that too slow...like am I being Uber cheep?
1. She doesn't use it for anything major; WWW, Word, possibly 3d Home builder software but she could also do that on my machine
2. I want to buy something used; aka affordable.
What's the minimum I should look at?
PIII 1GHZ? Is that too slow...like am I being Uber cheep?
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Man, I think it would be tough to go wrong with a Dell... the sell complete systems for pretty freaking cheap... plus.. we use dell where I work now, and used them in the military... the seem to be able to take a bigger beating than other computers... I bought my mother in law one for like 400 bucks (or cheaper if you don't need a monitor and stuff) cause that's about all she does with hers and she loves it... plus they have decent support and stuff... I have a HP now but wish I would have bought one... trust me.. if 29 retarted squids can't tear one up... your girlfriend won't be able too...
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Dang man I've got a couple of those just hanging around I could send you one o f those if they shipping wasnt so much.
As long as you avoid celerons and AMD's version you should be fine...6 - 7 hundred.
As long as you avoid celerons and AMD's version you should be fine...6 - 7 hundred.
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I'll say the exact opposite about dell
Yes they are cheap.
No they don't last.
Dell uses old parts in their "new" machines so they can clear out their stock.
99% of their tech support hardly speaks a word of english (that you can understand)
Their monitors fade quickly
They break unexpectedly
But they're cheap.
Don't waste your money on a PIII though or you'll be wasting money again in a few months tops for a new machine. Get a P4 or better yet an AMD chip, you'll be happier in the long run.
Yes they are cheap.
No they don't last.
Dell uses old parts in their "new" machines so they can clear out their stock.
99% of their tech support hardly speaks a word of english (that you can understand)
Their monitors fade quickly
They break unexpectedly
But they're cheap.
Don't waste your money on a PIII though or you'll be wasting money again in a few months tops for a new machine. Get a P4 or better yet an AMD chip, you'll be happier in the long run.
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Originally Posted by RageOfOrder
I'll say the exact opposite about dell
Yes they are cheap.
No they don't last.
Dell uses old parts in their "new" machines so they can clear out their stock. 99% of their tech support hardly speaks a word of english (that you can understand)
Their monitors fade quickly
They break unexpectedly
But they're cheap.
Don't waste your money on a PIII though or you'll be wasting money again in a few months tops for a new machine. Get a P4 or better yet an AMD chip, you'll be happier in the long run.
Yes they are cheap.
No they don't last.
Dell uses old parts in their "new" machines so they can clear out their stock. 99% of their tech support hardly speaks a word of english (that you can understand)
Their monitors fade quickly
They break unexpectedly
But they're cheap.
Don't waste your money on a PIII though or you'll be wasting money again in a few months tops for a new machine. Get a P4 or better yet an AMD chip, you'll be happier in the long run.
I've had nothing but great experiences with their servers, optiplex and precision lines.
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Originally Posted by RageOfOrder
Don't waste your money on a PIII though or you'll be wasting money again in a few months tops for a new machine. Get a P4 or better yet an AMD chip, you'll be happier in the long run.
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From: Burleson/Athens/Brownsboro, TX
Originally Posted by UrbanCowboy
It took this long to get a response like I'm looking for. I plan to pick something up on the used market and I was trying to get an objective opinion cause I can be a cheap bastard.
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