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kodyt posted: (13th Jan 2012, 03:24 am)


You know who I'd inbox on pc advice... for some reason I would message Sblord... don't know why but thats who I'd go to. 

Also @pine good job editing that post, I about deleted it because you just qouted with no reply under it.. lol xD quick thinking <3 u brah <3 u

When it comes to processors, unless you're building to a strictly limited price point, i'd always recommend the Intel Core series. Even the base model Core i3 will outperform a Core 2 Duo in terms of speed. The Core i5 and i7 series are the ones to get if you want serious acceleration, and with the price points on i5 equipped models declining rapidly, they're no longer out of reach for most consumers.

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sblord posted: (13th Jan 2012, 08:20 am)

kodyt posted: (13th Jan 2012, 03:24 am)


You know who I'd inbox on pc advice... for some reason I would message Sblord... don't know why but thats who I'd go to. 

Also @pine good job editing that post, I about deleted it because you just qouted with no reply under it.. lol xD quick thinking <3 u brah <3 u

When it comes to processors, unless you're building to a strictly limited price point, i'd always recommend the Intel Core series. Even the base model Core i3 will outperform a Core 2 Duo in terms of speed. The Core i5 and i7 series are the ones to get if you want serious acceleration, and with theprice points on i5 equipped models declining rapidly, they're no longer out of reach for most consumers.

Reliability is my primary focus in any computer. It doesn't matter how fast a computer is if it's always in for repair, and if it does need to be repaired, how difficult is it to repair it/get it repaired? As far as laptops go, this is a fairly good indication of where you should aim.

Laptop Reliability and Satisfaction | PCWorld

Now for the $200 - $300 price point, you wouldn't even come close to a MacBook, let alone most laptops. However the key is to follow these kind of charts and continue downward until you find something that fits your price point and ideal specifications. You'll then find the perfect balancebetween performance, price and reliability.

For desktops, it's a little harder since most users choose to build their own. However if you do opt for a pre-built desktop, Apple, Asus and Alienware hold the top three categories. From experience, i'd avoid Acer/Gateway, HP/Compaq and surprisingly Dell, who used to have quite a significantname but trailed off in the last few years.

Most of all though, do your research. Don't just buy the first computer (or part, if building yourself) you see. Read reviews and get input from customers (a quick Google search will often do) before handing over your cash.

Myself, well i'm planning to purchase an Apple MacBook Pro around April. Just waiting to see what they deliver in the next revision before I go ahead with it.

In the last 2 years alone I've had to repair over 10 dell desktops.. saddens me. I tell people dell isn't good an they reply its a name brand! .... 

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sblord posted: (13th Jan 2012, 08:20 am)

kodyt posted: (13th Jan 2012, 03:24 am)


You know who I'd inbox on pc advice... for some reason I would message Sblord... don't know why but thats who I'd go to. 

Also @pine good job editing that post, I about deleted it because you just qouted with no reply under it.. lol xD quick thinking <3 u brah <3 u

When it comes to processors, unless you're building to a strictly limited price point, i'd always recommend the Intel Core series. Even the base model Core i3 will outperform a Core 2 Duo in terms of speed. The Core i5 and i7 series are the ones to get if you want serious acceleration, andwiththeprice points on i5 equipped models declining rapidly, they're no longer out of reach for most consumers.

Reliability is my primary focus in any computer. It doesn't matter how fast a computer is if it's always in for repair, and if it does need to be repaired, how difficult is it to repair it/get it repaired? As far as laptops go, this is a fairly good indication of where you should aim.

Laptop Reliability and Satisfaction | PCWorld

Now for the $200 - $300 price point, you wouldn't even come close to a MacBook, let alone most laptops. However the key is to follow these kind of charts and continue downward until you find something that fits your price point and ideal specifications. You'll then find theperfectbalancebetween performance, price and reliability.

For desktops, it's a little harder since most users choose to build their own. However if you do opt for a pre-built desktop, Apple, Asus and Alienware hold the top three categories. From experience, i'd avoid Acer/Gateway, HP/Compaq and surprisingly Dell, who used to have quiteasignificantname but trailed off in the last few years.

Most of all though, do your research. Don't just buy the first computer (or part, if building yourself) you see. Read reviews and get input from customers (a quick Google search will often do) before handing over your cash.

Myself, well i'm planning to purchase an Apple MacBook Pro around April. A bit expensive, but price reductions on the sale, warranty and service parts makes it all the more enticing. There should be a revision around April, so i'm waiting to see if they lift the performanceanddisplayresolution before I make the call.

Thank you for the tips and advice, this was what i was looking for :) (+1) i have until march too browse for a nice/good laptop.

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pine in 1 month you spammed more useless stuff then i did in bout a year man.
and jimmy i suggest you follow divine's suggestions hes a beast in those stuff (and i like the i3)