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I'm looking to purchase a desktop computer within the next few months. I want something that will out perform my current laptop and will still be quick and not outdated within the next 5 years or so.
Currently my laptop has the following components:
Intel Core Duo T7250 2.00GHz
Mobile Intel Express GM 965
3.00 GB memory 667 MHz SODIMM DDR2
250 GB HD
Integrated Intel Graphics Intel 965 GM
I'm open to all suggestions!
General Questions
1) What is your budget? $800
2) What size desktop would you prefer? Mainstream
a. Compact (Think Mac Mini)
b. Mainstream (Think average Dell)
c. Large (Think gamer's desktop)
d. All-In-One (Think iMac)
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. (Since Flags do not appear to be working right now, just state what country.) USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? No
5) What tasks will you be performing with the desktop? Everyday computing like email, web surfing, DVD watching, listening to music, very minor photo editing. However, I want something that will still be quick and no outdated in 5 years
6) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No games will be played
7) Do you mind buying online without seeing the desktop in person? I don't mind buying online
8) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows
Build Quality and Design
9) Are the desktop's looks and stylishness important to you? Not a big factor, but I like simple, sleek, and modern style
10) When are you buying this desktop and how long do you want this desktop to last? 5 years
Desktop Components
11) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 2TB? Aleast 250GB
12) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, a DVD Burner, a Blu-Ray-R drive or a Blu-Ray burner? Do not care about Blu-Ray
13) Have you entertained the idea of building your own? Yes, but prefer pre-bulilt
Currently my laptop has the following components:
Intel Core Duo T7250 2.00GHz
Mobile Intel Express GM 965
3.00 GB memory 667 MHz SODIMM DDR2
250 GB HD
Integrated Intel Graphics Intel 965 GM
I'm open to all suggestions!
General Questions
1) What is your budget? $800
2) What size desktop would you prefer? Mainstream
a. Compact (Think Mac Mini)
b. Mainstream (Think average Dell)
c. Large (Think gamer's desktop)
d. All-In-One (Think iMac)
3) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. (Since Flags do not appear to be working right now, just state what country.) USA
4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? No
5) What tasks will you be performing with the desktop? Everyday computing like email, web surfing, DVD watching, listening to music, very minor photo editing. However, I want something that will still be quick and no outdated in 5 years
6) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No games will be played
7) Do you mind buying online without seeing the desktop in person? I don't mind buying online
8) What OS do you prefer? Windows (XP or Vista or 7), Mac OS, Linux, etc. Windows
Build Quality and Design
9) Are the desktop's looks and stylishness important to you? Not a big factor, but I like simple, sleek, and modern style
10) When are you buying this desktop and how long do you want this desktop to last? 5 years
Desktop Components
11) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 2TB? Aleast 250GB
12) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, a DVD Burner, a Blu-Ray-R drive or a Blu-Ray burner? Do not care about Blu-Ray
13) Have you entertained the idea of building your own? Yes, but prefer pre-bulilt
