I'm going to buy a desktop computer please help

[Virelai]

Right now I'm looking for a decent desktop computer. I only plan to use this computer for the internet and for listening to music so I don't think I need a lot of memory but this needs to be a desktop computer because I plan to hook up my game consoles to the monitor I'm buying with it. The last computer I owned was a Dell and it lasted me for many years so I'd say I was quite happy with it. I'm thinking of buying a Dell so what kind of model would you suggest I check out? Should I check out any other brands? Thanks for the help.

Edit: I'd prefer to spend less than 400 dollars if possible.

 

[2048Megabytes]

Take a look at Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Acer brand computers. Look for computers with a Dual-Core processor. You can upgrade the RAM if needed, but if you are running Windows Vista you want at least 1.5 to 2 gigabytes of RAM. Vista requires much more memory to run efficiently than Windows XP.

I think you may have to purchase a used computer if you have a $400 price limit.

 

[bcohen4]

use the dell outlet and get a scratch and dent/refurb/bought new and returned.

you can find some great deals on there.

delloutlet.com

 

[magichater]

You could also try the following;

eBay or www.novatech.co.uk depending on where you are of course as doesn't say.

Hope this helps

 

[Dystopia]

often times when you buy the papers on the weekends, there will be fliers from bestbuy, circut city, etc. They ussually have fairly good deals. HOWEVER. I suggest you wait about 20 days, for black firday (if u live in the usa atleast), and snag a really good deal there.

 

[2048Megabytes]

I don't know why I didn't think about that. Elimin8tor is right. Wait for the sales right after Thanksgiving. You can get some sweet deals on electronics merchandise then.

 

[63083]

even better would be Christmas.