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Computer Suggestions by toketrain October 11, 2014 at 4:10 AM UTC

For about a year I've had an awful laptop. I've somehow managed to use it for playing MC and other games, watching youtube, browsing the web, etc. It's been pretty cool but I've been thinking of saving up for a desktop. I'd be using it for a small percentage gaming, and a very large percentage web browsing.
I'm not an expert, could I get some suggestions? Thanks :)

Stimulating October 11, 2014 at 4:10 AM UTC

It all depends on your budget. 
What are you looking to spend approx?

toketrain October 11, 2014 at 4:10 AM UTC

maybe a few hundred dollars, tops?  like $300-$500, 500 may be a bit above my price range, depends on if i'll still want it this bad when i have the money.

i could potentially sell my current computer for about $300, maybe more.

SnowSX3 October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

I think you need to save a bit more. $500 isn't enough for a decent computer. Double or Triple that amount, then look around :)

SlabSun October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

Austin Evans...Makes great stuff 



JKawesome October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

If you can double that amount, I recommend an iMac. A lot of people say that Macs suck for gaming, but I'm averaging around 200-300fps. Oh and it has a 1080p screen which is great for browsing.

AtditC October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

300$? dafuq?

The_Detonator_ October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

If you can double that amount, I recommend an iMac. A lot of people say that Macs suck for gaming, but I'm averaging around 200-300fps. Oh and it has a 1080p screen which is great for browsing.
And how much did you pay for this iMac?

JKawesome October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

And how much did you pay for this iMac?
Around $1100, give or take a few bucks. I don't use it mainly for gaming though; I needed a powerful enough computer to run Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya simultaneously.

The_Detonator_ October 11, 2014 at 7:10 AM UTC

Around $1100, give or take a few bucks. I don't use it mainly for gaming though; I needed a powerful enough computer to run Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya simultaneously.
He does not need that, so do not recommend it to him.

FrozenSolstice October 11, 2014 at 8:10 AM UTC

My iMac is a pretty beefy computer, good for gaming. It runs on the Mountain Lion OSX.

The_Detonator_ October 11, 2014 at 8:10 AM UTC

My iMac is a pretty beefy computer, good for gaming. It runs on the Mountain Lion OSX.
And how much did that cost?

Pelpelajax October 11, 2014 at 8:10 AM UTC

This might be helpful for anyone who is looking for good parts for their computer. 
http://pcpartpicker.com/

ViolentBoo October 11, 2014 at 1:10 PM UTC

Build yourself a computer. Not worth buying one. And don't get max. They're shiat.

D00ZiE October 11, 2014 at 2:10 PM UTC

Honestly, you're not going to get a quality desktop for $300-$500, you're better off getting a console for that kind of money.

JOHN_CENAAAAAAAA October 11, 2014 at 3:10 PM UTC

If you want a quality gaming rig, the cheapest I would say you could go is $800.

JUBBINATOR October 11, 2014 at 3:10 PM UTC

What fps would you want on your desktop?
I think you could get some decently built Ivy Bridge desktops or build one yourself, as I think the current generation is Haswell. If you'd like to wait, I think the new processor iterations come out by the end of this year, which might make the ivy bridge processors cheaper.

toketrain October 11, 2014 at 4:10 PM UTC

alright, sounds like i'm gonna save up more than i thought. that's totally fine, it'll just take me a lot longer. i don't have much money, so that's why i can't afford the greatest computers. i was thinking of building one too. i don't really want/need an imac, either.

now that i think about it, i'll probably not be gaming by the time i get the money, so i'll just look for parts for anything decent enough for time to time games and lots of web browsing, and probably some art programs such as paint.net, photoshop, illustrator.

thanks for all the replies, didn't think this would get as much response as it did.

The_Detonator_ October 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM UTC

What fps would you want on your desktop?
I think you could get some decently built Ivy Bridge desktops or build one yourself, as I think the current generation is Haswell. If you'd like to wait, I think the new processor iterations come out by the end of this year, which might make the ivy bridge processors cheaper.
Actually, unlike every single other technology company, intel does not drop prices on redundant technology.

The_Detonator_ October 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM UTC

What country do you live in, Spock?

JUBBINATOR October 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM UTC

Actually, unlike every single other technology company, intel does not drop prices on redundant technology.
Right, but I meant the actual pre built rigs, not the processors alone, though I do believe that some discounts come around once a while

toketrain October 12, 2014 at 12:10 AM UTC

What country do you live in, Spock?
the us

i may save up for the austin evans one, it seems pretty cheap but good enough for what i need.

FrozenSolstice October 12, 2014 at 12:10 AM UTC

And how much did that cost?
$1100.

JUBBINATOR October 12, 2014 at 12:10 AM UTC

the us

i may save up for the austin evans one, it seems pretty cheap but good enough for what i need.
You gonna buy or torrent windows mate? Or you gonna go linux?

ViolentBoo October 12, 2014 at 2:10 AM UTC

530$ With a low-mid grade card. With Windows. It's only a dual core, but not all games will shit on Dual Cores. :P I'd recommend at least saving another 30 bucks for a quad.

Edit:

Forgot to put the link :P

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bbGnNG

ViolentBoo October 12, 2014 at 2:10 AM UTC

$1100.
Phail.

toketrain October 12, 2014 at 2:10 AM UTC

530$ With a low-mid grade card. With Windows. It's only a dual core, but not all games will shit on Dual Cores. :P I'd recommend at least saving another 30 bucks for a quad.

Edit:

Forgot to put the link :P

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bbGnNG
thanks

@JUBBINATOR: i might torrent it. but torrenting can be a pain in the ass, so i may end up buying. i don't really want to go for linux, not as interested.

Thanks guys for all the help, if you have any more suggestions feel free to post them, but I've pretty much got an idea of what I'm gonna do.

Thanks again!

_Phyre October 12, 2014 at 2:10 AM UTC

Ok this is a bit off topic... but Really? How the hell did AMD make a 5GHz processor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_2KAL3Pe0 ._.

The_Detonator_ October 12, 2014 at 8:10 AM UTC

Ok this is a bit off topic... but Really? How the hell did AMD make a 5GHz processor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA_2KAL3Pe0 ._.
That's very off topic.

ViolentBoo October 12, 2014 at 3:10 PM UTC

thanks

@JUBBINATOR: i might torrent it. but torrenting can be a pain in the ass, so i may end up buying. i don't really want to go for linux, not as interested.

Thanks guys for all the help, if you have any more suggestions feel free to post them, but I've pretty much got an idea of what I'm gonna do.

Thanks again!
I wouldn't recommend it. Just safer to stick with a legit copy.