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Looking for a new computer by Numberz_ April 25, 2016 at 2:04 AM UTC

I'm looking for some suggestions for a new computer. I have absolutely no idea when it comes to this sort of thing so building my own isn't an option. Just wondering what I should look for to have a decent running laptop that can play MC with more than 15 fps. My old one was an Acer that's roughly 6 years old all the ports burned out and lost the ability to have more than one program opened, plus is just slow as f*ck. Any help would be appreciated! :D

DonaldMyTrump April 25, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

prepare for "budget?" spam.

Numberz_ April 25, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

Budget is 500-600 dollars Canadian. Just needs to be fast enough to run Minecraft, Teamspeak, Skype/Slack and music application/browser all at once. Not looking for anything to record with or have tons of hard drive space simply for casual gaming.

Junr April 25, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

Mac

Numberz_ April 25, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

Mac
Not a fan of Apple products.

SamuelJacob9 April 25, 2016 at 4:04 AM UTC

One of my friends bought a new computer recently. It runs 80+ FPS and about $700 AUD. DELL.

flyofff April 25, 2016 at 4:04 AM UTC

MacBook Air. Its not as good as Pro but you can get very high FPS, easily edit and record videos. And it's pretty fast.

Howsie April 25, 2016 at 4:04 AM UTC

If you're not going for a laptop, find your closest PC parts store and let them know your budget and what you want to use it for. The canadian dollar is as shite as the australian dollar at the moment though, so the prices aren't incredible. But if you're just going to use it for minecraft, you DO NOT need to spend a significant amount of money on it. 

Let me know if you have any questions :)

Numberz_ April 25, 2016 at 5:04 AM UTC

If you're not going for a laptop, find your closest PC parts store and let them know your budget and what you want to use it for. The canadian dollar is as shite as the australian dollar at the moment though, so the prices aren't incredible. But if you're just going to use it for minecraft, you DO NOT need to spend a significant amount of money on it. 

Let me know if you have any questions :)
Thanks for the advice! Do you know which brand of windows run computer is the best to get? Like Acer or Dell?

Howsie April 25, 2016 at 5:04 AM UTC

Thanks for the advice! Do you know which brand of windows run computer is the best to get? Like Acer or Dell?
I'd just say have a go at building it your self :) Its cheaper, doesn't come with the rubbish the pre-built companies install in it beforehand and you get the satisfaction of using a computer which you put together

Loo April 25, 2016 at 1:04 PM UTC

Thanks for the advice! Do you know which brand of windows run computer is the best to get? Like Acer or Dell?
Don't look for a specific brand, look for the one with the best specs that you can afford. Building one would be so much better and I can help you through Skype but it's up to you. Either way, message me on skype for specific help, I should be home in about 9 hours.

Sevoo April 25, 2016 at 1:04 PM UTC

Build it. I don't feel like making a budget build so ask Loo xD.

Numberz_ April 25, 2016 at 6:04 PM UTC

Don't look for a specific brand, look for the one with the best specs that you can afford. Building one would be so much better and I can help you through Skype but it's up to you. Either way, message me on skype for specific help, I should be home in about 9 hours.
Would it be better to use a desktop computer? I have a few old ones with windows xp is there anyway I can add to it? L

Biixerv April 26, 2016 at 2:04 AM UTC

NONoNonOnONoNoNnoo donT listen to anyone in this thread is saying lmao macbook air what a joke

pm me on skype for a budget PC build

Biixerv April 26, 2016 at 2:04 AM UTC

MacBook Air. Its not as good as Pro but you can get very high FPS, easily edit and record videos. And it's pretty fast.
lol wtf

vladthegreat100 April 26, 2016 at 2:04 AM UTC

Don't look for a specific brand, look for the one with the best specs that you can afford. Building one would be so much better and I can help you through Skype but it's up to you. Either way, message me on skype for specific help, I should be home in about 9 hours.
Actually it does depend on the brand lmao.
The software may be the same but different brands use different kinds of materials.
I have the same laptop 99 had and is trying to replace which is an ACER, and I can tell you that ACER uses less qualitative materials on the keyboards, USB ports, the frame.
It just breaks apart after a few years.
On the other hand ASUS is much more qualitative with their materials.

So when it goes for pre-built laptops you want to look for specs, but also for the company to make sure you get the best performance but also have good material because no matter how good your specs are, if the laptops frame, keyboard, USB porths, e.t.c. aren't of good quality then those specs go down the drain along with the broken material.

Loo April 26, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

Actually it does depend on the brand lmao.
The software may be the same but different brands use different kinds of materials.
I have the same laptop 99 had and is trying to replace which is an ACER, and I can tell you that ACER uses less qualitative materials on the keyboards, USB ports, the frame.
It just breaks apart after a few years.
On the other hand ASUS is much more qualitative with their materials.

So when it goes for pre-built laptops you want to look for specs, but also for the company to make sure you get the best performance but also have good material because no matter how good your specs are, if the laptops frame, keyboard, USB porths, e.t.c. aren't of good quality then those specs go down the drain along with the broken material.
I was referring to desktops, sorry for not stating that, and yeah you're right, the brand does matter for laptops.

Loo April 27, 2016 at 12:04 AM UTC

Would it be better to use a desktop computer? I have a few old ones with windows xp is there anyway I can add to it? L
Yes a desktop is better unless you absolutely need the portability. I actually upgraded an old windows xp computer too with around $150 USD but it also depends on what you can salvage from it. Let me know if you know the specs of the computers.

Numberz_ April 27, 2016 at 1:04 AM UTC

Yes a desktop is better unless you absolutely need the portability. I actually upgraded an old windows xp computer too with around $150 USD but it also depends on what you can salvage from it. Let me know if you know the specs of the computers.
Apparently its called a Thermaltake Versa II mid tower and has 6gb RAM. It has the power supply and hard drive not sure the of the specs. I don't know too much about it cause I bought it used. The other one is a 2003 Dell tower.

Loo April 27, 2016 at 2:04 AM UTC

Apparently its called a Thermaltake Versa II mid tower and has 6gb RAM. It has the power supply and hard drive not sure the of the specs. I don't know too much about it cause I bought it used. The other one is a 2003 Dell tower.
Does it work? If it does, download this program and it will tell you the specs.

Numberz_ April 27, 2016 at 3:04 PM UTC

Does it work? If it does, download this program and it will tell you the specs.
It works just doesn't have anyway to connect it to the internet. No wireless connection and its no where I can plug it in to ethernet.

Loo April 30, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

It works just doesn't have anyway to connect it to the internet. No wireless connection and its no where I can plug it in to ethernet.
Is there a way you can download it on your current computer and then transfer it to that computer with a USB drive or something?

Numberz_ April 30, 2016 at 3:04 AM UTC

Is there a way you can download it on your current computer and then transfer it to that computer with a USB drive or something?
I'll try that some point this weekend. It doesn't need internet to operate though?

Loo April 30, 2016 at 6:04 AM UTC

Nope.