Can't wait to get a new computer

[dansazz]

I am so tired of the computer I have, and always getting problems. I can't wait to get my gaming computer. I am also thinking of getting a decent computer to replace this one, any ideas? What is good and cheap, all I need it for is playing facebook games, and earning money online.

[potluck6]

i got a dell pc if you already have a screen and keyboard then you just need the pc it was 400.00 and it's a good pc but having fast internet helps also,i get ot through comcast and it is so fast

[reiddb]

My daughter got a refurbished hp laptop thru Walmart and we've been very pleased with it!

[africanclaudie]

I want to thank "reiddb" for the tip on getting a refurbished laptop from Walmart! My husband's pc is so slow that it might cause him to have a heart attack before too long.....

[lennydee]

The computers are getting bettter with eaach new model......Two to six months from now your new computer will be old and out dated I have had my computer for 4years now. i used it everyday for hours on a time. My point don't waste money if you don't have too, buying something you already have. It not the computer that  cause unless you are using it for business don't waste your money. Just to make the computer companis richer, while you get poorer. Clean out some of the Junkfiles and keep on tucking.

[jaymz462]

I've had mine for over 7 years now.  I should be able to scrounge up enough cash to build a new one in the next few months.  It'll be a welcome replacement.

[thtrngng]

make sure that if you do get a new computer your existing account may be terminated because your account is registered to your IP address.

[davidh121]

I do get excited with newer technology, but I can't always justify the cost when looking at them when my existing technology items are decently working. My next purchase would likely be towards a newer model tablet or an Ultrabook.

[inertia4]

I have an iMac that is now four years old. I think it still has life left in it. I am thinking about getting me a new one, but I will probably wait about another year to get one.

[skrogman]

Ok, please explain to me what you mean.  I am not sure, because I do want to get a new tower later this year with the release of Windows 8. So, if I do, then what are you saying about the IP address for my FC account? 

[madeara]

If I were you, I would go with a Dell computer.  You can buy them in stores or at Dell.com.  Dells are great computers.  Have a good weekend!

[brum7814]

If you just need to play flash games and surf the web, cheapest way to go is to build a DIY pc.  Tigerdirect and Newegg are good places to start looking.  Newegg even has a tutorial video on how to put them together.  It's pretty easy, saves money, and you can use your old OS if you have the disks or buy a new one.

[kleenex40]

I  have a Dell and paid $360 on clearence at best buy/someone had it for a week and brought it back/have knw idea why but it works great.

[Abrupt]

If you just need to play flash games and surf the web, cheapest way to go is to build a DIY pc.  Tigerdirect and Newegg are good places to start looking.  Newegg even has a tutorial video on how to put them together.  It's pretty easy, saves money, and you can use your old OS if you have the disks or buy a new one.

This is the way I always go, i.e. building my own.  This is only for those that are confident enough to do so and if one has ever built one before it no longer seems complex like it does for those that have not build one.  You will not get an OS this way unless you purchase a DIY kit though.  If you buy the parts and not a kit you need to be aware of the power requirements of your components (online tools to calculate what power supply wattage you would need) as well as which cpu matches which motherboard slot, what memory is qualified for what motherboard, etc.  It isn't quite as rough as it may sound but it does involve some research (which I find most enjoyable -- but I suppose not everyone would.

You can go to sites like tomshardware.com (as well as others) to find current reviews of products and forums where one can ask for recommendations on custom builds or opinions on components.  They also have articles they update frequently showing the best for the money across a variety of components and prices (e.g. best video card for the money from the lower range to the upper, best gaming cpu for the money across such ranges, etc).  They even point out facts such as when an 'upgrade' in tier may cost $200 more and yet only yield a 5% improvement.

If you purchase a branded computer you will tend to get a fair deal but you will suffer from extra unneeded bloatware (software that you have no use for and should uninstall), lower quality components (in most cases but their can be exceptions), an inferior power supply (in almost every case), limited expandability and connectivity (but often isn't needed for such consumers), poor video card or reliance upon motherboards onboard video or the CPU on chip video (an additional gaming card can generally be purchased and easily installed -- but make sure your power supply can handle the demands of this card or you may have to swap that as well), a poor computer case that has no dust filtration and poor circulation and cooling.