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Paula Sims

(877 posts) Sun Jan 17, 2016, 05:54 PM Jan 2016

Need new desktop - must buy this time, not build

Hi there,
I used to build my machines but now because of time and because my computer buddy has died, I guess I need to buy off the shelf.

I'm looking for a basic machine, to max out ram, 64-bit, a couple of DVD writers and a couple of hard drives. I don't do WiFi so just need a standard LAN connection. Since I do Photoshop, I need a good video card.

Any suggestions where to look? I built my last computer in 2006 and it's still going strong but it's Widoze 7.

Thanks!

Paula

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Need new desktop - must buy this time, not build (Original Post) Paula Sims Jan 2016 OP

My choice discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2016 #1

Nice desktop there ... Fantastic Anarchist Feb 2016 #6

I would expect it does but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2016 #7

My suggestion would be to go to a local mom and pop computer shop and have them build one for you Egnever Jan 2016 #2

If you were near Austin, I could build it for you no problem. hobbit709 Jan 2016 #3

I agree with the other post above: Spider Jerusalem Jan 2016 #4

suggestions crewprimal Jan 2016 #5

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)

1. My choice

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Sun Jan 17, 2016, 06:06 PM

Jan 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883282679

HP Desktop Computer ENVY Phoenix 860-010
Intel Core i7 6700 (3.4 GHz)
16 GB DDR4
2 TB HDD
128 GB SSD
Windows 10 Home

The DDR4 RAM is the latest and I would pick a PC that has or at least is compatible.
If you have a price constraint please post it.

Fantastic Anarchist

(7,309 posts)

6. Nice desktop there ...

Reply to discntnt_irny_srcsm (Reply #1)

Sat Feb 13, 2016, 01:56 AM

Feb 2016

... do you know if that boots from the SSD drive? I would hope so.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,479 posts)

7. I would expect it does but...

Reply to Fantastic Anarchist (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 13, 2016, 08:16 AM

Feb 2016

...considering the info from Egnever down thread, HP wouldn't be the choice for anyone who valued support from the manufacturer. Large orgs or any that that do their own support may like HP but I've used Dell PCs and they are often easier to work on.

Egnever

(21,506 posts)

2. My suggestion would be to go to a local mom and pop computer shop and have them build one for you

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Mon Jan 18, 2016, 01:28 AM

Jan 2016

You are going to find it very difficult to find a pre uilt machine with multiple hard drives and DVD writers. That or order direct from Dell and configure it the way you want it.

I would stay far far away from HP if I were you. HP has the highest fai!ure rate in the industry and their tech support is horrible as well.
http://www.geckoandfly.com/6311/the-most-reliable-laptop-survey-best-netbook-reliability-comparison/

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)

3. If you were near Austin, I could build it for you no problem.

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Mon Jan 18, 2016, 08:28 AM

Jan 2016

Spider Jerusalem

(21,786 posts)

4. I agree with the other post above:

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Jan 20, 2016, 10:46 PM

Jan 2016

you'll be significantly better off ordering the parts and taking them to a local PC repair place to have them assemble it for you (which they should be able to do for $20-40 or so). What sort of price range are you looking at? Knowing that would probably help in making suggestions (for instance, an Intel i3 dual-core CPU would be a bit cheaper than an i5, but less "future-proofed", also).

crewprimal

(56 posts)

5. suggestions

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Mon Jan 25, 2016, 06:58 AM

Jan 2016

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883282679

HP Desktop Computer ENVY Phoenix 860-010
Intel Core i7 6700 (3.4 GHz)
16 GB DDR4
2 TB HDD
128 GB SSD
Windows 10 Home

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