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| Answer» <html><body><p>I am a holdout Windows 98 user (800 MHz Pentium III processor, <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/256-297976" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about 256">256</a> MB RAM). After every new <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/release-1183763" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about RELEASE">RELEASE</a> of a Microsoft OS since then, I've heard each one has significant problems which kept me from getting a new system. My computer will be 8 years old in June, but now I'm having problems with the sound not functioning unless I re-boot several times - sometimes when I go to shut down I get blue screens saying I have fatal exception errors OE & OD and when I go to any Web sites that require Shockwave, that really upsets my system.<br/><br/>I've been shopping around for a new system and wanted some advice on what is a good brand to buy, what OS to get, RAM speed, memory, processor, etc. The choices are much more numerous than 8 years ago. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.Before we give you any recommendations...<br/><br/>What's your price range?<br/><br/>What will you be using the computer for?<br/><br/>Once we have that...we can make some recommendations to you.Probably not over $1000. Just basic computer use like word processing and spreadsheet database. Internet browsing with email access and online gaming (not high-end gaming, though).Your price range is well within the means of getting you a decent PC for what you'd like to do with it.<br/><br/>I'm not going to recommend any custom build information, because...based on your post, you'd probably want someone to recommend a specific brand...with some great specs, to satisfy the replacement of your currently outdated system.<br/><br/>If you're looking to get a decent PC for the price...there are several computer manufacturers you can go to: Dell, Gateway, HP...the list goes on and on.<br/><br/>One thing you may want to keep in mind, though, when looking at pre-builts: Always take into consideration the support you get from them. Most of the afore mentioned manufacturers outsource their support...so if you have a problem...and call them...you'll be speaking to someone who doesn't have a good grasp of the English language...and will sound like they're reading from a manual.<br/><br/>Another aspect is the operating system...do you want the latest Windows OS (Vista), or would you rather have XP? You could also look into a MAC, but if you want to keep the price <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/low-244163" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about LOW">LOW</a>...then stick with a Windows based PC...and I would strongly recommend XP over Vista...any day. However, this will probably cause an argument here...and I'll just leave it at that.<br/><br/>I'd like you to take a look at a couple of websites I'm going to be sending your way...<br/><br/>This is what you should know about them: They are USA based manufacturers and their support is maintained in the USA...not India...if you catch my drift.<br/><br/>The two companies are: Micron PC and Systemax. Their computers are well built...reasonably priced...and supported here in the USA.<br/><br/>MPC has a desktop you can configure (<a href="http://www.mpccorp.com/smallbiz/store/config.html?config=1648897">E-2610</a>) starting at about $600. Of course, you can configure it the way you'd like...but the standard specs should suit you just fine. The only thing I'd add is maybe a little more memory and a monitor of your choosing. Still within your price range.<br/><br/>Systemax also has some great desktops...the <a href="http://www.productshippingcenter.com/applications/searchtools/configdetails.asp?Base=3065377&SRCCODE=SYXWEB&vcid=SM">Venture H356</a> is reasonably priced...also configurable to your liking.<br/><br/>Again...I'd recommend Windows XP...minimum P4 processor, at least 1GB RAM, a decent size hard drive (at least 80GB), on-board video and sound is sufficient for what you have in mind...a DVD/RW or CD/RW, or a combo drive. The addition of a monitor will still keep you within your budget...and I'm more than positive you'll be quite happy with your purchase.<br/><br/>If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free.<br/><br/><br/>All my best...Thanks for the advice and your detailed and honest reply. It just seems so much more complicated with more brands and more components than 8 years ago. Even the processor - Intel (Pentium or Celeron) or AMD (K6, Duron, Athlon or Thunderbird). I get dizzy thinking about it.Just keep in mind, what you're going to be using the computer for...or what you may intend to use it for in the future.<br/><br/>You'll want a computer that can handle any upgrades...and last you another 8 years. <br/><br/>...and you're welcome...<br/><br/>I certainly hope I was able to help without making it too confusing for you. It's really not that difficult, when it comes down to it.<br/><br/>Again, all my best...<br/><br/>Keep us posted as to what you decided to do...<br/><br/><a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/btw-1732224" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about BTW">BTW</a>...if you decide to get an HP, Compaq, or eMachine from Walmart...<strong>DON"T</strong>...a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...I used to work for them...and I know how truck loaders and/or unloaders handle the merchandise.LOL. I hear ya about the "big box" store computers. I did look at the MPC <a href="https://interviewquestions.tuteehub.com/tag/ans-363318" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" title="Click to know more about ANS">ANS</a> Systemax Web sites. Only Systemax is offering Windows XP that I could determine. What's the difference between XP Home and XP Pro? Which would be better for me in a home, non-business setting?windows xp pro version has more advanced features, such as better networking. If you can get XP professional over XP home, then go for it. i have personally have always used XP proQuote from: programming_pat on May 27, 2008, 06:21:21 AM</p><blockquote>windows xp pro version has more advanced features, such as better networking. If you can get XP professional over XP home, then go for it. i have personally have always used XP pro<br/></blockquote><br/>Assuming you can find a copy.<br/><br/>Note that the difference between Professional and Home are about $100 USD.<br/><br/>In Australia, Microsoft have cut all sales of all Windows OP's except Vista. I needed to borrow a friends Windows XP installation disk to re-format my compXP Pro is the better os, but in your case...XP Home Edition will suffice...It's not that difficult to find XP Pro.And the differences in the OS aren't HUGE.</body></html> | |