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| 1127948 | 2010-08-15 10:54:00 | the old desktop is getting a bit old and i'm tired of shoveling coal in the back ao its time for a new one . So I am after some advice on the best way to get a new machine . Firstly budget, prob a max of about $1500 . Use - home office stuff, web surfing, minor photoshop stuff, and the odd game (not online) here and there . So if I can get the above for my budget am I better to just stroll into one of the chains, e . g . noel leeming, and see whats on special or am i better to go to a specialist store e . g . computer lounge and buy off the shelf or get them to knock something up or finally build myself (novice and no idea of which parts to buy) . All advice is most welcome cheers |
globe (11482) | ||
| 1127949 | 2010-08-15 10:57:00 | I would get a shop to put it together | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1127950 | 2010-08-15 11:02:00 | I would get a shop to put it together thanks, any recommendations for auckland ? |
globe (11482) | ||
| 1127951 | 2010-08-15 11:05:00 | Computerlounge I guess. There maybe a few who will do it. Where in Auckland are you, if you're in Auckland? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1127952 | 2010-08-15 11:07:00 | Computerlounge I guess. There maybe a few who will do it. Where in Auckland are you, if you're in Auckland? North Shore but like most people in Auckland travelling around aint a biggie - just got to chose which day and the time when you take the trip. |
globe (11482) | ||
| 1127953 | 2010-08-15 11:21:00 | Playtech @ 60 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay? http://www.playtech.co.nz/ ? Dont know how good or bad they are. Never brought anything from there or the shore. Since I'm in Mt Eden | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1127954 | 2010-08-15 19:36:00 | ComputerLounge first, Playtech second. What games? That is quite importnat - high end FPS you'd need a high end PC, just the odd RPG not quite so high end, Solitaire - budget will be fine. You need to tell them that so that parts suit it's use. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1127955 | 2010-08-15 21:24:00 | I would suggest an i3 CPU as a budget processor. Once you have the CPU architecture worked out, you have something to work on for your budget. Its a Nehalem dual core with hyper threading, and clocks like a demon! GPU wise depends on your LCD, are you keeping the existing? GTX460 or if too steep, 5770? The rest is just fulling in the gaps! |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 1127956 | 2010-08-15 23:55:00 | Speedy isn't allowed to advertise on this site. Why not ask him or pctek to build one for you? PJ | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 1127957 | 2010-08-16 00:13:00 | North Shore but like most people in Auckland travelling around aint a biggie - just got to chose which day and the time when you take the trip. PBTech in Porana Rd. |
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