Q. As the title suggests I am looking for a computer mainly just the "tower" that can play pretty much whatever I throw at it relatively well. I am not talking like Crysis 2 on Max setting and what not but something that I know can play the majority of games and ones in the future well.By future I also mean to the sense that the system would be fairly easy for a novice with a screwdriver to learn and be able to upgrade graphics etc.
I also plan on taking the system off to college and eventually a apartment. So I need something lightweight and compact but also durable. I plan on using the system for awhile and it is going to be an investment as well. Which is why I do not plan on purchasing a gaming laptop. Most have gotten better with durability but they are expensive and still very fragile so I would rather stick with the time proven Tower model :D
I was originally looking at the Alienware X51 when it was on sale. The way I customized it came out to about $600+ or so of course but I missed the boat on that D:. If there is something similar on the market. I know a lot of people feel that alienware aren't great gaming systems anymore. Personally I am not very informed to the different systems, customizing etc.
But it won't be solely for the purpose of gaming. So I would have MS Word, PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc for working purposes etc. A gaming computer wouldn't have any problems with these programs but it's just for reference in case anyone has any suggestions on computer that may not be Gaming specialized but could still play them relatively well.
Price wise I would rather not go into thousands of dollars. I am a 17 year old making $7.50 a hour mind you :P (So a little more than $100 a week give or take a few hours extra pay).
I am also open to the idea of building my own PC. I heard it is cheaper to a degree. So if anyone has suggestions on parts, prices and building guides and suggestions I am open as well.
Just remember I am a novice after all :D
Thanks Everyone!
I also plan on taking the system off to college and eventually a apartment. So I need something lightweight and compact but also durable. I plan on using the system for awhile and it is going to be an investment as well. Which is why I do not plan on purchasing a gaming laptop. Most have gotten better with durability but they are expensive and still very fragile so I would rather stick with the time proven Tower model :D
I was originally looking at the Alienware X51 when it was on sale. The way I customized it came out to about $600+ or so of course but I missed the boat on that D:. If there is something similar on the market. I know a lot of people feel that alienware aren't great gaming systems anymore. Personally I am not very informed to the different systems, customizing etc.
But it won't be solely for the purpose of gaming. So I would have MS Word, PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator etc for working purposes etc. A gaming computer wouldn't have any problems with these programs but it's just for reference in case anyone has any suggestions on computer that may not be Gaming specialized but could still play them relatively well.
Price wise I would rather not go into thousands of dollars. I am a 17 year old making $7.50 a hour mind you :P (So a little more than $100 a week give or take a few hours extra pay).
I am also open to the idea of building my own PC. I heard it is cheaper to a degree. So if anyone has suggestions on parts, prices and building guides and suggestions I am open as well.
Just remember I am a novice after all :D
Thanks Everyone!
A. Hi, I think building your own desktop computer is definitely the way to go. If you are thinking about portability check out the Lanboy cases from Antec which have grips on the top and are sweet modular cases that will also be durable. You can customize the computer components to exactly the type of performance you are looking for and can upgrade if necessary. Like you said it is a good idea to get a machine that is slightly better than the standard requirements right now so that you don't have to upgrade soon. With a $1000 budget you can get a great machine, maybe using an Intel i5 or AMD FX-6200 processor and similar level components. Plus building your own machine helps you understand computers better and what is important. Most cases do not even require a screwdriver except maybe for the motherboard standoffs!
You can check out the following "bronze" or "silver" computer builds we put together for reference which would be great for what you are looking for:
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-bronze-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-bronze-build/
You can check out the following "bronze" or "silver" computer builds we put together for reference which would be great for what you are looking for:
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-silver-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-bronze-build/
http://www.omfgnetwork.com/2012/omfg-network-amd-bronze-build/
is a macbook really worth it?
Q. im planning to get a macbook air 2012 13 inch low spec model. i have exaclt 1200 dollars so i plan to get it from amazon, however i can get a better macbook pro level windows machine for 200 dollars less. all im going to do is we browse(facebook, email, youtube, watch streams) and light gaming(league of legends, starcraft 2(boot camp on macbook air) so now im wondering if a macbook air is really worth it. i dont really care about thiness and the samsung laptop im looking at is very temping for 1000 dollars(quad core i7 hd6750m 8gig ram) ia lready have a high end gaming desktop which i built so i dont need that much horse power, but i just want other people's inputs.
A. I'd go with the macbook hands down personally, but since you have some background in maintaining computers I'd say the PC. I have had many friends who have both and almost all macbooks have had at least one problem within a year and they had to claim on the warrantee. If you decide to buy the mac, the warrantee is work getting, the laptops break a lot. No matter which you choose I'd suggest using an external mouse and keyboard, the keys wear out on both. I've had two laptops and both had at least one key wear out over two years.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Mac: little to no virus problems, simplicity, powerful, low maintenance, high beginning cost, high rate of breakage (for laptops, desktops are better for Macs), generally do not require anti-virus software
PC: programmer friendly, buildable and customizable, low cost of building parts, high availability of parts, cheaper start cost
Cons:
Mac: not always programming friendly, if you want it as a programming machine... it is not going to be easy to work with but it can be done. Simplicity comes at the cost of lack of customization.
PC: high maintenance, high chance to viruses, can be costly to maintain, anti-virus protection needed
Pros & Cons
Pros:
Mac: little to no virus problems, simplicity, powerful, low maintenance, high beginning cost, high rate of breakage (for laptops, desktops are better for Macs), generally do not require anti-virus software
PC: programmer friendly, buildable and customizable, low cost of building parts, high availability of parts, cheaper start cost
Cons:
Mac: not always programming friendly, if you want it as a programming machine... it is not going to be easy to work with but it can be done. Simplicity comes at the cost of lack of customization.
PC: high maintenance, high chance to viruses, can be costly to maintain, anti-virus protection needed
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