| | | I am in the market for a new desktop! Any suggestions?
IMO many are quite similar now if you go with a standard desktop and not a souped up "gamer". I have stuck with Dell probably because I like their web pages for service numbers and downloads and updates. Since you don't like working on them, you may want to go upper end since you probably will not be upgrading later by yourself. By upper end, get a current processor and get enough memory and enough drive space, but both of those are very easy to add/upgrade later.
Others here can specify which drives might benefit you the most. Make sure you get enough USB ports with some being the latest version.(3) Ports on the front and top are much more convenient than the back panel.
Where you buy and how can also matter. I have been told that there is no such thing as "NEW" computer on Ebay. I have purchased from Amazon, problem free. Purchasing from Costco gives you an extra year warranty and their "Concierge Service". I never needed it but it was comforting to have. Often, a certain credit card (Amex?) will add an extra year of protection/warranty. Comparing models and sizes at Costco, Sams Club and Best Buy can be enlightening, including how the case opens and where your computer is finally placed.
(I once had a Gateway that opened like a clamshell. It was placed on the floor under my desk on left side to hide the wires. To open it, I had to unplug most of the cables/wires from the back, slide it to the right and open in up towards the left. It was a real pain!!)
Good luck and make sure at this time of year (returns) you get a new one, not a repackaged unless you get the discount for that) |
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