Star Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hello! As you all know, Christmas is coming up and I'm asking for my own new computer for Christmas. It'll be expensive (obviously), so I'm looking for a computer myself. The computer can be a monitor or notebook/laptop (but I prefer a laptop). The only requirements are that it needs to be a reasonable price (not $2,000) and it needs to have enough memory to be able to get on the internet (sorry if that's completely stupid - my friend told me you needed a certain amount of memory to be able to get on the internet). I plan on using the computer for surfing the internet, downloading a game or two, and downloading some graphics programs I have. Any suggestions for the right computer?? -Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catara Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If it will primarily be for Internet use, you should be able to find a decent sub-$1000 laptop or sub-$800 desktop. You don't need a ton of RAM and a good video card to surf the Internet. I'm not sure what graphics programs you're using, but Adobe Photoshop CS3 only requires 512MB of RAM and 64MB of video RAM. With that in mind you can get a Gateway T2310 (laptop) on sale from Best Buy for $650 or a Compaq desktop package (with LCD monitor and printer) for under $650. They will work just fine for what you've described. They aren't going to play the "hottest" new games, but it doesn't sound like you need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks you guys for your replies. I'm not that smart when it comes to all this extra computer stuff. Again, thanks for helping me with my choice! -Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prash Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 no problem mate but will you need it primarily for internet? or will you have games etc? i recommend good RAM so you have a fast computer and it doesnt freeze up time to time when on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly America Virtual Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hello! As you all know, Christmas is coming up and I'm asking for my own new computer for Christmas. It'll be expensive (obviously), so I'm looking for a computer myself. The computer can be a monitor or notebook/laptop (but I prefer a laptop). The only requirements are that it needs to be a reasonable price (not $2,000) and it needs to have enough memory to be able to get on the internet (sorry if that's completely stupid - my friend told me you needed a certain amount of memory to be able to get on the internet). I plan on using the computer for surfing the internet, downloading a game or two, and downloading some graphics programs I have. Any suggestions for the right computer?? -Star Wait A Little More And You Will Get Youreself A Cheap Vista Laptop, I Got My Vista Laptop Half Price Because The Price Falls When People Dont Buy The Item Selected.... In Other Word's SALE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Star Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks everyone! This information will really help me find a computer. And for the record, it's she. -Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catara Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Bottom line, if you are a casual gamer you don't need a high powered graphics card (several hundred dollars) nor do you need a ton of RAM or a giant hard drive. If you are planning on playing the newest FPS or MMOG then you will need those things. You said you would be playing one or two games, to me that sounds like casual gaming. You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a computer to play Virtual Villagers, The Sims, Jewel Quest or those hidden object games. Don't overspend, unless you think you will increase your gaming in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgar Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I run a 1 meg processer and 256 of ram and my son uses it for the internet and a bunch of online games. It is old but it seems to work well, I think if you are looking at a deal the $200 walmart computer might work but you will need to put on Xp unless linux would play the games you use. This is a really low in machine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co1dfus1on Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I run a 1 meg processer and 256 of ram and my son uses it for the internet and a bunch of online games. It is old but it seems to work well, I think if you are looking at a deal the $200 walmart computer might work but you will need to put on Xp unless linux would play the games you use. This is a really low in machine though. A 1 meg processor? Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 with that budget, i say u better choose the one with the fastest hardware ur money can buy. with that budget, i say u better choose the one with the fastest hardware ur money can buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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