Buying a new PC? Use common sense.

[justfishin]

Everyone looking into purchasing a new pc wants the fastest, best, state of the art. We all do. Reality check---do you need.......? There are a lot of places to purchase a pc and places like Circuit City, etc. make it easy for use but, check this out first. Tiger is only one of a few out there. Shop around.

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Selecting a Desktop Computer

Selecting a good desktop computer can be a daunting task. Not because there's a shortage of outstanding desktop PCs on the market. In fact, the opposite is true. The list of high-quality personal computers could fill a phone book eMachines, Gateway, HP/Compaq, ThinkCentre, Systemax and Sony VAIO and their various models, to name just a few. For instance, are you searching for a media center personal computer? Are you looking for a desktop that your kids can use for schoolwork? Maybe you're operating a home business and you need a couple of computers that can take care of all your administrative and networking demands. Some folks buy a desktop system as a spare - a backup in case the primary PC is on the fritz. And many first-time PC buyers are swayed by the sexiest ads and all the bells and whistles. While we believe that nearly everyone would benefit by owning a desktop, it's a good idea to take a step back and decide exactly what you're going to do with the PC once you buy it. That way you avoid purchasing a computer system that's way too advanced for your needs, or conversely one that's ill equipped to meet your demands.

Making Your Budget Work for You

Once you know exactly why you're buying your PC, you have to decide how much you want to budget for a desktop purchase. Should half your equipment budget be devoted to desktop computers and other PC expenses? Do you want to invest in a system that's loaded with the most advanced computer components so you can position your business digitally to keep pace with future trends? Perhaps you want to consider a refurbished desktop computer. It's a great way to purchase an excellent PC that's been quality inspected - but at a great savings. Maybe you want a desktop simply for the Internet, emailing and doing routine word processing. Regardless of your decision, a bit of careful thinking and research will land you a terrific desktop computer.

[The Unabasser]

good info justfishin...

built 2 pc's...one for me and one for wife...we both have two smoking pc's for two years now without any single probs

and every component was bought at tiger direct...

[jeremyt]

Just to add a little bit more. You can spend a fortune on a pc, but don't skimp on your software. If you don't have a good anti-virus and spyware/pop-up blocker. your 3-5k machine is no better than a $200 used machine.

[=Matt 5.0=]

I left the PC world behind and went Macintosh. What a difference. I have seen the light!  

[MALTESE FALCON]

I'm very fortunate to have a son-in-law that builds and maintains my computers. He knows my needs and builds accordingly.

Falcon

[jb_from_texas]

I left the PC world behind and went Macintosh. What a difference. I have seen the light!

you're right. and the new macs run on intel chips....meaning you can have two computers is one.  you can load XP and run it as a PC.  And it's not a virtual PC, it's a true PC running all your PC junk.

But the real beauty is on the Mac side.  Unbelievable OS with great out-of-the-box software.  Make movies, DVD's, manage all your digital assets, etc.

Give it a try, I bet you'll love it.

[=Matt 5.0=]

I left the PC world behind and went Macintosh. What a difference. I have seen the light!

you're right. and the new macs run on intel chips....meaning you can have two computers is one. you can load XP and run it as a PC. And it's not a virtual PC, it's a true PC running all your PC junk.

But the real beauty is on the Mac side. Unbelievable OS with great out-of-the-box software. Make movies, DVD's, manage all your digital assets, etc.

Give it a try, I bet you'll love it.

No Windows or MS software for me thanx!