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 Jul 16 2009, 01:18 AM
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Well my laptop recently broke. I dont know what happened. I just updated and when I restarted, it seemed like all services were off and here was nohing I could do. Sysm restore wouldnt work, sound wouldnt work, themes wouldnt work, its now using windows classic. But anyways was prett fed up with my oxymoron of a laptop. 17 inches. I had always gone into sams club and just choosen the best laptop of the 4 sitting there but i am NOT doing that again. Im going to be buying online. O and I should be able to get an exchange for my non working laptop. They will probabl give me 750 dollars store credit. So... You can tell me how to fix my laptop if you want but I would rather take it in, not working, so I will have something to use to get the store credit. (im a jew...)
So first of all, I want your opinion on whether I should get a laptop or a desktop, I think I am going to get them because they are uch more comfortable for me and because I can get such higher specs. O and even though I have 750 dollars My budget max is about 900. I use computer everyday so i might as well spend a little money. Second I need help choosing one. I think I only need help choosing a desktop. I can only choose from walmart and samsclub because tha is where the store credit works. Walmart desktops... http://www.walmart.com/browse/Computers/De...elected_items=+ Sams club desktops... http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....=1&sortby=2 If it asks fo you to choose a club put in the zip code 76262 and choose the grapevine one. I also fancy the ones without monitors so I can choose my own... i reall liked on that had a 2.8ghz qaud core processor and 6gb ram but it was amd... isnt amd worse? Tanks :) |
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Jul 16 2009, 01:36 AM
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 Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. Group: Official Designer Posts: 6,371 Joined: Aug 2008 Member No: 676,291 |
that's pretty dumb to put out your zip code and the fact that numerous people here know your first and last name.
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Jul 16 2009, 01:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
how do u figure that?
ill give u my address if u want. no joke. |
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Jul 16 2009, 01:40 AM
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Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. Group: Official Designer Posts: 6,371 Joined: Aug 2008 Member No: 676,291 |
sure. go for it.
well, they way I figure is that some pedo will look up that zip code and figure out which area your around and then they could take a phonebook or something and look up your name. There's always a way. of course, I'm not sure if there is a pedo out there who wants you so I guess you're safe. ^_^ |
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Jul 16 2009, 01:46 AM
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 /人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
AMD is in no way worse than Intel. Saying that it is would be the deepest you can get into fanboyism.
And get a desktop. I'll throw something together on newegg. For now I'll assume your budget is $800. Edit: Also never buy a prebuilt. They add at least $200 for the automated process of building it in the factory. |
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Jul 16 2009, 02:10 AM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWi...Number=14373488
For this build, I will not allow you to buy anything less than the x64 operating system I have in the wishlist. If you do buy an x86 operating system, you will only be able to use about 2.8 Gb ram. It comes up to $782.90, plus shipping and handling. I didn't include a monitor. That will run you an extra $120. Also, if you do get this build, the processor has an unlockable fourth core. I'll walk you through that if you can't figure it out. It's also very easy to overclock this one. You could probably hit 3.5 GHz on stock cooling. |
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Jul 16 2009, 02:18 AM
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 Sex, Blood, & RocknRoll Group: People Staff Posts: 5,305 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 596,480 |
y u so smart cj?
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Jul 16 2009, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
QUOTE(Buttsex @ Jul 16 2009, 02:10 AM)  http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWi...Number=14373488 For this build, I will not allow you to buy anything less than the x64 operating system I have in the wishlist. If you do buy an x86 operating system, you will only be able to use about 2.8 Gb ram. It comes up to $782.90, plus shipping and handling. I didn't include a monitor. That will run you an extra $120. Also, if you do get this build, the processor has an unlockable fourth core. I'll walk you through that if you can't figure it out. It's also very easy to overclock this one. You could probably hit 3.5 GHz on stock cooling. O! Me likey! The only problem with that is, like I said I am exchanging my laptop. So the only way I could get cash instead was if my parents bought a tv or furniture and used the store credit and gave me cash. And still my mum thinks I shouldn't make my own computer. I don't see the big deal though. I'm just screwing stuff together. The only problem I have with that build is the case and the keyboard and mouse. And I already the speakers. So my final amount would be 900 after monitor, but thats ok. Thanks. QUOTE(IWontRapeYou @ Jul 16 2009, 02:18 AM) y u so smart cj? Cause he's a geek. But he is a helpful geek. |
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Jul 16 2009, 02:43 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
QUOTE(jcp @ Jul 16 2009, 09:46 AM) O! Me likey! The only problem with that is, like I said I am exchanging my laptop. So the only way I could get cash instead was if my parents bought a tv or furniture and used the store credit and gave me cash. And still my mum thinks I shouldn't make my own computer. I don't see the big deal though. I'm just screwing stuff together. The only problem I have with that build is the case and the keyboard and mouse. And I already the speakers. So my final amount would be 900 after monitor, but thats ok. Thanks. Cause he's a geek. But he is a helpful geek. Show her these links. http://mikazotechblog.blogspot.com/2008/12...-to-buying.html http://www.upstatecomputerdoctor.com/BuiltVSCustom.html http://www.whitecapcomputer.com/newsletter...stom_built.html http://www.5min.com/Video/Build-Your-Own-C...eBuilt-79303630 http://www.pcmech.com/article/buying-a-pre...built-computer/ http://compreviews.about.com/od/general/a/BuildvsBuy.htm http://geekbreeder.com/rs-computer.htm http://www.doityourself.com/stry/ara_tipsforbuyingthe And there are at least 99999999999 good tutorials on the internet on how to build a computer. Each one will show you everything you need to know. Also: if you already have speakers, then it's going to be $70+s&h cheaper. |
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Jul 16 2009, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
Although I would have loved to build my own computer, and get a desktop, I decided that I would stick with a laptop.
I'm just sad I don't get a big screen resolution. But it will make it much easier... Im gonna get this: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....&pCatg=5680 Its exactly what I have now, but it is 15.6 inches. It has the same screen resolution though. The only differences are the extra gb of ram and a 320gb hard drive instead of 160gb. Also one of the best parts is that when Windows 7 comes out I get a free upgrade to Windows 7 64bit home edition! I just hope it is OEM. Because the dell studio comes pre installed with a ton of crap. |
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Jul 16 2009, 02:58 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
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Jul 16 2009, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
Captain, I am sensing large amounts of win in this sector.
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Jul 16 2009, 03:15 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
no, large amounts of fail.
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Jul 16 2009, 03:33 PM
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Mel Blanc was allergic to carrots. Group: Official Designer Posts: 6,371 Joined: Aug 2008 Member No: 676,291 |
no, large amounts of shit.
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Jul 16 2009, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
Also just found out that I will be taking a wed/graphic design internship so I need a lappy.
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Jul 16 2009, 05:39 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
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Jul 16 2009, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
That extra .5 ghz sure does look tempting but...again I have store credit so I have to get it from sams club. And that computer doesnt have a webcam. And it is ugly. And has 2gb less ram. And the one from sams comes with a free windows 7 upgrade when it comes out. How much lighter is windows 7 by the way? XP could run very well on 2gb ram. How about 7? Or does it only make it turn on and off faster. O and of course that laptop is 12800x800 the sams one is 1440x900.
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Jul 16 2009, 06:27 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
Windows 7 isn't lighter than Vista, it's coded better.
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Jul 16 2009, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
Well I used my Jew skills to get a full cash refund on my laptop EXCHANGE! My mom has offered to let me use her laptop with 128mb ram and a 1.3ghz processor. HAHA. It is basically in safe mode but I turned on services.
So I have a few days to decide what im gonna get now that I can get it from anywhere. |
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Jul 16 2009, 10:41 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
How much cash do you have? I can continue looking for good deals, since that's what I do all day anyway.
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Jul 16 2009, 10:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
750.
But im willing to pay an extra 100. Another idea that you are gonna hate, im probably gonna buy a desktop and a netbook instead of a super desktop cause I need something for my internship. So the desktop is 600 and has a 2.8ghz processor and 4gb ram, and the netbook is 300 and has 1gb ram and a 1.6ghz cell processor but ill mod it so its uber fast. I might just reinstall xp using nlite. Desktop: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....&pCatg=5816 Netbook: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....amp;pCatg=11986 This isnt the one I saw in stores but it was similar. O and the other desktop I was thinking about. The only difference I think is .2ghz but its intel not amd. Not sure which one I like more. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....&pCatg=5816 I was bummed that I couldnt use my own monitor so I though I could use one o these, since they come with xp. Does google desktop work like the vista search cause I have become pretty attached to vista search. Cause then I could get this, and buy my own monitor. http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate....&pCatg=5816 So unfortunately for you I think im gonna buy from sams. Since im paying cash, next time I want a new computer I will find something wrong with it and get a new one. I have had 3 computers now without paying a penny. |
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Jul 16 2009, 11:50 PM
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/人◕‿‿◕人\ Group: Official Member Posts: 8,283 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 602,927 |
Once again, don't buy prebuilt for the desktop. Laptops, never build yourself. It's a mess.
The netbook: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16834147824 The desktop: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWi...tNumber=7291029 Those are all horrible deals. I can build those for under 400 each. |
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Jul 16 2009, 11:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
That desktop is an extra 16 dollars, it has .1 ghz processor power left, and the mouse and keyboard are uglier. And I cant return it in 3 years to get the latest technology for no cost to me! What wrong with prebuilts?! I just need help choosing between the prebuilts! And why would I buy from newegg instead of sams club when I can get the exact same thing at sames for the exact same price.
How about this...just tell me which is better. Amd or intel? I prefer intel just because they are more popular, but... idk. |
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Jul 17 2009, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 5,880 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,382 |
Dang this is hard,.. so many options. A laptop, a cheap desktop and a netbook, or a desktop. I think after all I might be getting an imac. haha. i knew I would movie to mac eventually so I might as well do it now. Ill have to pay an extra 750 though. Which is like 2/5 of all my money.
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Jul 17 2009, 08:39 PM
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 Live long and prosper. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 10,142 Joined: Apr 2007 Member No: 514,926 |
QUOTE(jcp @ Jul 17 2009, 12:58 AM) That desktop is an extra 16 dollars, it has .1 ghz processor power left, and the mouse and keyboard are uglier. And I cant return it in 3 years to get the latest technology for no cost to me! What wrong with prebuilts?! I just need help choosing between the prebuilts! And why would I buy from newegg instead of sams club when I can get the exact same thing at sames for the exact same price. How about this...just tell me which is better. Amd or intel? I prefer intel just because they are more popular, but... idk.  Well, intel may have one of the best processors the i7, but if you want price:performance. I'd go with AMD. |
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