# Looking for a new computer... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 1, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795 "2009-03-01T13:23:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/1 "2009-03-01T13:23:55Z")
Well, I have my powerbook, but I am looking for a PC with everything included (monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc). Not looking for a gaming computer, but I would like it to be somewhat quick. I know the basics, but I haven’t looked into buying a computer in a while so I am unaware of teh new hottnesses out there. Plus I admit, I am somewhat of a n00bie to the specs and details of computers. I would like to spend around $500. Give or take, depending on the deal. Primary objective for use: SHITLOADS of homework, research, one or two games if that, and obviously porn. I was contemplating snagging a quality tower and just picking up the accessories as I already have an older Dell with a 19" lcd monitor, but I’ve been looking at package deals from Dell and other vendors and I can pick up a quality PC system for decent prices. Soooooooo… What do you nerds prefer? Help a newb out… \<3 ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/2 "2009-03-01T15:52:33Z")
[Dell.com](http://Dell.com) ---
**Author:** ![Hass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/51bf81/32.png) [@Hass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hass)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/3 "2009-03-01T20:16:22Z")
dell uses a lot of imported noname stuff. if you’re a student you can get a big discount on HP computers. Best bet is to build it yourself though… I know you weren’t looking for that… but it’s actually really easy… [http://www.computerforum.com/](http://www.computerforum.com/) is a good place to always look to get up to date in a couple reads. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/4 "2009-03-01T20:23:25Z")
i just bought a laptop from the dell outlet… the deals there are outstanding… you can get a pretty great deal for towers there as well, easily within your price range. as far as i know it would just be the tower though, i’m not sure if they come with accessories… but you can add those to the purchase for a relatively cheap price. ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/5 "2009-03-01T20:29:08Z")
> [@Hass](#): > > dell uses a lot of imported noname stuff. > if you’re a student you can get a big discount on HP computers. > > Best bet is to build it yourself though… I know you weren’t looking for that… > but it’s actually really easy… > > [http://www.computerforum.com/](http://www.computerforum.com/) is a good place to always look to get up to date in a couple reads. HP makes garbage desktops. I’ve seen two fail within a few months both were totally different users and different places. On a budget of $500 for a computer that must include a monitor you are gonna be getting bare minimum for parts as far as building it. Dell makes a really solid computer for what you pay for it. I gamed on my Dimension 8400 for a long time and it served me well. ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/6 "2009-03-01T21:02:55Z")
I wouldn’t mind building one eventually, I know a lot of people who would be able to help me with that, but with my hectic lifestyle right now it’s just not in the cards at the moment. I’d rather just buy a solid platform and maybe upgrade a tad in the future… Scott, link to the dell outlet? ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/7 "2009-03-01T21:04:19Z")
Fuckin beauty right here lol > **[Dell Optiplex 360 MT Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz w/ 19in LCD (2GB/160GB) $479 or w/...](https://www.techbargains.com/deal/286396/dell-optiplex-360-mt-intel-core-2-duo-2-53ghz-w-19in-lcd-2gb-160gb-479-or-w-22in-519)** > > Dell Small Business has the Dell Optiplex 360 Mini Tower Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz Desktop Computer w/ 19 LCD Monitor for a low $479. Shipping $29.... ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/8 "2009-03-01T21:06:46Z")
Deal expired. Try again? ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/9 "2009-03-01T21:09:10Z")
If you click on “Click Here” the computer is 489 ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/10 "2009-03-01T21:15:35Z")
Im an idiot. Thanks. Shit, Office costs that much? lol… ---
**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2009, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-new-computer/63795/11 "2009-03-01T21:20:26Z")
torrent that bitch