Desktop recommendations

[overseasorange]

I am planning on traveling to the States in the near future, and I am hoping to pick up a new desktop for my home. I have lived out of the states for 8 years now, and I really don't have much of a clue about the new PC's. Any recommendations on a reliable brand name & model would be appreciated. I want to use it to pick up the TN games. All they care about here is Soccer :cry:

Thanks,


Overseasorange

 

[milohimself]

For my money, best pre-built desktop pc's on the market are Dells. Just go hit up the website, look for one in your price range and go to it.

 

[GAVol]

I agree . . . I'm sure there might be better brands, but it sure is easy to go to Dell's website and just pick out what you want and then have it shipped to you.

 

[hohenfelsvol]

Would agree with Milo. Just check out Dell.com. Laptops are also priced decent these days. You could even carry it back with you.

 

[utvolpj]

When you're ready to order let me know and I'll see if I can dig up some Dell coupons for a discount.

 

[rockydoc]

I have had good sucess with Dell like Milo says but if you really want to save $ can watch the Best Buy Ads in the Sunday paper and get a very decent e-machine for about half the price of a Dell. I am told they are pretty good computors.

 

[kiddiedoc]

I'm going to defer to my brother's expertise, who swears that Dell uses sub-par components for too much money. He suggests having someone who knows what they're doing build you a custom machine.

On a side-note: my dad uses Dells for his business and has nothing but good things to say. I guess it depends what you're goal is. If you want top-notched media capabilities, you need to be picky with your parts.

 

[milohimself]

I'm going to defer to my brother's expertise, who swears that Dell uses sub-par components for too much money. He suggests having someone who knows what they're doing build you a custom machine.

He's right, but we're talking pre-built computers though. If your need is a functional computer you can get right away for cheap, Dell is your best bet. If you're actually looking for a good machine, yeah, always go custom.

 

[overseasorange]

Thanks Vol Fans! That helped alot. I am leaning toward Dell, but I have heard bad things about their service departments. Anyway, I appreciate your advice, and I am counting the days till Kick-Off. Geez does soccer season ever end.... :birgits_giggle:

 

[vader]

Thanks Vol Fans! That helped alot. I am leaning toward Dell, but I have heard bad things about their service departments. Anyway, I appreciate your advice, and I am counting the days till Kick-Off. Geez does soccer season ever end.... :birgits_giggle:

Get ready to talk to someone in India if you need help.

 

[rwemyss]

Sadly this is now true... Dell got where they are today by having the best customer service out there, and now they've gotten away from that. :no: