Looking at getting a new Desktop PC

[governmentmule]

I've used a battery back up for years

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

I've used a battery back up for years

Does it have AVR and the USB from the battery backup hooked up?

 

[BenGrimm]

It is like buying a certified used car. The key is to make sure you look at the actual components to ensure they meet what you are looking for. The one I posted has a decent dual core Intel chip that should last a long time. It is supposed to be a better chip than the AMDs of similar speed. But, like I said, it is a lot lower risk than spending $1000 bucks on a brand new system.

Who would spend $1000 on a Windows machine other than a hard-core gamer?

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

Who would spend $1000 on a Windows machine other than a hard-core gamer?

I can build an entire system with Linux for 700, and it would kick butt for the average user. Plus, no viruses.

 

[Coug]

Get a battery backup with AVR technology, and that will effectively stop.

I was just going to suggest this as well. Seems like if power fluctuation is the problem then a decent UPS unit or something similar should prevent damage. Also if it were power related I would expect him to be having issues with other electronic devices inside the house. If I thought it was the power coming into the house myself I'd probably call the power company and have them check it.

 

[governmentmule]

I've only had problems with a desk top, I have a APC for the UIPS,this is my 2nd one of those,the battery crapped out in the last one and for the price difference,I just picked up another one at Office Max

till this computer,I was killing one about every 18 months or so,me and a friend built them,I forget which motherboards we used,but it was several different brand names and it was all ways the mother board

 

[governmentmule]

here is some price listings on Acer from Tiger Direct



Acer Desktop Computers at TigerDirect.com

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

Hey GM, try this battery backup out, if you want.

CyberPower CP850AVRLCD UPS - Newegg.com

The one thing to remember is to use the USB cable and hook up the UPS to your computer. Also, install the software so you can monitor the events from the UPS, and see if you need to go a surge protector put on the main power coming into your home. It may be more widespread than you think. Also, buy you a powered electric duster, and blow out your case every 3-6 months. Dust kills a computer faster than anything else does.