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Home Desktop Overkill?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 5/17/17 at 9:52 pm
Looking at getting a new desktop for the house and was wondering if this one is over kill? One of my "requirements" is SSD. I find other SSD desktops for $100 or so less which other specs don't come close to this Dell. I would like for it to last as long as possible. Any suggestions? Costco Dell
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Posted on 5/17/17 at 10:13 pm to jcmor23
looks good to me but ill defer to the experts on here.
No such thing as overkill.
No such thing as overkill.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 10:17 pm to dallastiger55
That is a gaming computer, basically.. if all youre doing is home office stuff, you can go cheaper and still get a computer that lasts a long time.
You could easily do just as well with an i5 and cheaper video card.
You could easily do just as well with an i5 and cheaper video card.
This post was edited on 5/17/17 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 5/18/17 at 8:01 am to Hulkklogan
Thanks....
Is there a certain brand to stick with? I was thinking Dell but the HP that I have is going on 10+ years.
Here is one from best buy....
HP
Is there a certain brand to stick with? I was thinking Dell but the HP that I have is going on 10+ years.
Here is one from best buy....
HP
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:12 am to jcmor23
I think Dell has made a comeback. I own 2
I have one from 2006 that I upgraded and still going strong with no issues
I have one from 2006 that I upgraded and still going strong with no issues
Posted on 5/18/17 at 11:51 am to jcmor23
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Is there a certain brand to stick with? I was thinking Dell but the HP that I have is going on 10+ years.
Dell is solid these days and the mfg of choice for a lot of IT firms and departments.
In regards to your original question, if all you want to do is browse the web and play candy crush, then this machine might be a bit more than you'll ever need. If you even think you might want to play a more modern/spec heavy game, then it can handle it.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 12:10 pm to jcmor23
If you're not going anything heavy, then no need to go to an i7 processor. I5 is probably overkill for most home computers, but that's my chip of choice.
Also, 24GB of RAM is overkill. 8GB is probably overkill, but that's my comfort zone.
I don't know enough about graphics cards. Depending on the price difference, I would probably go 2 or 4GB.
Also, 24GB of RAM is overkill. 8GB is probably overkill, but that's my comfort zone.
I don't know enough about graphics cards. Depending on the price difference, I would probably go 2 or 4GB.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 12:53 pm to CubsFanBudMan
i think an i5, ssd and 8gb of ram is perfect for everyday home computing (i.e. no gaming or a/v work) and future proofing.
you can probably get away with an i3 and 4gb of ram, but i'd get the i5 for future proofing.
you can probably get away with an i3 and 4gb of ram, but i'd get the i5 for future proofing.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 3:38 pm to 632627
quote:
i think an i5, ssd and 8gb of ram is perfect for everyday home computing (i.e. no gaming or a/v work) and future proofing.
Agreed.
Posted on 5/19/17 at 6:23 am to Hulkklogan
Thanks for the advice. I will hold off for now and find something similar to what y'all are recommending.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 9:27 am to jcmor23
So I'm still in the market for a desktop and came across this one. I did a few searches and didn't come across many negative reviews. Thoughts?
HP Pavilion Wave 600-a010 Desktop:
Processor: Intel Core i5-6400T 2.2GHz (Turbo up to 2.8GHz) 6MB Cache
Processor Core: Quad-Core
Memory: 8GB DDR4; 1-DIMM
Max Memory: 16GB
Memory Slots: 2
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA (7200rpm)
128GB M.2 Solid State Drive
Optical Drive: None
Sound: B&O PLAY
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: Yes
I/O Ports:
3-in-1 memory card reader
(3) USB 3.0
(1) USB 3.0 (Type-C)
(1) Headphone/Microphone Combo
(1) HDMI
(1) DisplayPort
(1) RJ-45 LAN
$500 Refurbished. Should I stay away from refurbished?
HP Pavilion Wave 600-a010 Desktop:
Processor: Intel Core i5-6400T 2.2GHz (Turbo up to 2.8GHz) 6MB Cache
Processor Core: Quad-Core
Memory: 8GB DDR4; 1-DIMM
Max Memory: 16GB
Memory Slots: 2
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA (7200rpm)
128GB M.2 Solid State Drive
Optical Drive: None
Sound: B&O PLAY
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless: 802.11ac
Bluetooth: Yes
I/O Ports:
3-in-1 memory card reader
(3) USB 3.0
(1) USB 3.0 (Type-C)
(1) Headphone/Microphone Combo
(1) HDMI
(1) DisplayPort
(1) RJ-45 LAN
$500 Refurbished. Should I stay away from refurbished?
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:10 am to jcmor23
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$500 Refurbished. Should I stay away from refurbished?
depends, I'm 100% comfortable with a manufacturer refurb. However, I stay away from something that's third party refurbished.
As long as you aren't gaming or doing other heavy work, that should be perfect. Dual hard drives is nice.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:27 am to 632627
Thanks..... It is original manufacturer refurbished and comes with a 90 day warranty.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:48 am to 632627
quote:
i think an i5, ssd and 8gb of ram is perfect for everyday home computing (i.e. no gaming or a/v work) and future proofing.
you can probably get away with an i3 and 4gb of ram, but i'd get the i5 for future proofing.
Yes to all of this. Worry less about brand, especially when it's not a high-power workstation, and just get the right balance of specs.
There is such a thing as overkill. For example, a dedicated graphics card today isn't really future proofing anything if you aren't currently using it for video editing, graphic design, modeling, gaming, etc. If you decide several years later to get into that sort of thing, you're better off buying a graphics card at that point rather than now. Graphics cards depreciate in value much faster than CPUs, RAM, SSDs, etc., and performance/dollar can double every couple of years.
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