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can you tell me if this desktop is decent
Posted on 8/13/14 at 8:16 pm
Posted on 8/13/14 at 8:16 pm
hey guys doing some research for my dad
please understand, hes in his 60s, hates Apple so please don't suggest an iMac. he also wants easy and loves desktops.
also he wants to buy it at best buy. they are offering 18 months no interest and he always likes buying things and paying off in the first 6 months. good news is they told me they will price match anywhere online including amazon
how would you rate this setup? its for a 65 year old guy who does mostly email and web browsing but loves watching ESPN 3 and stream games
input is appreciated. Its a Levono Desktop on sale for $679
Processor
Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i5
Processor Speed
3.2GHz
Cache Memory
6MB
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
32GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
Graphics
NVIDIA GT 720
Video Memory
2GB (dedicated)
Audio
7.1-channel support
Speakers
None
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
Wireless Networking
Built-in 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive that can read CDs and DVDs, as well as write and rewrite CDs and various types of DVDs.
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
Drive speeds not specified Maximum write (DVD±R), rewrite (DVD±RW) and read (DVD-ROM) speeds of the DVD±RW drive.
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16, 1 mini PCI Express
USB 2.0 Ports
4 USB 3.0 (rear); 2 USB 2.0 (front) Ports that allow high-speed (up to 480 Mbps) data transfer between compatible devices.
Operating System
Windows 8.1
HDMI Output
Yes
Blu-ray Player
No
Graphics Chip
NVIDIA
Drive Capacity
1TB
Discrete Graphics
Yes
Gaming Series
Yes
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Hard Drive Type
SATA III (7200 rpm)
please understand, hes in his 60s, hates Apple so please don't suggest an iMac. he also wants easy and loves desktops.
also he wants to buy it at best buy. they are offering 18 months no interest and he always likes buying things and paying off in the first 6 months. good news is they told me they will price match anywhere online including amazon
how would you rate this setup? its for a 65 year old guy who does mostly email and web browsing but loves watching ESPN 3 and stream games
input is appreciated. Its a Levono Desktop on sale for $679
Processor
Intel® 4th Generation Core™ i5
Processor Speed
3.2GHz
Cache Memory
6MB
System Memory (RAM)
8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
32GB
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
Graphics
NVIDIA GT 720
Video Memory
2GB (dedicated)
Audio
7.1-channel support
Speakers
None
Network Card
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
Wireless Networking
Built-in 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
Recordable DVD Drive
Yes, DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive that can read CDs and DVDs, as well as write and rewrite CDs and various types of DVDs.
Recordable DVD Drive Speeds
Drive speeds not specified Maximum write (DVD±R), rewrite (DVD±RW) and read (DVD-ROM) speeds of the DVD±RW drive.
Direct-Disc Labeling
No
Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
Available Expansion Slots
1 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI Express x16, 1 mini PCI Express
USB 2.0 Ports
4 USB 3.0 (rear); 2 USB 2.0 (front) Ports that allow high-speed (up to 480 Mbps) data transfer between compatible devices.
Operating System
Windows 8.1
HDMI Output
Yes
Blu-ray Player
No
Graphics Chip
NVIDIA
Drive Capacity
1TB
Discrete Graphics
Yes
Gaming Series
Yes
Hard Drive Size
1TB
Hard Drive Type
SATA III (7200 rpm)
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Posted on 8/13/14 at 8:53 pm to dallastiger55
That's a decent machine. It's not too much more than what it would cost me to build it (including OS), so that's a good sign that the price is on point. But does he need this type of configuration?
For example, it comes with a GT 720. They're calling this a "gaming series" PC, but the card is worthless for gaming and unnecessary for basic tasks. More of a media center card I suppose. And since I suspect your dad is not intending to play games, this is needlessly adding $50+ to the price.
What's his intended use?
For example, it comes with a GT 720. They're calling this a "gaming series" PC, but the card is worthless for gaming and unnecessary for basic tasks. More of a media center card I suppose. And since I suspect your dad is not intending to play games, this is needlessly adding $50+ to the price.
What's his intended use?
Posted on 8/13/14 at 11:53 pm to dallastiger55
This is the third thread you have started about replacing your dad's computer.
Stick with Win7!!!
Your father will never pick up Win8. Also, most people are familiar with Win7 and there will be more help available to him.
You can easily find a new Win7 desktop for under $400. These may not process high end streaming games very well.
If he lives in Jennings, his biggest problem will be the speed of his ISP, not a low end pc.
Check out Fry's Electronic prices online. They usually have really good prices. Then have Best Buy match Fry's prices. If Best Buy says it is not an exact model match, tell them to take a hike and you will order from Fry's. Best Buy should then cut a good deal.
The computer you listed appears to be very good. It may be overkill for a 65 year old. Our reflexes are not very good at this age.
Win7 Market Share
Stick with Win7!!!
Your father will never pick up Win8. Also, most people are familiar with Win7 and there will be more help available to him.
You can easily find a new Win7 desktop for under $400. These may not process high end streaming games very well.
If he lives in Jennings, his biggest problem will be the speed of his ISP, not a low end pc.
Check out Fry's Electronic prices online. They usually have really good prices. Then have Best Buy match Fry's prices. If Best Buy says it is not an exact model match, tell them to take a hike and you will order from Fry's. Best Buy should then cut a good deal.
The computer you listed appears to be very good. It may be overkill for a 65 year old. Our reflexes are not very good at this age.
Win7 Market Share
Posted on 8/20/14 at 7:26 pm to dallastiger55
quote:
Hard Drive Type
SATA III (7200 rpm)
crap
Posted on 8/24/14 at 12:55 am to dallastiger55
quote:
mostly email and web browsing but loves watching ESPN 3 and stream games
The specs you provided are more than enough to do this for years to come. It's a little overkill in the RAM department but maybe he can get more life out of it that way.
eta: Seems I'm late to the party. Hopefully you're sticking with 8.1 and will just make an effort to make it feel like Windows 7. The main thing is preventing full-screen apps from opening instead of traditional Win7 style apps. Man, that can be annoying on desktops.
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 12:58 am
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