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Need recommendations for a tower or desktop PC for general home use.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 6:18 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 6:18 pm
I already have a monitor and keyboard and speakers and mouse, etc....
I just need a reliable tower I can plug those into and I won’t be doing anything more than using the standard office app suite and my wife making Shutterfly books, etc...
I can’t find anything other than laptops on google searches.
Are simple desktop PCs even a thing anymore?
I’m not looking to spend more than a few hundred dollars. No macs.
I have an Asus gaming laptop and a Microsoft surface I can just dock if there’s no cheap and reliable options for my needs. But I was hoping to have something permanent in the office at the house. Worst case scenario I’ll just buy the entry level surface and permanently dock it.
Thanks.
I just need a reliable tower I can plug those into and I won’t be doing anything more than using the standard office app suite and my wife making Shutterfly books, etc...
I can’t find anything other than laptops on google searches.
Are simple desktop PCs even a thing anymore?
I’m not looking to spend more than a few hundred dollars. No macs.
I have an Asus gaming laptop and a Microsoft surface I can just dock if there’s no cheap and reliable options for my needs. But I was hoping to have something permanent in the office at the house. Worst case scenario I’ll just buy the entry level surface and permanently dock it.
Thanks.
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 6:23 pm
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Posted on 10/21/20 at 6:34 pm to Nguyener
quote:Yeah, there are thousands of options on amazon, newegg, etc.
Are simple desktop PCs even a thing anymore?
quote:You have no requirements, anything made in the last ~5 years will be plenty.
I just need a reliable tower I can plug those into and I won’t be doing anything more than using the standard office app suite and my wife making Shutterfly books, etc...
quote:I would not do that, would be a waste.
Worst case scenario I’ll just buy the entry level surface and permanently dock it.
I would probably just pick a price point and filter on Amazon. I would probably also look strongly at refurbs because you'll get more bang for the buck.
Edit: And if space or noise are considerations, there are small form-factor options like the NUC line from Intel, among others. Usually a performance trade-off.
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 6:44 pm to Korkstand
Reliability and longevity are important to me.
I understand you’re saying anything in the last 5 years but I don’t want a plastic POS that will overheat and break in less than a year. I also don’t want something that comes loaded with nonsense and bloat ware.
This is super interesting I hadn’t heard of these. Might go with it.
Something like this Intel Nuc on amazon
I understand you’re saying anything in the last 5 years but I don’t want a plastic POS that will overheat and break in less than a year. I also don’t want something that comes loaded with nonsense and bloat ware.
quote:
And if space or noise are considerations, there are small form-factor options like the NUC line from Intel, among others. Usually a performance trade-off.
This is super interesting I hadn’t heard of these. Might go with it.
Something like this Intel Nuc on amazon
This post was edited on 10/21/20 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 10/21/20 at 7:59 pm to Got Heeem
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I use DeluxePcs for all computers that I purchase now. They are cheap and come without all the bloat and trash. Fast, clean, and cheap.
If they are selling name brands, they come with bloatware.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 8:17 pm to Nguyener
quote:One neat thing is you can get a VESA bracket and mount it to the rear of your monitor, so you get most of the space-saving benefits of an all-in-one, but with the bonus of being able to upgrade the computer and monitor separately without throwing out the whole shebang.
This is super interesting I hadn’t heard of these. Might go with it.
Something like this Intel Nuc on amazon
Worst-case if it's not up to par performance-wise (but I believe it will be), they are very handy to have around as a little server (maybe Plex or some home automation stuff or whatever, if you're into that).
Posted on 10/21/20 at 9:01 pm to Nguyener
Tim’s Computers on South Sherwood in BR is great and has a house full of nerds to help you. They’ve been in BR since 1990. It’s worth the trip up the road. Can’t recommend them high enough.
Lots of used/rebuilt stuff as well if that’s your thing.
Lots of used/rebuilt stuff as well if that’s your thing.
Posted on 10/21/20 at 9:12 pm to SG_Geaux
quote:No they don't. The computers are refurbs
If they are selling name brands, they come with bloatware.
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