Cheapest PCs?

Question

I'm looking for a reasonably good pc with 2gb ram, 160gb hard drive and pentium d-core processor (or nearest). Where's the best place to go for the cheapest prices??

Answer 1

For a big-name computer with good support and a decent price, I suggest that you look to Dell.

In most cases, you will get what you pay for. Cheaper computers lack the same kind of upgradability as more expensive computers.

e Machines are crap.

Answer 2

Dell and Emachines are both cheap, but both use cheap parts to keep their prices down... you're looking at the possibility of more frequent hardware failure. Same for Gateway.

TigerDirect is not a good place to shop, either, because TigerDirect sells refurbished Emachines and such... and I used to work at a refurbishing place that provided TigerDirect with some of their Emachine and Gateway stock. Needless to say, you would have to worry whether your PC would actually *work* when you get it.

Really, your best bet on a name-brand computer is HP. HP desktops seem to be the most reliable out of all of them. Compaq is their cheaper line, and suffers some of the same uncertainties that Dell, Emachines, and Gateway do. So, just stick with actual HP desktops. You'll spend a bit more, and get something you can rely on.

As for where to shop for the cheapest prices... if you're shopping online, pick a handful of *reputable* shops and compare their prices. A lot of places that offer dirt-cheap products online are not safe for online shopping. Pick a name you know, ask your family and friends, or ask your friendly neighborhood IT guy... the last one should know best.

From personal experience, Amazon.com and Newegg.com are the most reliable, and I really don't buy anything from anywhere else. Find a store you trust and shop through them if you're doing it online.

If you're not shopping online, then compare prices at your local stores. Again, stick to what you're familiar and comfortable with, and you shouldn't have any problem with what you buy... even if it does cost a bit more.

Answer 3

I just had to replace two PC's after a lighting strike. I found the best deal at Fry's Electronics. The system I bought was a Compaq Presario. It has a AMD 64 Athlon processor 3800+. 1 gig ram, 200 gig serial hard drive, LightScribeDVD+_R/RW 16X Double/Dual/Layer Drive, 4 memory card slots, PCI Express slot, NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Graphics. It came with Windows XP Pro Media Center Edition 2005 pre loaded. It is also Windows Vista ready, if you so choose to upgrade to it when it becomes available. A front headphone jack, and 2 front USB 2.0 ports. There is one exspansion bay, but no floppy. I bought an external USB floppy. The cost, $450.00 after a $50.00 mail-in-rebate. I was not real high on Compaq until I found out that HP bought them out several years ago. I feel this was a good buy for the money. I've only had it a few weeks, but so far it exceeds what I was hoping for. Hope this helps you out.

Answer 4

I saw a PC in Asda just before Christmas with really good spec, but no monitor for £247.

Not sure about the ram or what processor but it had 160GB hard drive an a good graphics card. If I was in the market I would have snaffled it up!

Answer 5

actual it is not purely because of the fact desktops can do extra. The hardware in an xbox360 isn't that great. as an occasion it purely has 512mb of ram. because of the fact it does not would desire to run something in the background, it does not desire any further. for this reason, much less hardware much less funds. As yet another respond mentions, bulk is likewise a reason. exciting tip: the militia buys PS3s because of the fact they are the main inexpensive thank you to get uncooked factors. (gpu and cpu) Edit: additionally, you're incorrect with regard to the 360 being waiting to run any sport at max. very almost each and every sport on 360(different than for some activities video games) runs at 720p or ever 720i no longer 1080p. additionally the different settings are under widespread besides. take black ops as an occasion: xbox settings are 720p around 50-70% of max anti-aliasing, textures, etc. laptop: Max determination is a minimum of 1080p and particular bigger in case you have the video reveal for it and the different settings can go up 50-30%. of direction it incredibly is offered which you have a great laptop. fee in line with fee, xbox gets you extra photographs. an quite highend laptop purely enable's you play video games at a point that no xbox (or ps3) can.

Answer 6

In 2003 I bought my emachines at Best Buy for $600 and it only comes with a 80GB Hardrive, 512 Ram, 17 Inch Monitor, and a Lexmark Printer.

Computer:$600
5 years warranty witch was a ripoff:$450
Im never going to buy a computer In my life at Best Buy because they ripp u off.

Answer 7

It is always advisable to learn how to save,but buying a computer is one of the most easiest and difficult decision to make.Depending on what you want to use the computer for - if just for browsing you can get a pretty cheap one from dell by telling them what you want in your computer, but honestly speaking it won't be long before you start thinking of upgrading your system.

Answer 8

I would take a look at tigerdirect.com. They have a ton of refurbished machines that work great for very reasonable prices. I've bought from them a couple of times, and have been very happy with both the service and product quality. And no, I don't work there. ;)

Answer 9

av a look on dell u can customize wht u wnt

Answer 10

Dell by far... you can specify totally what system you want and can adjust the price accordingly.