Which home computer is best to buy?

Question

I see this question was asked before but not the same. I want to buy a home pc and in the past I custom ordered pcs but I am not sure that is best anymore and I am tired of Gateway. Compusa is near my home but not sure they are very good. I like good benchmark tests and like to be on the cutting (bleeding) edge of technology if possible. In the past I always get conflicts from slapping together a pc.

Any ideas which is best... a custom built pc... and from where or a store bought pc and from where? I got a laptop but now want a home pc. I would consider a unix but it must run windows and be ibm compatible.

I know there are lots of options so no need to list items maybe but i do gotta have the new double sided cd burner and in the past I liked dual processors.

Thanks,

Answer 1

custom is the best, you can shop around and get exactly what you want.

as far as store bought pcs go, i would have to give it to dell.

Answer 2

NOT DELL! Dell has lousy support and isnt very user upgradable! As a PC repair tech, I find that the best bet is HP for the general public. Ease of restoration to factory original and good support!

Answer 3

DELL rules. I have one and its the best pc I've had in 15 years of surfing etc. Disregard Dr house and the next guy, I think they work for HP

Answer 4

Anything but a Dell. Oh and stay away from Shuttle as well.

Answer 5

Compaq from Radio Shack
they are very reliable and has great support system

Answer 6

i have a custom bult pc from cyberpowerinc.com but if you dont want that ,dell

Answer 7

I have a dell its the best

Answer 8

Dell!!!