Who makes the best PC desktops?

Question

I already have a laptop and am thinking about buying a powerfull desktop. Could you tell me who makes the best ones? I have heard HP are good?

Answer 1

I make the best desktop systems! (LOL) I select the best components i can afford that will do the job i need from my systems.

however as far as comercial computer companies are concerned dell (according to someone who i know who worked with a dell system daily) were always crashing and had all sorts of bugs in the systems.

as for other vendors most of the cheaper pre built systems are prone to crashing every few days or weeks because they are not using the best possible components and often the powersupply is not adequate to copoe with the system under full load.

so go to a etailer such as http://www.dabs.com now select the components that are well within your budget, remember that if the system does not say japanese components it is likely to crash more frequently.
never use any other brand hard drive than Seagate (speaking from experiance seagate drives outperform all other brands on the market).
system RAM crucial is cheap and damn good quality (i have never had a problem.
if you wish to use your computer as a media centre and output to a TV screen then an ATI chipset GPU should be used. Nvidia may be great for gaming, but from experiance they tend to only be capable of out putting to black and white on a UK pal tv system.
AMD processors outperform the eqivelent Intel. so always use AMD where you can.
don't forget to choose a suitible chassis/ case for your components as well as the keyboard and mouse.

a great basic system (thatr will not crash too often if at all) can be yours for around £500 for the basic system (excluding software and display panel)

a great display panel is the BenQ FP91G+ (19inch 4:3 flat panel display panel).

Remember the hardware is just the tip of what you need. you have to buy your operating system and what ever other software you need.

as for what you heard if HP computers are like the periphrerals (the scanners I'm thinking of here) then you should never have a problem. but i can't tell you for certain.

Answer 2

Don't buy Dell, Packard Bell or Advent. Dell maybe ok but if you live in UK their support is rubbish. Advent are made by packard bell and after having 2 packard bells I would not waste my money. If you want a top pc that you can upgrade get one built up. Small computer shops are the best and cheapest. ill cost you about £450 for the base unit to get something good.

Or go for a HP. Check out review sites on the pc's you fancy or have a look at www.pricerunner.co.uk.

Answer 3

Years ago, HP were good, now not so sure.

They are now built down to a price using Chinese components, much the same as other cheap brands.

The last HP we purchased failed after 2 years with broken hard drive. Other brands, including some realy cheap ones have lasted over 3 years.

I would put Compaq and Dell in the same category.

Answer 4

Alienware has the best desktops i have seen...however you will pay an arm and a couple legs for one. Your best bet is to have someone build one for you. HP, Dell, Gateway, Compaq all have inherent problems. The biggest problem is the fact that they have outsourced to INDIA....and i will not support that.

On top of that....you will pay more for a "Powerful" desktop from any major company. I configured a computer for about $500 to build, and then configured a dell to have the same quality parts...and the price was over $1000....having a Namebrand sticker is not worth $500 to me...especially if i end up with a better looking computer building it myself.

Answer 5

No-one, they're all good, but consider the top brands. Some sell better but it's due to marketing techniques. Although the covers and names are different, inside they are mostly similar. Look at the price ranges, that's how you tell between the various qualities of the brands. I've been shopping around intensively for 2 years and I cannot decide yet.

Answer 6

Desktop labels doesn't matter.
I advice you to make your PC by yourself or go to a PC shop and ask them to Build your PC. it is the components inside that matter, and if you are good in understanding computers you will get your PC for just between 700 - 1000 $.

I didn't build my PC but I asked them to put the components that I want.

Here is the list for a good PC.

Intel Core Duo processor.
Nvidia GeForce 7 and above.
1Gb to 2 Gb Ram
3.00 Ghz or above CPU
And if you want more ask them to put cooler for CPU

Answer 7

Build in git your self makes the best desktop , or if you're lazy go HP or a dell XPS

Answer 8

Apple and HP are The best brands I tried that dell custom built thing It was nothin but a HUGE SCAM. Go HP OR Better yet A Mac Mini. mac mini and hp are both $500.

Answer 9

its not about who makes the best desktops,there are sites now that let you build the p.c
this gives you the added advantage of having everything in the p.c that you asked for,and this way you can also save a few quid by opting out of certain hardware like floppys and modems that are not really nessecary
take a look at this site... http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/ultrasliquad.asp?v=d
good luck

Answer 10

No one, the components are the same across the board. It's just the name on the case and monitor that are different.
Don't be misled by names look at the components inside you will find a significant price difference, just shop around.