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AD
2020 Jul 21, 10:59am
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2020 Jul 21, 10:59am
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You can get a renewed Windows 10 desktop by Dell or HP on Amazon for no more than $120. Get a monitor at Goodwill for less than $50 or connect it to your spare LCD tv like I do.
I agree with using Firefox.
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You can get a renewed Windows 10 desktop by Dell or HP on Amazon for no more than $120. Get a monitor at Goodwill for less than $50 or connect it to your spare LCD tv like I do.
I agree with using Firefox.
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rocketjoe79
2020 Jul 21, 11:03am
rocketjoe79
2020 Jul 21, 11:03am
Good and cheap aren't exclusive if you build it from parts.
For a pre-made, just get a Refurbished Dell. Deals all the time.
https://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=2202&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&~ck=mn
Just make sure you get an SSD for storage. Speed is king.
HP 27" monitors are awesome, but if you're not going to watch hi-res content on the screen, any cheapo monitor will do.
For a pre-made, just get a Refurbished Dell. Deals all the time.
https://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/InventorySearch.aspx?brandId=2202&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&~ck=mn
Just make sure you get an SSD for storage. Speed is king.
HP 27" monitors are awesome, but if you're not going to watch hi-res content on the screen, any cheapo monitor will do.
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MisdemeanorRebel
2020 Jul 21, 11:39am
MisdemeanorRebel
2020 Jul 21, 11:39am
My linux rig
fx8350 AMD OCTOCORE - brought several years ago, still unbelievably fast and great unless you need single thread for Gaming/Video Editing $150
16GB RAM (just shop for a good 2x8GB Deal on Ram: Newegg is good)
1TB Toshiba - $45 from amazon
AM3+ Motherboard from MSI - $120
NVIDIA Video Card - $150
Good Quality 600W Power - $100
Linux Mint - free
I have it all disassembled right now, but it's lasted me years and will last a few more at least
fx8350 AMD OCTOCORE - brought several years ago, still unbelievably fast and great unless you need single thread for Gaming/Video Editing $150
16GB RAM (just shop for a good 2x8GB Deal on Ram: Newegg is good)
1TB Toshiba - $45 from amazon
AM3+ Motherboard from MSI - $120
NVIDIA Video Card - $150
Good Quality 600W Power - $100
Linux Mint - free
I have it all disassembled right now, but it's lasted me years and will last a few more at least
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SunnyvaleCA
2020 Jul 21, 1:13pm
NoCoupForYou says
If you're very specific about your components (and willing to go with Intel), you could have a fully functioningMacintosh Hacintosh for those prices. www.tonymacx86.com
My linux rig
If you're very specific about your components (and willing to go with Intel), you could have a fully functioning
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EBGuy
2020 Jul 21, 1:31pm
Still a fan of the AMD Ryzen 3 & 5 series processors with integrated Vega GPUs (3200g & 3500g) . Stick 4 Gbytes of RAM on each memory channel and away you go. Now to get rid of that windows watermark...
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prodigy
2020 Jul 21, 1:45pm
prodigy
2020 Jul 21, 1:45pm
Brazilian Marble, solid surface, one piece, no tiles...
Dholliday126 says
Dholliday126 says
Anyone have a good cheap option for a desktop.
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MisdemeanorRebel
2020 Jul 21, 3:57pm
MisdemeanorRebel
2020 Jul 21, 3:57pm
SunnyvaleCA says
I'll never be an Apple user, Sunnyvale.
I did build my rig ~5-6 years ago for no more than $800, and it still runs everything on the highest speeds, so I am getting my money's worth.
If somebody plays no games or does no editing, they can get away with a lot less.
If you're very specific about your components (and willing to go with Intel), you could have a fully functioningMacintoshHacintosh for those prices. www.tonymacx86.com
I'll never be an Apple user, Sunnyvale.
I did build my rig ~5-6 years ago for no more than $800, and it still runs everything on the highest speeds, so I am getting my money's worth.
If somebody plays no games or does no editing, they can get away with a lot less.
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clambo
2020 Jul 22, 5:59pm
I’m also a Linux fan, I had both Mac and Windows and I put Ubuntu Linux on an old Windows laptop and I loved it.
You can buy a new Dell with Linux on it already.
I don’t know if new is a requirement for you, but Linux seems to run faster so it rejuvenates a used Windows computer.
I’m a goodwill fan too, they might have what you need.
You can buy a new Dell with Linux on it already.
I don’t know if new is a requirement for you, but Linux seems to run faster so it rejuvenates a used Windows computer.
I’m a goodwill fan too, they might have what you need.
Thanks in advance.