Computer Specs

[Teg]

Nine times out of ten, when you go shopping for a computer you look for specific things about a computer before you decide to buy it. What are some things you look for specifically when deciding which computer to buy?

For me, I look for the following:
- Great Graphics card for gaming.
- Big hard drive 750G or 1TB for ultimate storage.
- AMD 10, or Core i7 processor both are equivalent to each other, however AMD runs better.

 

[Fergal]

The main things I look for are quality high speed processor and as much RAM as I can afford. I don't use a huge amount of hard drive, but I do spend a lot of time on computers, so my main concern is speed.

 

[Crusader]

Is it a Mac?

I'm done with Windows so I'll only buy Macs now. Just a preference.

 

[Sinon]

Is it a Mac?

I'm done with Windows so I'll only buy Macs now. Just a preference.

For their price, I'd expect to never need a new computer ever again.

OT: I just look for better specs than my existing model. I only upgrade when my current computer breaks down; currently I'm running a laptop that's almost four years old, so I could get the same specs for a much lower price than I originally paid.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I bought a cheap computer last year because I don't really do any gaming and didn't need to buy a fancy one with all the bells and whistles. It still performs well and it probably could handle a few of the popular PC games out there.

I got this one:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gateway-SX2110G-UW318-Small-Form-Factor-Desktop-PC-with-AMD-E1-1200-Processor-4GB-Memory-500GB-Hard-Drive-and-Windows-8-Monitor-Not-Included/21777759

Mine has 6 gigs of ram though because the ram from my old computer fit into my new computer. I also turned my old hard drive into an external, which adds another 800 gigs.

 

[Progrumz]

I look for CPU and graphics mainly. RAM is nice to have, but it certainly isn't as crucial as the two aforementioned components. I just recently built my first custom machine, and I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Here are the specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k
Memory: 8GB DDR3-1333 (this is the component I mainly want to upgrade)
Graphics: AMD Radeon 7870 GHz Edition
Storage: 128GB Mushkin SSD (OS and games)
1.5 TB SATA HDD (data)

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I look for CPU and graphics mainly. RAM is nice to have, but it certainly isn't as crucial as the two aforementioned components. I just recently built my first custom machine, and I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Here are the specs:

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770k
Memory: 8GB DDR3-1333 (this is the component I mainly want to upgrade)
Graphics: AMD Radeon 7870 GHz Edition
Storage: 128GB Mushkin SSD (OS and games)
1.5 TB SATA HDD (data)

Pretty fancy computer you got there Snobo!

 

[~KAGE-008]

Former PC Specs--
Model: Unknown/generic desktop
OS: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.80 Ghz
Memory: 1.50 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 (128MB video memory)
Storage: 160 GB (main), 320 GB (data)
Other features: None

Brand-new PC Specs-- (UPDATE 27.06.2014)
Model: HP ENVY 20 Touchsmart
OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Processor: Intel Pentium G870 dual-core @ 3.10 Ghz
Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
Storage: 1TB integrated, will (NOT) be partitioned
Other features: Full touchscreen

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Former PC Specs--
OS: Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.80 Ghz
Memory: 1.50 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce FX 5200 (128MB video memory)
Storage: 160 GB (main), 320 GB (data)

Brand-new PC Specs--
OS: Windows 8 64-bit
Processor: Intel Pentium G870 dual-core @ 3.10 Ghz
Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
Storage: 1TB integrated, will be partitioned

Nice upgrade!

 

[~KAGE-008]

Brand-new Laptop Specs-- (UPDATE 01.05.2014)
Model: ASUS VivoBook X550CA-SI30304R
OS: Windows 8.1 (Standard) 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-3217U @ 1.80 Ghz
Memory: 4GB DDR3 RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 w/ support for HDMI
Storage: 500GB integrated, will not be partitioned
Other features: full touchscreen

 

[Marc]

- Intel Core i7-2760 QM CPU
- 8GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M 3GB graphics with Optimus
- 17.3" HD+ WLED TL (900p) w/ HD webcam
- 90 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
- Backlit Keyboard
- 750GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive

Dell Laptop

 

[Crusader]

Here's what I am rocking atm

 

[Icetex's iconIcetex]

Reminder this is last gen computer
and I run skyrim and Saints Row IV just fine
and its laptop
CPU: Intel Core Duo Processor P7350
DISPLAY: 17" WCGA+ LCD
RAM: found 4 gb ram stick one my old computers its now 6 GB
GPU/Graphic Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS 1 GB of VideoRam
OS: Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
HARD DRIVE: 500 GB and 2nd secondary 500GB(yes i can have two hard drives

 

[DrLeftover]

I usually by referbs, discontinued models, used or whatever that is CHEAP and then run them until all the blue smoke gets out.

 

[Bea Sunny (:]

Model: Acer Aspire 5733
Display: 15.6" HD LED LCD
Processor: Intel Core i3 M370 @2.4 Ghz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Grapics
Storage: 465GB