need PC recommendation help

[Wintermoot]

my PC is crapping out on me and I,m thinking about getting a new one I noticed a add in the news paper that has the HP Pavilion P6600 for about ?700,- I can,t find any specs on the model they advertised but I,m currently using a Compaq Pressario (according to the BIOS version from 2008) I modified it a bit but it,s chipset is the same.
PS
I,m to lazy to build my own rig.
PPS
it,s for gaming and I live in Holland
PPPS
it,s for a desktop and I already have a monitor

 

[Snowalker]

This site won't help you, I can almost gaurntee it, they'll just say build it yourself.


I will say this, going with big names like HP, Dell, etc. You'll pay considerably more than you need to, but they usually come with a decent tech support.

If you're going for a High-end PC, I used Cyberpower and love my computer, but you'll need to be fairly computer savvy, and their tech support is non-existent. And if you don't care about tech support or anything, run through Newegg, or possibly Tiger Direct.

 

[BreakfastMan]

You looking for a computer for work, or for play? If for play, I have heard that iBuyPower and the above mentioned Cyberpower are good, cheap brands to look for.

 

[viranimus]

Honestly, the first thing I say to anyone who is looking at buying prefab is do NOT look at HP or Compaq. Unless your buying the newest, top of the line product from them complete with extended warranties, I would not give them second look.

Im assuming from what looks to be a european currency symbol, that as for stores I cant be much help, I perfer Asus products myself. However some acer/gateway/emachines stuff can be decent and economical.

If your not looking to build (which I am starting to get out of interest of building because of all the hassle involved)Best I can offer is to wish you good luck.

 

[asylim]

I've always built my own rigs but for my most recent I didn't have the time and I went with these guys: http://www.dinopc.com/
Good bang for buck and they're surprisingly helpful.

edit:Reading that back looks like an advert but I promise I'm a real person.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Is 700 you're actual budget?

Laptop or desktop?

Is a desktop, do you need a screen? Do you need keyboards, mice, etc?

Answer these, and I will try to find you a nice computer (Prebuilt).

 

[Wintermoot]

Is 700 you're actual budget?

Laptop or desktop?

Is a desktop, do you need a screen? Do you need keyboards, mice, etc?

Answer these, and I will try to find you a nice computer (Prebuilt).

thanks I already have a screen,keyboard and mouse.

 

[TheScottishFella]

Dell are very good for gaming PC's for decent prices. Personally I would stay away from HP's.

 

[Wintermoot]

Dell are very good for gaming PC's for decent prices. Personally I would stay away from HP's.

I heard from another user that Dell,s and HP,s are prone to breaking down.

 

[WouldYouKindly]

Too bad I can't find places to order online that'll ship to Holland. I found an awesome base rig with the ability to customize everything. All it really needed was a minor GPX card upgrade and an extra 50 for an upgrade to 8GB ram. Unfortunately, they only ship to US and Canada. Though I guess if you have someone you can trust in the states you could always ship it to them and have them ship it to you. http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/category/amd_pc/ Well, so you'll know what I'm talking about

 

[vehystrix]

http://tweakers.net/reviews/2150/3/de-tweaker-pcs-van-medion-door-de-mangel-de-game-pc.html

I can't stress more that you should check out tweakers.net and see what the best PC would be for you, they have plenty of reviews, and even link to the cheapest supplier...

 

[TheScottishFella]

Dell are very good for gaming PC's for decent prices. Personally I would stay away from HP's.

I heard from another user that Dell,s and HP,s are prone to breaking down.

HPs have always broken down in my experience. However if you get the right Dell it's gaming capabilities are really good. Again it just depends on who you want to go for.