Jayce Iredell Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Ok ok, its not for me but for my mother. Her computer kicked the bucket last week and she is in the market for a new one. She isn't looking to pay thousands and thousands of dollars, and wants all of her old saved pictures, DVDs and scrapbooks etc to work. These were able to be salvaged on to an external hard drive before her pc flatlined but, she needs to be able to run updated versions of the stuff he has in order to them all back. In any case the computer service guy at Staples Business Depot, is trying to convince her into getting an off the shelf pc. The exact model is an HP Pavilion h8-1020 PC, Inoue heard this already and said "OH GOD NO." So I am asking here if you all agree, or whatever, and also if you can help me find a better, relatively cost effective alternative, please reply soon as possible with advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsukiyomi Yuhara Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Newegg.comShop around, read reviews. It's the best advice I can offer without doing it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krow Ames Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Is she a gamer? Probably not. An off the shelf PC is fine. My last PC was off the shelf and lasted me quite a long time. However, I don't think I'd go with an HP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume Xiao Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 For all she needs, a pre-built/boxed/etc computer would work fine, but you could probably build one for cheaper. Building one also ensures quality and later upgrade capabilities, but sacrifices warranties and such. Make sure you consider both sides of things before you buy. As for picking out hardware, don't just read reviews, talk to people who you know actually know what they are talking about. Remember, the internet is full of idiots and know-it-alls, and these people like to leave lots of reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krow Ames Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 There's truth, there. You can hit up Newegg.com and shop for parts. I have a "parts list" that will tell you every part you need to make a working computer. Then you can just plug in URL's, and build your own computer right in a notecard/notepad/text Edit: Let me know if you want the parts form thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei Kuhr Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'd consider buying her a laptop or a netbook. Since she's not a gamer, you don't really need an uberpowerful computer, and the portability would be a bonus for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Ansar Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Dell's website. The PC i'm getting my mother for her goofy-ass Community College needs is $293, not including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayce Iredell Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) She doesn't need the portability, she doesn't go anywhere that she would, if she does she would just use my father's mini laptop. Edited October 4, 2011 by Jayce Iredell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksson Foxtrot Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Honestly, just walk into Future Shop or Wal Mart. Some computers are relatively cheap, money wise, but have some pretty adequate parts. Exceeds her needs, that's for sure -- though the general price if I can remember correctly from my last browse-by was... $300-400 CDN for a starter price margin? I can't really remember the exact figures. Though an off-the-shelf one would be the most ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drasamax Python Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 pre-built ones should work fine for basic computer use. But not gaming obviously. My parents use a pre-built pc and it works fine for their basic PC needs. My PC however has been modified a bit hardware wise so I can play games n that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Abrams Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) A $400 USD PC should be fine for them You might even save some money by skiping some basic stuff as they allready have it. Moniter can be skiped keyboard mouse speakers. You can also save money by building one using spare parts from the old and making a new one with parts that need to be replaced. Im going to do that with my old Gateway GT5012. Doing it that way may save $200+ USD Also never ever buy a walmart of some other place like walmart. Always get a PC from a Best Buy type place or a computer store that lets you get warranties for them. Walmart is not even a choice for this. They dont need a power house PC. But one that looks nice will help out greatly for them and one that can play movies/music/basic internet/bill paying/wordy stuff. as the one below can do. I am biased to Intell. BTW Gateway is a good comoany mine lasted 6 years before my video card killed the PSU.http://www.bestbuy.c...1&skuId=2632052 Edited October 5, 2011 by Hunter Abrams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eriksson Foxtrot Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for stealing my thunder, Hunter. :( Walmart ftw. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayce Iredell Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hahahaha, she has printers, and a monitor, and speakers. My father just came in the door like 30 minutes ago with this. HP Pavilion h8 1020 PC. Anyone else think its an omen the short form H8 is in the model number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmon Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Itll work fine for what she needs. Just make sure you activate the auto defrag and install some anti spy-ware / virus ect stuff for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Karlfeldt Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Prebuilt PCs are fine for casual users. Just make sure that you reformat it the moment you plug it in, and install a fresh operating system. Prebuilt manufacturers are notorious for putting preinstalled software and spyware on their machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acheron Gloom Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Your mom's new computer is better than my computer. well, mine is pretty damn old, and I'm frugal, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
