Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

[Elysarian]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

I'm not ignoring new tech - my main desktop machine is an 8-core AMD FX8120 with 16GB RAM, nVidia 760GTX graphics and an SSD for the OS.

My servers still work and are plenty powerful enough to run what I need, my laptop is almost 3 years old now but I don't have any pressing need to change that either.

If I didn't play the likes of Crysis 3 and other modern games on my PC I'd probably still be running the old slot A Athlon Thunderbird I bought in 2000 (with win2k)

[lti]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Pentium 4 and Core 2 systems are frequently around the $0 range, and usually come standard with a fried PSU.

The last used computer I saw someone trying to sell was an eMachines with a Pentium II. They wanted $50 for it... and someone bought it.

[Pentium4]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

What are file servers for

One holds all my data so it doesn't clog up all my hard drives, and the other one hosts files to the internet

[cheapie]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

I'm not ignoring new tech - my main desktop machine is an 8-core AMD FX8120 with 16GB RAM, nVidia 760GTX graphics and an SSD for the OS.

My servers still work and are plenty powerful enough to run what I need, my laptop is almost 3 years old now but I don't have any pressing need to change that either.

If I didn't play the likes of Crysis 3 and other modern games on my PC I'd probably still be running the old slot A Athlon Thunderbird I bought in 2000 (with win2k)

I just bought an SSD. Do you think I'll notice a difference from my current 5400 RPM*hard drive?

[shovenose]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

I just bought an SSD. Do you think I'll notice a difference from my current 5400 RPM*hard drive?

No, I don't think it will be any faster...
jk You'll never want a normal HDD-based computer anymore

[c_hegge]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

You guys realize that i3/i5 systems are about $300-400 at most NEW, right?

Nah, more like $800 for a Core i3 or $900 for an i5 desktop around here. Laptops are about the same. Besides, Core 2 is still plenty powerful enough for the vast majority of users.

[Uranium-235]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

the new Ivy bridge Celerons are more powerful than most Core 2 Processors. C2Quads are more powerful but once you get up to PDC IVB chips that even starts to be not true

you don't need an I3

[thesloc]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Wish, that's fucked up expensive! I heard Toyotas are like 30k too in Australia.

I can literally get a new laptop at most retail shops (with warranty) for about $300

[shovenose]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Nah, more like $800 for a Core i3 or $900 for an i5 desktop around here. Laptops are about the same. Besides, Core 2 is still plenty powerful enough for the vast majority of users.

That's very expensive.

[c_hegge]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

I can literally get a new laptop at most retail shops (with warranty) for about $300

That might get you a netbook here.

[thesloc]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Nobody buys netbooks here anymore. Probably find them on Craigslist for about $100 tho.

[c_hegge]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Few buy them here too, but I do often run into 15" laptops with netbook CPUs (AMD E-350 for example). They are SLOOOOOOOWW. They probably sell for ~$500

[lti]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Those are the $300 ones he was talking about. Most places actually sell them for around $250, but Walmart has to sell them for a higher price so people think they're better.

[thesloc]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

I just bought an SSD. Do you think I'll notice a difference from my current 5400 RPM*hard drive?

surprised anyone here uses newegg. everyone pretty much uses eBay now.

i could get a 240gb ssd 6.0gb/s on ebay for $140

[cheapie]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

surprised anyone here uses newegg. everyone pretty much uses eBay now.

i could get a 240gb ssd 6.0gb/s on ebay for $140

I don't really trust eBay at all.

[thesloc]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Millions do.

[ratdude747]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Millions do.

Millions are idiots too.

[ratdude747]

Re: Why would anyone get a desktop anymore

Those are the $300 ones he was talking about. Most places actually sell them for around $250, but Walmart has to sell them for a higher price so people think they're better.

Yeah, they're built to a price. I can't ethically suggest them.