Computer experts help please

[SVTsupremecy]

So im typing this from my phone cause my 5 year old Acer computer seems to have given up. I need to pickup a replacement soon and wanted some advice. I really only use my computer for Microsoft office and some moderate video game action when im not at work. I was looking to only spend $ 500-900 but probably somewhere in the middle. From what I understand anything with 8gb ram and a dedicated graphics card should be fine. Any suggestions on a specific model or link off new egg or somewhere else appreciated.

 

[crazyj0n]

For moderate gaming, might want to just look into an i5 with integrated graphics and skip the graphics card, go haswell or ivy bridge and 8gb 1600mhz

Use existing power supply case storage unit, and all you would need is cpu mobo and ram. would be well under 500 especially if you use the same OS

If you need the extra frames per second on gaming a 7870 radeon or gtx 660 will do what you want at 1080p resolutions


if you want newegg/amazon links to a full build i can do that too

 

[SVTsupremecy]

Ya I was looking for more info on brand/deals on new egg. Im in flightschool with a kid so I barely have time to go the bathroom by myself let alone build it. Wish I could tho.

 

[crazyj0n]

What exactly do you need the computer to do and how much do you want to spend? Do you just need basic browsing with it capable of playing modern games at full resolutions? Is your current hard drive, power supply, and case all good? Do you have windows 7?

 

[James Snover]

I recently purchased a Lenovo, my first of this brand. So far it has been great. It has the dreaded Windows 8.1, but so far that hasn't caused me any problems, either.

 

[CowlHood]

Check out ibuypower.com

 

[SVTsupremecy]

What exactly do you need the computer to do and how much do you want to spend? Do you just need basic browsing with it capable of playing modern games at full resolutions? Is your current hard drive, power supply, and case all good? Do you have windows 7?

Yes just basic browsing with microsoft office...and capable of playing games ..nothing crazy. I dont need full resolution on the newest of games. Just something decent. I dont need a big hard drive either

 

[CobraBob]

I recently purchased a Lenovo, my first of this brand. So far it has been great. It has the dreaded Windows 8.1, but so far that hasn't caused me any problems, either.

I just bought my boss a Lenova laptop with Windows 8.1. The computer itself is decent (not the best, though), but it unfortunately came with Windows 8. I really gave it a shot and tried to like it, but failed. LOL. After a short tutorial for my boss, we both agreed that it would be best for him to stick with the Windows 7 style desktop.

 

[CobraBob]

Yes just basic browsing with microsoft office...and capable of playing games ..nothing crazy. I dont need full resolution on the newest of games. Just something decent. I dont need a big hard drive either

Then you can go with pretty much any lower tier system (with decent rated reliability). Check out what is available through Costco and BJs if you're a member of either. Or Sam's. If you're very used to Windows 7, try to find a computer with the same OS. Some, like me, just don't like Windows 8.

 

[crazyj0n]

Yes just basic browsing with microsoft office...and capable of playing games ..nothing crazy. I dont need full resolution on the newest of games. Just something decent. I dont need a big hard drive either

CASE: your current case OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139018 Corsair 200r (65)
PSU: Your current psu OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048 (50*)
STORAGE: Your current hard drive OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA29P1EC5421 SSD 120GB evo (90)
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899 (230)
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428 (80)
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131983 (118)
OS: Your current os OR http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 (100)

(428$ recommended) (733$ optional)

intel's integrated graphics can handle modern games at 720p resolutions with all settings on low with acceptable framerates, if you end up needing a gpu you can always add on to the z87-k

 

[MovingZen]

For those of you hating on windows 8.1(I feel you), take at look at Iobit's Start Menu 8. You can boot strait to desktop, and you get a fully functional start button like windows 7. It's a must have if you aren't metrosexual.

http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php

 

[kevinatfms]

bingo! ibuypower.com can build a pretty good gaming rig on the cheap.


oh and OP, if you want a GFX card i may have one left over you can have. IIRC it is a 550GTX NVIDIA card that still works.