A new computer for myself?

Question

I would like to get a new computer, and I hardly know anything about computers lol. I prefer to buy computers that are ready to go, but all I see in stores are Vesta. I uses computers for writing, gaming, and using art programs. like photoshop and macromedia flash. I also use it for watching movies and listening to music. I may some day use the computer to make music and 3D designs. The kind of games I like to play are World of Warcraft, Half-life 2, and planning to play starcraft 2. I would consider buying an AlienWare computer, but I wonder what you guys suggest. My question is...

Are there companies that can set them up for me? I wonder if such a place even exist.

Thanks for reading, and have a good day.

Answer 1

Good question to ask, will give you a direct answer. Windows Vista is the norm for new computers, all part of Microsoft's marketing strategy to get rid of Windows XP, so don't take much mind to it. Just an operating system, not the best. As for the uses you want to do for your new computer, an AlienWare computer is overkill, as they are specifically designed for playing games, but they are still good for general usage to running photoshop. You can pretty much watch movies, listen to music, write things on any decent computer, all that matters is getting a great sound system, getting enough ram to run it all{1Gb ram is good enough for anyone, ramp it up to 2Gb if you really are serious about playing high-end games. Search for customized computers on google, and you pretty much won't go wrong, as they build them for you if you like.

Answer 2

I'd recommend Alienware, But if it's too expensive then any Dell Or HP will do..

Since you are an avid gamer then vista will work..If you want absolute safe and full photoshop support then try getting a mac,

In your case get vista..

And Computer companies set the laptop with ready-made software But it's impossible that you'll get warcraft in it..You might get photoshop in some shops but it's highly unlikely..

Answer 3

Stick to Alienware and go to their site and look for "Customize my pc." But if that's not in your budget I recommend the "Gateway GM5626 Refurbished Intel Desktop Computer." It will run all of the things you asked for.  

Answer 4

AVADirect (www.avadirect.com) will let you pick the parts you want, assemble the PC, and ship it out to you.  You're paying about $200 for this convenience, but it's still a much better deal than buying from other vendors, and they give you a 3 year warranty.  Pretty nice.

Go here:  http://www.avadirect.com/product_details...

Then in the parts section below, select the following:

Case:  Antec Sonata III (includes 500W PSU)

Motherboard:  Abit IP35 Pro

CPU:  Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

CPU Cooler:  Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro

RAM:  Mushkin 4GB (2x2GB)

PCIx16 card (video):  Sapphire Radeon HD 4850

Hard drive:  Western Digital 640GB (WD6400AAKS)

All CD-ROM stuff:  None except for:

DVD-RW:  LITE-ON iHAS120 SATA

No floppy drive

Operating System:  Windows XP Home Edition

I didn't know if you needed a new keyboard or mouse.  On-board audio is good enough for most people (no need for an audio card).  Also not sure if you needed a monitor or new speakers, so add those if you do.  Typically you can recycle those from your existing system though.

This was priced out to be $1108.30 on their site.  If you bought the parts from NewEgg and built it yourself, it would be around $900... maybe less.

This computer will scream and play all the games you want (at least all the games you listed above at the highest settings and very high resolution).  It's the best "bang-for-your-buck" build now.

The Antec case is more of a personal preference, but it's a great value, quiet, and unassuming (no neon and graphics).  I have one and love it.

In general, the "mainstream" vendors like HP and Dell don't allow you to easily upgrade in the future.  Different parts in their gear make it difficult to troubleshoot and no, they don't want to waste time with that.  They switch around the plugs on the motherboard for power and make things internally different sizes on purpose so it's difficult to upgrade specific parts.

Alienware is overpriced.  They'd charge $1800 for the exact same parts, but you'd get a little alien logo on it. :-)

Answer 5

Look in your Yellow pages under computer techs, they will be able to help you with installing your programs and setting them up. You pay a big price to a high end computer from a place from alien ware, I would look for local places offering to build you a computer to spec. I know for my customers I would rather build one myself.  

Answer 6

Buy a Mac