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<blockquote data-quote="John Crichton" data-source="post: 2069850" data-attributes="member: 4779"><p>2 nights ago, my computer's main HD decided to stop working. I have tried many different methods of data recovery and my next step is to bring it to a pro. I've also been having other problems with the unit even after a few new installs of Windows (over the last year or so). I am terribly frustrated all around at this point.</p><p></p><p>I built the thing so I have no one to go to for really expert tech problems. That aside, it is time to start looking for a new desktop (this one is approaching 3 years of age and I didn't spend all that much on it). I have a new notebook that can serve as my desktop to get me through the next couple months so I'm not in a terrible rush.</p><p></p><p>I'm not building my own this time around. I want to get one where I can buy a 3-4 year service contract so when things go wrong, I just make a call or 2 and have them fix it. That said, I need some help with the new tech that's out there.</p><p></p><p>I know that Intel just released some new processors and I'd like to stick with them over AMD. Also, I've been reading the Microsoft will be releasing a new OS this year that is 64-bit based. I'd need to have the system be able to run that.</p><p></p><p>I'm not big into PC gaming but I do play some. I'm not into shooters or the Doom/Half-Life games so I probably don't need a huge videocard (although I would like to have one that I won't need to upgrade for 2-3 years). I use it mostly for photoshop, database work, finances and some gaming.</p><p></p><p>I've heard good things about Alienware and have purchased from Gateway & Dell in the past. Any suggestions, things I should look for or be aware of? New tech? Any deals out there? Any websites that have deals updated so I don't have to scour the net? I used <a href="http://www.notebookreview.com" target="_blank">www.notebookreview.com</a> daily when I was looking for a new laptop. Are there any sites like that for desktops?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John Crichton, post: 2069850, member: 4779"] 2 nights ago, my computer's main HD decided to stop working. I have tried many different methods of data recovery and my next step is to bring it to a pro. I've also been having other problems with the unit even after a few new installs of Windows (over the last year or so). I am terribly frustrated all around at this point. I built the thing so I have no one to go to for really expert tech problems. That aside, it is time to start looking for a new desktop (this one is approaching 3 years of age and I didn't spend all that much on it). I have a new notebook that can serve as my desktop to get me through the next couple months so I'm not in a terrible rush. I'm not building my own this time around. I want to get one where I can buy a 3-4 year service contract so when things go wrong, I just make a call or 2 and have them fix it. That said, I need some help with the new tech that's out there. I know that Intel just released some new processors and I'd like to stick with them over AMD. Also, I've been reading the Microsoft will be releasing a new OS this year that is 64-bit based. I'd need to have the system be able to run that. I'm not big into PC gaming but I do play some. I'm not into shooters or the Doom/Half-Life games so I probably don't need a huge videocard (although I would like to have one that I won't need to upgrade for 2-3 years). I use it mostly for photoshop, database work, finances and some gaming. I've heard good things about Alienware and have purchased from Gateway & Dell in the past. Any suggestions, things I should look for or be aware of? New tech? Any deals out there? Any websites that have deals updated so I don't have to scour the net? I used [url]www.notebookreview.com[/url] daily when I was looking for a new laptop. Are there any sites like that for desktops? [/QUOTE]
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