(I think I've asked something similar in the past, but I can't find it).

You already said gaming. Why are you repeating yourself?Jerilynn wrote:Just wanted to add that I DONT want an apple product. So that will save some bandwidth.
Thanks. I've heard that the cyberpowerpc makes quality machines, but if tech support is basic to non-existent, then I don't want to work with them.Ranger wrote:I have used both AVA computers and Cyberpowerpc in the past.
Cyberpower tech support is basic to non-existent, but cheaper to build, AVA computers are expensive, but their tech support was good.
http://www.avadirect.com/
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/
pascalwager wrote:I have a Lenovo ideacentre all-in-one desktop with US tech support.
+1, and I had reason to call tech support and was pleased with how they handled it.pascalwager wrote:I have a Lenovo ideacentre all-in-one desktop with US tech support.
They are pricey but very well built and reliable. Yes US tech support from Oregon.Jerilynn wrote:
Kinda pricey, but what the hell, I'm dating a billionaire. US based tech support??
+1. If you think you would enjoy choosing components and building the system. You will learn a lot and there are a lot of sites that are helpful. You will then be able to do your own updates and tech support.McCharley wrote:I second the motion to build it yourself. I just built one and it's fun -- I learned a lot and saved money, besides.
I started to spec out a Falcon machine and it was about twice what I spent, FWIW. (Not an unfair price, just higher.)
Yes, a desktop with touch-screen and Windows 8. I really like the new start screen--just touch the BH tile and I'm here! You can pin a start screen tile for any site/file you wish.pascalwager wrote:I have a Lenovo ideacentre all-in-one desktop with US tech support.
Wow! Sweet. Desktop, right?
I would LOVE to do that. But, with my cognitive/memory issues, I am unable to do it. :sigh:orre wrote:+1. If you think you would enjoy choosing components and building the system. You will learn a lot and there are a lot of sites that are helpful. You will then be able to do your own updates and tech support.McCharley wrote:I second the motion to build it yourself. I just built one and it's fun -- I learned a lot and saved money, besides.
I started to spec out a Falcon machine and it was about twice what I spent, FWIW. (Not an unfair price, just higher.)
Not to pry, but what are you talking about? Building a PC is not much more complicated than building a Lego set. Seriously.Jerilynn wrote:I would LOVE to do that. But, with my cognitive/memory issues, I am unable to do it. :sigh:orre wrote:+1. If you think you would enjoy choosing components and building the system. You will learn a lot and there are a lot of sites that are helpful. You will then be able to do your own updates and tech support.McCharley wrote:I second the motion to build it yourself. I just built one and it's fun -- I learned a lot and saved money, besides.
I started to spec out a Falcon machine and it was about twice what I spent, FWIW. (Not an unfair price, just higher.)
There is the matter of electro static discharge (EDS). Some people don't seem to need to take precautions, most people don't have a problem if they take precautions by grounding themselves, but a few people have a talent for zapping components. I've worked with otherwise competent mechanical engineers and programmers who were banned from the lab because they could apparently fry an unprotected circuit board from twenty feet. I bet none of them could assemble a working PC.yosef wrote: Not to pry, but what are you talking about? Building a PC is not much more complicated than building a Lego set. Seriously.