n2ize
04-29-2012, 05:17 PM
Okay, as it turns out my dad needs a new desktop computer. So far he has checked out dell, Compaq, HP and seems interested in the Dell I-620 or something similar. Basically a 2-4 core processor, 4 to 8 Gb of RAM, 500 GB - 1 TB hard drive sound, video, etc.His needs are pretty modest, he will use it mostly on Linux and mostly for surfing the web, playing audio and video, maybe running a few simple games and apps. Occasionally he may run some Windows apps which is why I'll make it a dual boot system. He is looking to spend $500 or less.
Any ideas or recommendations ? What is good out there these days ? Any preferred brands or combos ? Remember, this will mainly be used for basic home needs. Nothing fancy like 3D gaming or super high video processing or real time audio/video or anything like that. Just a basic home/office system for general needs. I am mostly a software guy so I tend to fall behind on whats the latest in hardware.
Any ideas or recommendations ? What is good out there these days ? Any preferred brands or combos ? Remember, this will mainly be used for basic home needs. Nothing fancy like 3D gaming or super high video processing or real time audio/video or anything like that. Just a basic home/office system for general needs. I am mostly a software guy so I tend to fall behind on whats the latest in hardware.