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Buying a computer

So I was looking for a nice computer for home use that was around 500-700ish (or less). Any suggestions?

I found this computer and I think it's pretty good.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/HP-p7-1003wb/16595246

June 29, 2011

8 Comments • Newest first

ilikefood

[quote=BlaKKout]If your going to be video editing, like using cinema 4d or after effects, then make sure you have at least 6 gb of ram.[/quote]

The one I was looking at had 8 .

Mmk thanks guys loved your help.

Reply June 29, 2011
BlaKKout

[quote=ilikefood]I kinda wanted it for video editing plus a bit of gaming. I didn't need it to be like super hardcore or anything though.[/quote]

If your going to be video editing, like using cinema 4d or after effects, then make sure you have at least 6 gb of ram.

Reply June 29, 2011
OvenMitts

[quote=ilikefood]What do you need for gaming and stuff? I'm not too great with tech stuff .[/quote]

Don't worry about it if it's just games like Maplestory though. NOT exactly anything that needs a dedicated card or anything. That desktop looks like it has an integrated card in the motherboard. Though it's funny that they don't mention the name of the card... hm.

EDIT: You're fine on the video editing front.

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited
ilikefood

I kinda wanted it for video editing plus a bit of gaming. I didn't need it to be like super hardcore or anything though.

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited
BlaKKout

[quote=ilikefood]What do you need for gaming and stuff? I'm not too great with tech stuff .[/quote]

Geoforce graphics card, 4-6 gb of ram (minimum), 500 gb (minimum) hard drive, i5-i7 proccessor

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited
ilikefood

What do you need for gaming and stuff? I'm not too great with tech stuff .

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited
OvenMitts

Good for the typical "home" use. Not so great for games.

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited
reaps

looks fine to me get it

get a gfxcard from newegg tho if u wanna game

go to videocardbenchmark to see how good it is tho

Reply June 29, 2011 - edited