The Computer Megathread

[Littledude]

Which makes better CPU's AMD or Intel?

Intel is better when you want real top of the line stuff.
But AMD isn't bad and they cost less.

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[Robo Dude]

>implying a MicroATX board can fit in a laptop
you're funny
I was assuming you wanted the same features as the one you had

I heard MicroATX board is slow for a desktop though. By that thought I just want to make sure I have the speed from a ATX.

[KoopaScooper]

I heard MicroATX board is slow for a desktop though. By that thought I just want to make sure I have the speed from a ATX.

There is no speed difference at all, you'd barely even notice the difference if there was one.
You got the wrong information.

[PJ Boy]

So I was going to buy a new graphics card. Nvidia GTX 560 2gb. Where can I find the best price? Lowest I've seen is around 250$.

[KoopaScooper]

So I was going to buy a new graphics card. Nvidia GTX 560 2gb. Where can I find the best price? Lowest I've seen is around 250$.

Was it a 560 Ti or just a 560? And you also don't really need more than 2GB of video RAM unless you're gaming above 1920x1080.

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Damnit newegg, why do refurbished asus computers with quad core amds and radeon 6600s for $420 get sold out in less then 12 hours ;-;

[Port]

Recommend me the best laptop possible with the max price being $2000.

[Mr.jacksaunt]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230352

[Legodude77]

So are refurbished computers and parts still the same as regular ones, just basically fixed up?

[Fluff-is-back]

So are refurbished computers and parts still the same as regular ones, just basically fixed up?

Basically used PCs that have been cleaned and tested. Oh and they have a warranty usually.

[Fracture]

Fathers been looking on BestBuy.com for a computer for me. The reason hes going to bestbuy is because he has an assload of giftcards he can use.
Hes looking mainly at refurbished computers, and he thinks hes found one good.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Refurbished+Pavilion+HPE+Desktop+-+8GB+Memory+-+1TB+Hard+Drive/4612361.p?id=1218497910118&skuId=4612361
Im no computer expert, but I think this is OK. Only thing I would do would be replacing the Graphics card with sometthing better.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Recommend me the best laptop possible with the max price being $2000.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131270

Core i7 2.3 GHz, 16GB RAM, GTX 675M.  This might be one of the only laptops right now with a mobile GTX600 series chip.

[PJ Boy]

Was it a 560 Ti or just a 560? And you also don't really need more than 2GB of video RAM unless you're gaming above 1920x1080.

My monitor is exactly 1920x1080, and I hate to play in windowed mode. And is there a deference between the 560 Ti and the regular 560?

[Mr.jacksaunt]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834131270

Core i7 2.3 GHz, 16GB RAM, GTX 675M.  This might be one of the only laptops right now with a mobile GTX600 series chip.

Holy stuff :O

[KoopaScooper]

My monitor is exactly 1920x1080, and I hate to play in windowed mode. And is there a deference between the 560 Ti and the regular 560?

The 560 Ti has greater performance, which IMO isn't worth the extra $40. 1GB of video RAM would be enough for you and I would totally recommend this one, especially at the price right now.