Which PC Brand?

[compwhizii]

I'm a build it yourself person. I like the fun and challenge of creating your own PC. The only problem is hat if it breaks you're on your own.

But there's always help on teh interwebs!

 

[tpounds]

I would lovvvvvvvve to build my own PC, but, it costs a lot, and I don't have a good source of income

 

[Twinkie]

My favorite, and probably the best brand out there is my own

When I need one, I build one. Much better for the money. I can build a $600 computer compared to a $1000+ equivalent from best buy.

I am starting my own computer building business.

 

[brayden13]

i like to build computers, but none will trust me, but i can still build a computer.

 

[alexandgruntz]

I would lovvvvvvvve to build my own PC, but, it costs a lot, and I don't have a good source of income

Building your own PC actually saves money. You can build a decent PC with a Core 2 Duo and 1GB of RAM (no OS) for less than NZ$1,200.

 

[GTKILLA]

HP is great. I have a compaq that works fine though. Isn't hp and compaq the same? lol I even have a hp monitor with meh compaq

 

[Sohail]

I wouldn't even use a PC, get a Mac ...

 

[Zangetsu]

I wouldn't even use a PC, get a Mac ...

mac costs more then a regular pc + limited expandability and
limited game performance, ive heard xxx complaints about em

for the price of a mac you can make a computer thats 5-7 times better then a mac

 

[Max1337]

HP is great. I have a compaq that works fine though. Isn't hp and compaq the same? lol I even have a hp monitor with meh compaq

In a way...
HP owns Compaq, and manufacture Compaq PC's
But they usually have different names on their pc's...

Like HP says 'HP' on it, and Compaq, says 'Compaq' on it...
Compaq don't usually have HP written on the system itself, except the product code tag...
System properties should also say HP as the companies name...
This is just my system though, but I still classify mine as just an HP system...
Compaq is more typing.. when HP is so much easier...

 

[fempower]

Alienware, because they are high-end and trusted with great-looking products; I love the alien logo. But they don't always build the fastest system. They're still way better than most big brands like Dell, HP, Gateway, etc. Otherwise, I'd have to go with Macs because htey have some of the sleekest products and best user experiences. I'd love to build my own but I'm not sure I trust myself not to fry components or whatnot.

 

[Smith6612]

Alienware, because they are high-end and trusted with great-looking products; I love the alien logo. But they don't always build the fastest system. They're still way better than most big brands like Dell, HP, Gateway, etc. Otherwise, I'd have to go with Macs because htey have some of the sleekest products and best user experiences. I'd love to build my own but I'm not sure I trust myself not to fry components or whatnot.

Don't forget that Alienware is owned by Dell though

 

[callumacrae]

For my PC... that would be IBM.

I've never used any other make

For my netbook I use ASUS

 

[hcse26]

I personally like HP even though I'm always biased against the others lol.

I like HP because here in the Middle East, the weather tends to shorten PC life especially because of humidity but HP has the longer run when it comes to durability.

I also like HP because you get every cent worth for what you paid for especially on notebooks...

But I can tell you one thing though... I like to customize my own, but If I can go for a good deal with OEM's, then I'd go for them because I tend to be 'overpricing' when I do my own specs.

 

[cmosbob]

If I had the money, I would go with falcon northwest, but, since I'm usually broke, I'll build my own. the one I'm using right now, I've been building since 2006. So far, its cost me about 700 total, and has an AMD athlon 64 x2, 2 gigs ram, 2 500gb hd's, a 200gb hd, DVD burner, xg viper2 case, nVidia 8600gt 256mb, 19 inch LCD monitor, and a cigarette lighter :biggrin:.

 

[zynischen]

i have personaly had enough of these companys given out **** hardware and components. I am using dell at the moment. My next system will be build from the ground up using the most exspensive and most lastest parts from well know companys.

The newest main boards from giggabyte and the newest cpu from intel. and other things.

it will include a 40" screen

just over 13,000 Australian dollars

 

[Swiblet]

I'd like to make my own computer, but I work at Geek Squad, and from what I've seen, HP is the best brand of laptop. As for desktops...I stay away from OEM :C OEM Bios makes me sad. Build your own desktop, it's not that hard.

~~B3N

 

[Mongoose92]

For laptops I like Dell, as they are sturdy, fairly price worthy and I like their looks as well. Alienware rocks but it's too expensive...

As for desktops, I tend to build my own, as I prefer to pick and mix, and prioritize, which keeps the price down

 

[Max1337]

I honestly wanna try out a Dell XPS One, with everything built into the monitor...
See how it runs, I tend to like computers like that, it saves a lot of room
I hate big bulky computers :rant2:... What a waste of space lol

 

[radofeya]

For sure is dell.
I like their service...

 

[scottnj]

I guess Sony or Acer but personally if I want a computer I just build one, I end up spending less and having far more bang for my buck. Plus, building a computer is pretty easy, and a whole lot of fun, at least for me anyways.:biggrin:

I agree, I picked other because when I interned at a computer store, we made some pretty nice computers, and we didn't spam it up with 'hp support center' and all that other crap.

When I do get around to a new computer, though, I am definitely building it myself.

However, I hate it if I have to call Microsoft to activate, because the automated thing is a pain, and all their 'professional support people' barely speak english and ask you the same thing 13 times, and get p-oed really easily.