Looking for New PC Desktop in Vancouver BC
Would appreciate any rec's for a new PC Desktop - I need to retire my ancient machine.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Looking for New PC Desktop in Vancouver BC
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- virtualblu [OP]
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- bomber17
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Need way more information than that. Budget, use, types of programs, etc.
Otherwise, get this https://maingear.com/rush/
Otherwise, get this https://maingear.com/rush/
- virtualblu [OP]
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Budget $800-$1000
Full MS Office Suite
PhotoShop etc
Not a gamer.
Full MS Office Suite
PhotoShop etc
Not a gamer.
- thriftshopper
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How ancient? Could have a lot of life left with a few cheap-ish upgrades
I smile when I see container ships sailing past my house laden with stuff made in China
- craftsman
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How seriously do you use PhotoShop as that might be your sticking point in what to get?
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Probably a clean install is all that's neededthriftshopper wrote: ↑How ancient? Could have a lot of life left with a few cheap-ish upgrades
.- virtualblu [OP]
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About 15 years, have had one upgrade for RAM.
- virtualblu [OP]
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PS isn't essential really. I have a clunky tower and was looking for something more compact like a mini.
- thriftshopper
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15 years? O.K. That is old (I have a few in the 11-13 y.o. range).
Depending on what CPU and how much RAM (8GB good, more better but architecture of the day may limit amount) you have, you could get away with a SSD (assuming the computer has SATA ports), and a low power video card.
A mini may limit you in upgradability.
Depending on what CPU and how much RAM (8GB good, more better but architecture of the day may limit amount) you have, you could get away with a SSD (assuming the computer has SATA ports), and a low power video card.
A mini may limit you in upgradability.
I smile when I see container ships sailing past my house laden with stuff made in China
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I'm in the same boat and about to start my own thread on building my own as I have an old but still usable ATX format tower and a 600W PSU. I'm more than willing to look at a pre-built if I can find one on a budget. OP, if you are looking into this as well we could merge our thread, otherwise, good luck!
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- craftsman
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Don't forget a clean reinstall as it will do wonders for a box that is 15 years old.thriftshopper wrote: ↑ 15 years? O.K. That is old (I have a few in the 11-13 y.o. range).
Depending on what CPU and how much RAM (8GB good, more better but architecture of the day may limit amount) you have, you could get away with a SSD (assuming the computer has SATA ports), and a low power video card.
A mini may limit you in upgradability.
- jaybeeg
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Easy.virtualblu wrote: ↑ Would appreciate any rec's for a new PC Desktop - I need to retire my ancient machine.
Thanks!
This machine is currently on sale for $599 at Best Buy and will feel like a rocket ship compared to your old hardware: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ac ... 0/14760362
It has a new 10th generation Intel i5 processor and enough RAM and drive space to keep you going for years. If you need to add a discrete graphics card (to speed up Photoshop, etc) or a solid state hard drive, that can be done in the future. I suspect you won't find a need to upgrade it for years, though.
- JIB9022
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just get a pre-built PC from Costco or better yet get a laptop.
Laptop will be able to do everything you mentioned
Laptop will be able to do everything you mentioned
- virtualblu [OP]
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Lol - I'm a ludite Tapout123, go ahead and start your own thread and I'll observe.
- virtualblu [OP]
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Damn I'm so used to a desktop but not ruling out a laptop though.
- virtualblu [OP]
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Thanks for the link jaybeeg - looks worth checking out.
- craftsman
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I would actually rule out the laptop if you don't need the portability aspect as the desktop will give you more flexibility and typically lower prices for upgrades.virtualblu wrote: ↑ Damn I'm so used to a desktop but not ruling out a laptop though.
- djamm
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Honestly, after years and years of owning both PC laptops and desktops.... desktops last longer and perform better over the long term and offer a better long term upgrade path. They don't have the overheating issues nor battery reduction that laptops have and they are much easier to upgrade along the way. That said is I still love the portability of laptops for work on the go...Heat kills laptops and as such I have to limit the intensive work I perform on laptops (Auto-cad and Solidworks etc.). I suggest you search online the local computer shops: (Canada Computers, Memory Express, A-Power, Mike's Computers...etc) find something that you think will suit your needs.
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Regards
- virtualblu [OP]
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I didn't mention it early on, but I DO want to support local business over Big Box especially during this time. Thanks for the local rec's, you mentioned a few that hadn't come to mind.
- craftsman
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Or if you want something in the middle, London Drugs also sells their own house brand computers that are assembled locally.virtualblu wrote: ↑ I didn't mention it early on, but I DO want to support local business over Big Box especially during this time. Thanks for the local rec's, you mentioned a few that hadn't come to mind.