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m2k Posted at 10:56 am on April 13, 2008
my computer is getting old, and it doesnt have the hardware i need. im about to go head out and but a few gigs of ram and a new graphics card. but will all this go to waist? as in should i just get a new computer?

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Lepperking Posted at 12:16 am on April 15, 2008
Depends on your budget and what you currently have.
i r sekz Posted at 11:58 pm on April 14, 2008
If the computer is over 2 years old it really isn't worth upgrading.  Hell technology changes so fast a single year and its almost better just to scrap it all and just save the drives as long as they are SATA
Byble Posted at 1:26 pm on April 14, 2008
Well it depends.. Do you have enough RAM slots?


and its hard if you want a new processor..

drifting Posted at 11:55 am on April 13, 2008
Quote: from marshmellowman at 2:03 pm on April 13, 2008

Quote: from LoganXusmc at 6:59 pm on April 13, 2008

dude, get parts, their cheaper, and if it fails its always smarter and cheaper to build your own PC to your exact needs. btw mac blows. stay away from mac.

Wow, you give bad advice. Making you're own computer is usually not the best idea.  

Anyways, get a Mac, they're easy to use, clean, work great, and you won't get viruses. They also have a lower rate of depreciation than PCs.

But get a PC if you want it for gaming etc.


Eh, some people are just used to Macs, and some are used to PCs.

If you arent used to a Mac, and you are happy with Windows, keep your PC, simple as that.

If you know what you are doing, building your own PC is going to probably end up cheaper, if you are looking for something high-end.

If you just want a run of the mill office PC, grab something for $350-400 from Dell or Best Buy.

Cpt Wtf Posted at 11:29 am on April 13, 2008
no the parts usually fuck up and you will end up buying a new one anyway, trust me cut out the middle man and just get a new one
jamescoleman Posted at 11:22 am on April 13, 2008
ya just get a new computer. head over to newegg (dot) com and you can order all the parts to build one cool looking computer yourself.
violaghost Posted at 11:11 am on April 13, 2008
Upgrading will be a lot cheaper, even if you have to replace ram, motherboard, processor and graphics card- you can manage it under $500 and still have a good comp at the end.

I suggest newegg.

marshmellowman Posted at 11:03 am on April 13, 2008
Quote: from LoganXusmc at 6:59 pm on April 13, 2008

dude, get parts, their cheaper, and if it fails its always smarter and cheaper to build your own PC to your exact needs. btw mac blows. stay away from mac.

Wow, you give bad advice. Making you're own computer is usually not the best idea.

Anyways, get a Mac, they're easy to use, clean, work great, and you won't get viruses. They also have a lower rate of depreciation than PCs.

But get a PC if you want it for gaming etc.

m2k Posted at 11:02 am on April 13, 2008
ok, looking at this advice, i ask: will new parts (because they are cheaper) help speed things up and give me more of what i need?
Potterishdancer Posted at 11:00 am on April 13, 2008
depends on how old ur comp is. if its too old, just buy a new one...
LoganXusmc Posted at 10:59 am on April 13, 2008
dude, get parts, their cheaper, and if it fails its always smarter and cheaper to build your own PC to your exact needs. btw mac blows. stay away from mac.
Crazy snake Posted at 10:59 am on April 13, 2008
Buy a new computer
dude101 Posted at 10:58 am on April 13, 2008
desktop or laptop?
newblader Posted at 10:58 am on April 13, 2008
Quote: from afonusi at 6:57 pm on April 13, 2008

get the new mac book air

Whatever you do, do not follow this advice.
pegger21 Posted at 10:58 am on April 13, 2008
I'd get a new computer unless you are against buying something with vista. You could go with a new mac if you don't mind the OS X.
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