Hello people,
I'm sorry to take a little bit of your time, and you can be sure that I wouldn't if I wasn't pretty lost.
As said in the title, I am searching the web for a pre-built compact computer over $900 that I can customize (I want to have Linux as OS without having to pay a Windows Licence). I've been searching on many websites and I might have found some good stuff, however, I cannot make a choice whether I should get a certain part better than another, or if what I pick is too much for what I need and so the result's overpriced. Anyway, I post this message just because I need your advice, and for you to know what exactly I need, I think I should follow the basic template to ask for computer's parts upgrades etc.
Approximate Purchase Date: as soon as I get decided to (so much clearer, right?)
Budget Range: $900 very max
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1. Surfing web
2. Writing
3. Video - Photo editing (not professional)
4. Gaming (World of Warcraft, very occasionally and maybe even never again)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (+ a keyboard)
Do you need to buy OS: No (using Linux)
Location: Corona, California
Parts Preferences: No preference, but if I get it right, and Intel i7 quad-core is the minimum in video editing especially. In fact, I would rather prefer an SSD hard drive over 128Gb (I already have an external hard drive of 1Tb which is enough for me).
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Should I?
Your monitor resolution: 1920x1080 17"
Why are you upgrading: my computer is a crappy Dell Vostro something that is 3 years of age now. It's crashing too often for it to be reliable, plus it became very slow even after restoration to its original state. [strike]I also might have dropped it once or twice[/strike]. And it has some components (as the wireless) that drive me crazy and just crash too whenever I move or so.
Additional comments: A few of the website I've been visiting are
* PC Specialist
* Xoticps
* Malibal
* LPC Digital
* Myth Logic
I was first searching for a laptop, but then I thought that it might be nonsense because I don't think I'll be able to replace a component that would die. It's also twice the price for the same capacity, and I even if the mobility might be a good plus, well it doesn't outweigh the other arguments so... What do you think? Then, I have the terrible habit to feel like I absolutely need something while I know that I don't really... So I'm asking if having the last Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 2.5 Ghz 8Mb cache, with a 16Gb DDR3 RAM is really useful, etc. is really useful?
What I am going to do is mostly reading articles, watching movies and videos on youtube and others, writing (as a professional), and video/photo editing with Cinelerra and Gimp or a Linux way of using Adobe's softwares. However, I won't edit as a professional, just for a hobbit.
Regarding the monitor and the keyboard, well I don't know... I think I might need a monitor (which as to be over 17" 1080p for editing), for sure a keyboard (which has to be good for writing), and that's why I'm still wondering if I should not get a laptop. Indeed, I'll probably have to move, take the plane etc. and move between houses so having a monitor... In a suitcase?
Anyway, I fiercely rely on you for this; I hope you'll be able to enlighten me.
Timothy Anderson.
EDIT 1: by the way, I asked for a pre-built because I don't want to bother building it, and I don't feel like doing it neither (I am not careful enough).
EDIT 2: I forgot a word.
I'm sorry to take a little bit of your time, and you can be sure that I wouldn't if I wasn't pretty lost.
As said in the title, I am searching the web for a pre-built compact computer over $900 that I can customize (I want to have Linux as OS without having to pay a Windows Licence). I've been searching on many websites and I might have found some good stuff, however, I cannot make a choice whether I should get a certain part better than another, or if what I pick is too much for what I need and so the result's overpriced. Anyway, I post this message just because I need your advice, and for you to know what exactly I need, I think I should follow the basic template to ask for computer's parts upgrades etc.
Approximate Purchase Date: as soon as I get decided to (so much clearer, right?)
Budget Range: $900 very max
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
1. Surfing web
2. Writing
3. Video - Photo editing (not professional)
4. Gaming (World of Warcraft, very occasionally and maybe even never again)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (+ a keyboard)
Do you need to buy OS: No (using Linux)
Location: Corona, California
Parts Preferences: No preference, but if I get it right, and Intel i7 quad-core is the minimum in video editing especially. In fact, I would rather prefer an SSD hard drive over 128Gb (I already have an external hard drive of 1Tb which is enough for me).
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Should I?
Your monitor resolution: 1920x1080 17"
Why are you upgrading: my computer is a crappy Dell Vostro something that is 3 years of age now. It's crashing too often for it to be reliable, plus it became very slow even after restoration to its original state. [strike]I also might have dropped it once or twice[/strike]. And it has some components (as the wireless) that drive me crazy and just crash too whenever I move or so.
Additional comments: A few of the website I've been visiting are
* PC Specialist
* Xoticps
* Malibal
* LPC Digital
* Myth Logic
I was first searching for a laptop, but then I thought that it might be nonsense because I don't think I'll be able to replace a component that would die. It's also twice the price for the same capacity, and I even if the mobility might be a good plus, well it doesn't outweigh the other arguments so... What do you think? Then, I have the terrible habit to feel like I absolutely need something while I know that I don't really... So I'm asking if having the last Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 2.5 Ghz 8Mb cache, with a 16Gb DDR3 RAM is really useful, etc. is really useful?
What I am going to do is mostly reading articles, watching movies and videos on youtube and others, writing (as a professional), and video/photo editing with Cinelerra and Gimp or a Linux way of using Adobe's softwares. However, I won't edit as a professional, just for a hobbit.
Regarding the monitor and the keyboard, well I don't know... I think I might need a monitor (which as to be over 17" 1080p for editing), for sure a keyboard (which has to be good for writing), and that's why I'm still wondering if I should not get a laptop. Indeed, I'll probably have to move, take the plane etc. and move between houses so having a monitor... In a suitcase?
Anyway, I fiercely rely on you for this; I hope you'll be able to enlighten me.
Timothy Anderson.
EDIT 1: by the way, I asked for a pre-built because I don't want to bother building it, and I don't feel like doing it neither (I am not careful enough).
EDIT 2: I forgot a word.