New computer help.

[Mescher377]

Ok so basically the screen on my old laptop broke and Im kinda looking for a new one but know absolutely nothing about computers. I was wondering if this was a good all around lap top. I only play MXS as far as computer games go.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopp ... tqe_series

[Robert196]

If you don't need a laptop, for games I'd get a desktop from them. I got a killer deal on one a couple weeks ago on Black Friday. But it sounds like you won't need the use of a desktop to play just MX Simulator.

How much money are you willing to spend?

[Mescher377]

I'm willing to spend just up around that price. At most around $1000.

[Robert196]

I'm willing to spend just up around that price. At most around $1000.

Well for MX Simulator, you'll need a good processor and 8 GB's of RAM. That one computer you had there is good, but I would get the better Graphics Card.

[Mescher377]

So the computer would be good but get the best graphics card it offers. In this case the one that is adding $75?

[Grizz]

The computer you linked is terrible for that price. Do you have to have a laptop? or can it be a desktop?

[Mescher377]

Well my family has a desktop but it's pretty terrible. So I was just looking at laptops just to see what I can find.

[Grizz]

You should get a desktop. Cheaper and easier to upgrade.

[Mescher377]

For a desktop what would you recommend?

[Grizz]

8gb's of ram or more
3ghz cpu or more (at least quad core)
1 gb graphics card or more
and at least a 600w power supply

Since you don't know anything about computers just buy it already built with at least those specs. If you learn your stuff and build it yourself you will save a lot of money.

[Mescher377]

Well this should help a lot. I have a buddy who built his familys computer and is ridiculously smart with computers. He van probably help me out when hes back in Cali. Thanks Alot!!

[Grizz]

No problem. By the way if you limit is $1000 then you can build one that is much better than what i posted. I just built one with those specs and i only spent $600. Just do your research, its worth it, as well as a pain in the ass!

[MaxRaces85s]

My Specs:

Dell Inspiron 1120 Netbook

2GB RAM
ATI Radeon Mobility 4200 series
1ghz Processor
1366x1024 Display
OS: Ubuntu 11.04

My friend is bulding me a 750 dollar desktop for xmas so yeah
I can run MXS perfext without lag as of right now on my Netbook

[haydugjr]

My Specs:
1ghz Processor

Those exist?

[haydugjr]

8gb's of ram or more
3ghz cpu or more (at least quad core)
1 gb graphics card or more
and at least a 600w power supply

Since you don't know anything about computers just buy it already built with at least those specs. If you learn your stuff and build it yourself you will save a lot of money.

Well for MXS how bout we change that up a lil

4GB of ram or more
3GHZ cpu or more, at least dual core
HD5650 (or higher) or a GeForce 9600 (Or higher).
Whatever power supply the company puts in the thing, whatever power calc tells u if you're building custom.