Computer Question

[paraka]

So there's actually a ton of things I want to update about but I'm feeling kind of lazy at the moment. Instead, tech questions.

My laptop has been running really hotly lately. I have a cooling pad, but it can still feel hot. I have this vague plan where I want my next computer to be a desktop but I want to get the desktop before my laptop dies. If I'm going to do that, I should probably buy the new computer soon.

Does anyone have suggestions for good brands? I've decided that Gateways suck ass, and that Dells can suck in the long run because they're hard to upgrade. But other than that I don't know.

Comments

[runonmoonlight.livejournal.com]

Just a quick note, Dell's North American customer service is also pretty shit. Apparently they're decent in Europe, but North America? *shudders* Never getting a Dell again.

I'd maybe look at Lenovo and Acer? That's what I'm looking at for my next desktop.

[jolinar.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I'd like to know this myself. I've never tried a Dell before but have heard bad things. I have tried Compaq/HP though and hated them. Its funny, a lot of people rave about Compaq but I had nothing but trouble with mine (frequently had to replace parts and when I had to reformat it'd take almost a whole day because of all the goddamn extra junk you've got to install to get it running correctly).

I generally prefer custom-built computers now. I've just been getting a good friend of mine to build me one with specs I ask for but theres quite a few shops who do similar near where I live too. I'm not sure if you might be able to find one there?

[kronos999.livejournal.com]

I'd second the recommendation of getting a custom machine if you are going for a desktop, especially since you vid. Unless, of course, you see something beautiful that you have to have on sale somewhere.