Need help deciding between AMD a6+SSD or corei5

[bigj231]

Well, need to know what would be a better computer for gaming and general work. some CAD stuff too.

http/www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1766274&CatId=3982

and add a SSD to that (patriot pyro 128)

or should i go for this http/www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1882695&sku=S203-156119?

Bigj

 

[Brett928S2]

Well, need to know what would be a better computer for gaming and general work. some CAD stuff too.

http/www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1766274&CatId=3982

and add a SSD to that (patriot pyro 128)

or should i go for this http/www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1882695&sku=S203-156119?

Bigj

Hi

They are both decent machine for office work and general stuff, but not for games or Autocad.....you need to add around another $2000 for that....

All the best Brett

 

[bigj231]

Hi

They are both decent machine for office work and general stuff, but not for games or Autocad.....you need to add around another $2000 for that....

All the best Brett

Only problem is I've only got $600. I guess I should revise my statement to "light gaming".

 

[Brett928S2]

Only problem is I've only got $600. I guess I should revise my statement to "light gaming".

Hi

That was a good intelligent answer... also revise it to light Cad work as well

All the best Brett

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Just had another thought...

If you buy a second hand laptop for your $600 you will get a LOT more laptop....something like a Dell XPS ..Which originally would have cost over $1000 plus...

All the best Brett

 

[bigj231]

I would really prefer to buy new. The way I look at it, there's a reason why they're trying to get rid of the laptop, and I've been shafted on eBay multiple times. I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I'd like some assurances that it won't die 2 months later.

EDIT: I'm not trying to sound too negative. I really do appreciate the help.

 

[Brett928S2]

I would really prefer to buy new. The way I look at it, there's a reason why they're trying to get rid of the laptop, and I've been shafted on eBay multiple times. I'm not saying it's not a good idea, but I'd like some assurances that it won't die 2 months later.

EDIT: I'm not trying to sound too negative. I really do appreciate the help.

Hi

Oops, I meant a "DELL REFURBISHED" one..with A guarantee....


All the best Brett

 

[bigj231]

Ah. Now it makes sense. Thanks.

 

[bigj231]

The Dell refurbs that I can find are all above my budget, or a lesser computer than the ones specified.

I just need to try to decide between an lintel i5 or an AMD a6 or A8 now.

http/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KP0XIO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Free 2 day shipping makes that a tempting offer...

 

[Brett928S2]

Hi

Most companies do free shipping on a laptop...

All the best Brett

 

[bigj231]

Thanks for the help, but the question still remains, should I choose an inexpensive AMD and put a SSD in it, or get an i5/i7 with a HDD?
I don't think I can swing the extra cash for a dedicated graphics card (I have a desktop to do the intense stuff at home anyway), so the under $600 price tag is the most important feature to me right now.

 

[jimhood82]

For very basic gaming, the A6/A8 have both proven to be far more capable the an the Intel IGP.

 

[bigj231]

Thanks. I'll probably get the AMD with a SSD then.

 

[bigj231]

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