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Started by Samwise, Oct 13 2013 10:48 AM
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#1 Samwise

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 10:48 AM

Thought it was about time we had a thread where Subyclubbers could come and ask questions relating to I.T. stuff and hopefully get some decent replies!

 

So, first question:

 

Should I wait for the new 4th Gen Intel 'Haswell' processors to drop in price, or am I fine with 3rd Gen 'Ivy Bridge'?

 

The 4th gen looks great on paper, double the capability of the 3rd gen, but there's really only about a maximum of 10% improvement between the two.

 

I'm looking to get a new laptop for uni and gaming (current laptop isn't bad, but I'd like an i7 with better graphics), so is it worth spending the extra $100 or so on a 4th gen i7 laptop? Or getting a 3rd gen and spending the extra coin on upgraded memory and so on?


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 10:54 AM

With computers if you can afford it and its really not much extra get the newest thing possible.


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 10:58 AM

The Haswell's are better for battery life and better on board graphics.

As Haz said, if its not much more, go the latest, but only if it a little bit more, if its a lot more, don't bother

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:01 AM

Hi,

 

My advice is to buy one that works.

 

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:05 AM

With computers if you can afford it and its really not much extra get the newest thing possible.

 

 

The Haswell's are better for battery life and better on board graphics.

As Haz said, if its not much more, go the latest, but only if it a little bit more, if its a lot more, don't bother

 

Yeah, fair point.

 

I'm looking at this one: http://onlinecompute...oducts_id=11626

 

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:08 AM

Hi,

 

I think I've heard of that company...

 

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:08 AM

Hi,

 

I think I've heard of that company...

 

Cheers,

Nik

 

I probably won't buy from them. Was just browsing, really. But, if I do.. least they're local :P


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:09 AM

I don't think i would buy a HP computer again, mine has been problematic in its early years.

 

I think i will get a (working) ASUS next. 


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:12 AM

Yeah, fair point.

 

I'm looking at this one: http://onlinecompute...oducts_id=11626

 

Thoughts?

 

Looks good man. HP pcs are decent enough.

 

Just make sure you run the PC decrapifier tool through it after you do the initial set up.


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:14 AM

I don't think i would buy a HP computer again, mine has been problematic in its early years.

 

I think i will get a (working) ASUS next. 

 

I've only ever used HP and Dell, always been fantastic computers for me..

 

 

Looks good man. HP pcs are decent enough.

 

Just make sure you run the PC decrapifier tool through it after you do the initial set up.

 

Decent enough?

 

Any other brand you'd suggest?

 

Haha, yeah. I just install the bare basics.


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:27 AM

 

Decent enough?

 

Any other brand you'd suggest?

 

Haha, yeah. I just install the bare basics.

 

ASUS would be the better one I reckon. Sony is good but be prepared to pay for it. Also Samsung are pretty good.

 

Nothing really wrong with HP I guess. I just don't have anything really good or bad to say.


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:30 AM

 
ASUS would be the better one I reckon. Sony is good but be prepared to pay for it. Also Samsung are pretty good.
 
Nothing really wrong with HP I guess. I just don't have anything really good or bad to say.


I'll see what Asus and Samsung have similar. I've never like the Sony's..

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:35 AM

Samsung have some nice laptops, bit more on the expensive side however. I use Asus gear for my computers all the time and never had problems with them. 


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 11:43 AM

 
I've only ever used HP and Dell, always been fantastic computers



Guess I was unlucky.

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Posted 13 October 2013 - 12:03 PM

 

ASUS would be the better one I reckon.

 

Im stoked with my new asus. Good bit of kit.

This one http://cgi.ebay.com....E:X:RTQ:AU:1123


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 12:18 PM

 

Im stoked with my new asus. Good bit of kit.

This one http://cgi.ebay.com....E:X:RTQ:AU:1123

 

Same same?

 

http://www.onlinecom...oducts_id=11326


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 12:28 PM

yep same same, I got 16gb ram & free office.


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 12:39 PM

That's a great looking deal, wonder if they have one with a bigger SSD


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Posted 13 October 2013 - 12:41 PM

yep same same, I got 16gb ram & free office.

 

Nice.

 

How long does that 4 cell battery last though?


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Posted 14 October 2013 - 09:15 AM

I don't think i would buy a HP computer again, mine has been problematic in its early years.


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