Upgrade or new computer???

[mp3streetparty]

A speedup no hardware needed. You said Java 6 min for games.

I would start with the Java environment remove all versions from control panel / add remove programs .
Get SDK flavor of java from here Java SE Downloads
See how that goes for the Games, P.M. me for details of problems with java retail flavor.

I would do a fresh install after backing up critical files, I have had the boot time up to 6-7 mins on a PC reduced to 1.5 mins. However it may take you some time to get the system back to normal eg drivers.

Another option
Add more Ram buy brand new from China Ebay etc cheap.

Another option
Replace Hdd with a 7200 rpm one, will make programs load faster.

If you did do an upgrade package is it possible for you to do the hardware shuffle. eg you use the new upgraded pc and hand down your old one changing a few bits like video card.

Another option is buy a S/H PC with better specs and transfer all the data and maybe the video card.

 

[Adam]

Looks like the deadline has arrived...what did you get him?

 

[haraldo]

Looks like the deadline has arrived...what did you get him?

How about this?

 

[Adam]

How about this?

Two women for a 13th birthday?! Best...dad...ever.

 

[haraldo]

Two women for a 13th birthday?! Best...dad...ever.

I was more thinking of the "Colossus" computer that allied forces used to interpret the enigma code during WWII

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Thoughts? Staples.com®

Looks like the deadline has arrived...what did you get him?

This Dell that I listed...locally it was the best deal and can be upgraded. It's replacing a Dell that has worked very well for years and I decided that a 13 year old boy isn't set in his ways so Windows 8 shouldn't be much of a learning curve....and my wife likes it.



Thanks to everybody for your input!

 

[Adam]

Sweet - I'm glad that you got one! How does he like it?

 

[haraldo]

This Dell that I listed...locally it was the best deal and can be upgraded. It's replacing a Dell that has worked very well for years and I decided that a 13 year old boy isn't set in his ways so Windows 8 shouldn't be much of a learning curve....and my wife likes it.



Thanks to everybody for your input!

Good choice!, good luck

 

[Rickster71]

This Dell that I listed...locally it was the best deal and can be upgraded. It's replacing a Dell that has worked very well for years and I decided that a 13 year old boy isn't set in his ways so Windows 8 shouldn't be much of a learning curve....and my wife likes it.

Thanks to everybody for your input!

Did you at least get the up-graded power cord?

 

[STRONGBADF1]

He likes it a lot Adam. He spent that night just flipping through it not really doing much. Minecraft can be run on the highest settings and the frame rate pretty much doubled. He used to run most of the settings on the lowest setting.

 

[haraldo]

He likes it a lot Adam. He spent that night just flipping through it not really doing much. Minecraft can be run on the highest settings and the frame rate pretty much doubled. He used to run most of the settings on the lowest setting.

You will not see your son so much now, he will be very busy

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Round two! (ding ding)

I need a laptop... mine decided to stop working.

I'm liking this one: http://www.costco.com/HP-Pavilion-15-n243cl-TouchSmart-Laptop-|-AMD-A10-.product.100117475.html My only reservations are that I would like a backlit keyboard and I not sure if the processor is good enough. Opinions???

 

[Bryceo]

Apple Mac hasn't failed me yet? Maybe you should add that to the lost.


Sent from my iPhone 5.

 

[Alex2507]

I say get it. Mine is a 14" screen with an HDMI out feeding a 23" monitor. I guess it's a desktop replacement but I like the smaller form factor for when I do use it as a portable laptop. Why would you be concerned about the processor? Surely it exceeds the capabilities of your former laptop.

 

[Adam]

My main reservation would be the screen resolution. My MB Air's 11.6" screen has the same resolution as that 15.6" screen. I'd say just make sure that fits your wants/needs.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Some good options at your price point:
With Backlit keyboard:
Open Box: SONY VAIO F Series SVF15215CXW Notebook Intel Core i5 3337U (1.80GHz) 6GB Memory 750GB HDD Intel HD Graphics 4000 15.5" Touchscreen Windows 8 64-Bit - Newegg.com
Refurbished: HP ENVY TouchSmart 14-k020us Intel Core i5 4200U (1.60GHz) 8GB Memory 750GB HDD 14" Touchscreen Windows 8 Ultrabook - Newegg.com
Hp also includes free lifetime of 4G 200Mb of data/month

Without backlit keys:
Refurbished: ASUS VivoBook S500CA-DS51T-CA Intel Core i5 3317U (1.70GHz) 6GB Memory 500GB HDD 24GB SSD 15.6" Touchscreen Ultrabook Windows 8 64-Bit - Newegg.com

These Intel Core I5 are MUCH, MUCH faster in Single thread apps (most stuff you'd use) and still pull ahead in multithreaded ones vs AMD in laptop you selected

 

[Alex2507]

Good point, Adam. BSA's Sony with 1080 FTW.

BUY IT !!!

 

[Alex2507]

Here's some nice computer chairs:

Antique Vintage Green Kitchen Chairs Need Refurbishing Local Pick Up Only | eBay



"Ideal for refurbishing."

Yep, bored out of my skull.

 

[rnatalli]

I haven't read through the thread, but I will almost always take a new computer rather than upgrade an old. I use a MacBook Pro at home which is overpriced, but does work well.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Bought this today... I'm pretty happy with it so far.

Toshiba, Satellite L55-B5276, 15.6" Laptop, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive, Intel Core i5, Windows 8.1 | Make More Happen at Staples®

On sale for $549.99 minus a 15% off coupon plus 6% sales tax and a $50 Visa gift card equals a net price of $445.54. Decided against a touch screen and a backlit keyboard just for value reasons. I wouldn't use them enough to warrant the price.

Thanks again for helping me along.