Intel Celeron processor

[kgu]

Are they any good? Why are they so slow? I'm thinking about getting a new computer, instead of a laptop, I'm going to get a desktop again. My old desktop wireless card thing was fried, I think, or something. I left my desktop on overnight, went somewhere, and then, when I came back home, I noticed that my desktop was off (which was a surprise to me). I turned my desktop back on and I tried to connect to the Internet, then the webpage said: "Unable to connect to the Internet"! I called my isp, and they told me some suggestions to try to get the internet back on, no luck. I later found out that the apartment complex had an power outage, which caused my old desktop to not get internet working. I got a new laptop (Not the one I'm currently using w/celeron processor), then the battery on that laptop died in a number of months n two years. So, now I'm using a laptop that a friend gave me that has the celeron proceesor. What do you guys think is the best or good brand for a desktop? I'm thinking of HP or Dell. I'm looking online at Best Buy right now.

Here's what I'm looking for in my desktop: Intel Core i3, i5, or i7. 1TB of Hard Drive space, 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.

Oh, by the way, I'm not computer smart, so please speak English and not in geek. For those of you wondering, no, I was not looking at porn.

One more thing, if I buy a new tower, can I still use my old monitor from my old Dell desktop (the desktop that has no internet)? Do the brand names have to match for my old monitor to be compatible with the new tower or is it the connector that matters for my monitor to be compatible with the tower? Like say, I get a Dell, since I have a Dell monitor or an HP tower and use my old Dell monitor on the new HP tower? Thanks!

 

[tiger1977]

Get a Mac.

 

[Mayhem]

I've always liked AMD better than Intel, mostly because that's what I keep winding up with. If AMD is an option, look into it.

Yes, you can use the old monitor. All your peripherals should be completely compatable with your new tower.

You should have a really good power strip/surge protector to plug your tower and internet into. Seriously, this is NOT an area where you try to save money.

 

[Death-Proof-69]

i didn't realize the celeron name still existed...anyway, i've always preferred AMD processors, never had the greatest luck with intel

 

[Rey C.]

Get a Mac.

:thumbsup:

That's what I finally did. I even run Windows (when I have to). But for some reason, I'm unable to visit my friend, Blue Screen of Death, as I did on my HP. Life is good again. The sun has come from behind the clouds and the birds have started singing again. :nanner:

 

[knowone]

They are Intel's bargain chip. I don't think there are any big quality issues, just performance. If you are price shopping a low end Desktop, go for it. If you are looking at something more powerful, don't skimp on the chip, get something better.

The big question is do you need to upgrade (or just repair.) You don't say how old your Desktop is, but it's probably newer than my '99 era P3 450mhz win98 machine I used until a year or so ago. Five years ago I switched to DSL, besides what the phone company provided I had to add a ($15 from Frys) ethernet card, (That's probably what burned out on your machine.) Two years ago I moved somewhere with wireless Internet, a small USB plugin cost about $18 (also from Frys.)

I'd stay away from Best Buy, never had a good experience with them, ever! Much better service from Frys, CompUSA, Computer City, Circuit City (gone), Good Guys (gone too), even Radio Shark is better than BB.

 

[Death-Proof-69]

:thumbsup:

That's what I finally did. I even run Windows (when I have to). But for some reason, I'm unable to visit my friend, Blue Screen of Death, as I did on my HP. Life is good again. The sun has come from behind the clouds and the birds have started singing again. :nanner:

i never had any problems with the blue screen of death interestingly enough...

 

[STDiva]

i never had any problems with the blue screen of death interestingly enough...

Same. It's exaggerated, just like every other complaint with PC.

 

[Patrick_S]

i never had any problems with the blue screen of death interestingly enough...

Me neither, in the two years i´ve run Windows 7 my computer haven´t frozen, or crapped out in any other way a single time. The only thing that haven´t worked properly is Internet Explorer (which is a program no sane person should ever use).

kgu: What are you gonna use the computer for? If you´re just gonna use it for internet surfing you could simply buy the cheapest computer you can find and it will work just fine. If you´re gonna use it to play computer games for example you need something much more powerful.

 

[Rey C.]

i never had any problems with the blue screen of death interestingly enough...

I miss it. It was like an old friend who'd come to visit at the most inconvenient times. I found a BSoD screensaver though. I'm going to download it and fire it up when I'm feeling nostalgic. :

BTW, all the newer Macs have Intel processors too. But as knowone said, the Celeron is the bargain chip. I'm thinking that they typically showed up in lower priced laptops, but I can't remember if that's totally correct or not.

 

[kgu]

@Patrick_S I'm going to be editing video, burning cds, dvds, and I've wanted to play the sims 3 again. I wanted to get the "HP Pavillion p7-1120" desktop pc. This desktop has everything I want in it: intel core i3, 1tb hard drive space, and 8gb of ram. I don't think that best buy has it anymore. I haven't had time to go to best buy to look around. When I bought my new laptop, that had an amd processor and 3gb of ram, the stupid geek squad charged me $50 for some stupid "Optimization". It wasn't until I looked at the reciept several months ago that i noticed the $50 charge.

 

[Mayhem]

My HP has AMD, but either way I think you have what you need.

 

[DR. B]

I bought my computer here; and I buy parts for my clientele here as well

http://www.newegg.com/

 

[Death-Proof-69]

I miss it. It was like an old friend who'd come to visit at the most inconvenient times. I found a BSoD screensaver though. I'm going to download it and fire it up when I'm feeling nostalgic. :

BTW, all the newer Macs have Intel processors too. But as knowone said, the Celeron is the bargain chip. I'm thinking that they typically showed up in lower priced laptops, but I can't remember if that's totally correct or not.

haha, well since windows XP i haven't heard much about the blue screen...the newer windows versions seem to be pretty damn stable