| ZenfoldorVGI said: This argument isn't exactly about this computer. However, I think it's specs are great for its price, as you've mentioned. You've marginalized it, by claiming that its small form factor causes more heat, and reduces the ability to upgrade. You've also mentioned that the parts might be of low quality. Truth is, those are nitpicks. For the price this is an excellent computer. This is a "dirt cheap"(your words) price on a computer with fantastic specifications. It also has HDMI out, so he can hook it up to his HDTV, and he can play older games like Warcraft 3, NWN, or even World of Warcraft much better than most CPUs with absolute shit integrated graphics cards. The computer has 5.1 out, HDMI out, a decent integrated card, and good parts. I've inspected it. Yet it still manages to only cost 360 dollars. You'll have a hard time beating that. Sure, it might "suck" compared to a lot of computers out there, which cost much more money, and still don't manage the connectivity of this PC. However, it ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT SUCK for the price. In fact, it is one of the best bargins out there for the price, as far as PC's go. The warranty moots most of your nitpicks, and again, upgrading with a small form factor is impossible, but also unnecessary unless you want to game on the PC. Now, I do understand you making the incorrect assumption that only HD gaming ready PCs should be recommended, because this is a gaming website. However, I can't forgive you clinging to the presumption that price has nothing to do with quality. What would you pay for a Mac with these specs? What if the PS3 was 10,000 dollars? Then, it would suck. Price is a major factor, and you DONT always get what you pay for. Sometimes you get much more, and sometimes you get much less. You need to learn how to use the internet, if you don't believe that. THIS was my point. You can get a PC that can do pretty much anything the best Mac can do(for the casual user) at about the same speed(or greater), with much more connectivity, for 360 dollars. Remember, gaming sucks on a Mac, one of the largest talking points is that HD gaming is terrible on Mac. Same as this computer. However, this computer is 360 dollars, not 1000. It comes with Windows 7, and at this price, if you built the PC, you'd pay 100 dollars for that, alone. Is this PC hot? No, stays cool even under load. Does this PC have quality parts? Yes, I've inspected it, and I've also owned many, many Acer products as do many modern frugle PC entheusiasts. I also own several self-built computers and one hybrid. Is this computer fast? Very, even the HD is fast Can you game well on this computer? If you aren't gaming in HD, then it's not bad. This is not a gaming PC. Does this computer have bells and whistles? 16x DVD Rw, card reader, HDMI out, 5.1 optical toslink out, nice integrated graphics, very efficiently sized, Windows 7 premium, decently sized Hard-drive, 64 bit processor, 3gigs of ram out of the box, 9 usb ports. This would be a GREAT entry level PC or the PERFECT HTPC. Do you disagree? Is this a bad HTPC, lol? Does this PC have a guarntee? 1 year warranty, 30 day money back guarntee. Is this PC well respected? Great reviews all over the internet, sold out everywhere. is this PC well priced? Specwise, this is one of the best dollar to power ratio PCs in mass production For YOUR purposes, it sucks. For a casual, and for 99 percent of the civilized world, this PC is far superior to their current PCs, and costs far far less than they paid for them.
Let's get off this PC. I don't really care about it. I just became offended at the implication that I didn't know what I was talking about. Bro, I build computers monthly. Honestly, I think this would be a great first PC for the kid, or any kid, or any student. Gamers, shop elsewhere, or build your own, this is obvious. You did make a few good points though, so I salute you. Your first paragraph was impressive. |
You have some good points too, even though I still would never buy a small form factor PC, even for an HTPC.
This is completely off topic (even more than before). I just ask that you don't use the term "HD" when talking about PC gaming. It means absolutely nothing; We have had what console gamers consider HD for a long time. I don't care if you run World in Conflict at 640 x 480 (what I would consider the closest thing a computer monitor would go to SD, even though it is still progressive scan), it would still probably not run on that computer. I just don't like the marketing term "HD" because it is very misleading.
As for the brand of computer you go with, I would take a look at ASUS computers before you make your decision. They are the best quality computer companies out there, and they sell their equipment at very reasonably prices. Their customer service is real good too.
