Intel or AMD Laptop? Need your help Triumph and Andro. Okay...maybe - Page 4

**Hraesvelg** · 12-07-2009, 03:29 AM

Well, you said you wanted Windows 7 on it. It'd be ready for a fresh install.

**Lirange** · 12-07-2009, 03:31 AM

G__G
How does a computer even work without an os? Don't know much about computers.
Also, since that one is out of the question. Should it be the one i mentioned before.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227181
or something similar to it, 30 dollars more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227200
Well, unless you guys recommend I not get it.

**Andromeda** · 12-07-2009, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by Rightclaw

That one has no OS...how is that even possible? (computer nub)

Its easier for the seller to sell a computer without the OS as it looks deceptively cheaper but for the new user when they get the computer they realize they cant use the computer because an OS wasn't included so then they have to go out and buy the OS.

My computer came without an OS I had to buy the OS separate and install WIndows 7 myself. Its much better installing windows now compared to several years ago back then you needed a floppy boot disk to load the windows OS disc.

Quote:

This is 30 dollars more. Worth it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227181

If its for 2-3 years go with that but try and get a 5770 in the PC if you can. If not that looks good enough for a basic budget gaming computer.

**Lirange** · 12-07-2009, 03:34 AM

I guess that'll do. If in 2-3 years I want to keep the computer, I can always just upgrade it right?
But is the other one I mentioned a better buy?

**Triumph** · 12-07-2009, 03:39 AM

I think the 8400GS was considered old even in 2007.

If you want to play games, don't skimp on the graphics card.

I always install a fresh copy of the OS on a new computer anyways, if it came from an OEM. Bloatware crap is annoying.

**Hraesvelg** · 12-07-2009, 03:40 AM

Originally Posted by Andromeda

Its easier for the seller to sell a computer without the OS as it looks deceptively cheaper but for the new user when they get the computer they realize they cant use the computer because an OS wasn't included so then they have to go out and buy the OS.

I think you're ascribing malice where there isn't any. You can put Linux on it for free. I imagine a lot of Linux users would prefer to build their own rig, but since it states it twice I don't think there is any deception going on. No need to buy a license when you don't need one.

**Lirange** · 12-07-2009, 03:41 AM

I really don't understand graphics card talk -.-
ATI Radeon HD 4670 1GB
any good?
or
NVIDIA GeForce G210 512MB

**Andromeda** · 12-07-2009, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Hraesvelg

I think you're ascribing malice where there isn't any. You can put Linux on it for free. I imagine a lot of Linux users would prefer to build their own rig, but since it states it twice I don't think there is any deception going on. No need to buy a license when you don't need one.

To people time is money and generally people new to computers wouldn't have heard anything outside of Windows and Mac. It does happen when people buy computers and they realize an OS wasn't included then they wonder where their Windows is.

**Hraesvelg** · 12-07-2009, 03:52 AM

I'm sure it happens, but really...Caveat Emptor. If they didn't post OS info one way or the other, I could understand, but I saw at least two different places (once in the title of the listing itself) where it said there was No OS.

**Lirange** · 12-07-2009, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by Lirange

I really don't understand graphics card talk -.-
ATI Radeon HD 4670 1GB
any good?
or
NVIDIA GeForce G210 512MB

in case you didn't see itD:
Also, my computer has a RADEON x300 SE 128 Hypermemory card and the graphics aren't that bad.. I can play league of legends on Medium settings. I can actually play on highest setting but I have lower fps.