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missc_rock
I have a Dell right now. Its big and heavy and gave me a ton of problems! I really want a new laptop. I want a large memory and the best graphics card. I also want it to be a little smaller and much more lighter than my Dell. I plan on using it for college and taking it places with me. So what do you sugggest a mac or a pc like Dell? Pros and cons please and any experienced mac users that can offer pros and cons too. I've heard that pc is better for gaming. But do macs have good graphics cards?
Answer
Ignore Computer Dr he appears to know squat about computers with that comment...
Seriously now...
Mac laptops are good. I don't like Apple, but I'll give them the credit owed. They make a decent laptop, at an almost resonable price, and the Customer Support is on the top 5 in the WORLD.
Their quality control is extremely good, although the occasional lemon does sneak through.
The primary disadvantages are the ability for user upgrades is almost non-existant and the cost for repairs at an Apple Authorised Facility is double (or more) for an identical repair on *any* other laptop.
Next, is the Software issue. Unless you're running Bootcamp, there is a lot of software out there that can NOT properly run on a Mac, since there are a fair number of companies that refuse to pay the $50k "fee" (per PROGRAM) that Apple charges for something like 50kb(?) of code to ensure the program runs properly with the Apple OS.
Do they have good Graphics cards? Yes and No... Some have excellent cards, other don't.
First things first...avoid Intel graphics chips of ANY kind... Intel makes decent CPUs, but their graphics solutions absolutely SUCK!
Next...once you have found the graphics details, look for the card. For nVidia, you'll likely see a 3 digit number with an M attached to it. For AMD, you'll see a 4 digit number, again, most likely with an M attached to it.
Regardless, the key is in the numbers. look to the second number (tens column for the nVidia and the hundreds column for the AMD). Under a 6, it is a card best used for Office Suites and (maybe) watching DVDs and surfing the web. If the number is a 6 or higher, it has a bit more power, and can be used for mid-level to high-end gaming.
Now, for the remaining stats. You'll want at a bare minimum, a dual core rated at 2.4GHz or higher. For a W7 machine, you'll want a minimum of 3Gb of RAM. For OSX, you'll want at least 2Gb, maybe more (don't know the system requirements, nor the software "footprint" on the system RAM for OSX).
Bare minimum for the HDD (avoid SSDs) is 250Gb. Partition the drive into a 100Gb section, which is for the OS and required System Level programs (i.e.: Security suite, etc). The second partition is for everything else (multiple smaller partitions, or one massive one, your choice. For College, I'd suggest a minimum of 750Gb HDD, and maybe creating a second 100Gb partition strictly for your Office program, and all your work.
Also, remember to spend on a good desk lock (to ensure it's still there), and a first class Security Suite. (While I've never used it, I've heard good things about VIPRE (first link below). I also recommend downloading and installing Malwarebytes (second link below). This one is an "on demand" scanner. Once a month, update it, and run it (should take under an hour for an average laptop).
Now, unless you're going to want to do photo, video, or music editing on your laptop, and the extent of your gaming is the Sims or similar "low to moderage" demand games, a 460 and up, or an HD4650 and up should be fine.
Finally...depending on your wants and needs, you'll be replacing one back breaker for another. Laptops are universally lighter, and more portable than desktops, however, with laptops ranging from under 3 kilos to over 10 kilos. You literally receive what you need.
For example, one laptop that came out a few years back, could take games like Crysis and (just) beat it down, where most DESKTOPS would wimper in the corner like a whipped puppy. Problem is, the unit with everything required, plus the shoulder bag/back pack to carry it, came in at almost 13 kilos...that's over 27 POUNDS...the power brick was almost 2 kilos alone!
On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is one "laptop" that a former co-worker bought to use as a Day-Planner... The damned thing couldn't run WoW...and you can almost literally run WoW on a kitchen toaster!
If you're looking for an "uber" gaming machine, you're looking at a minimum 7 kilos when transporting it.
If you're looking for a net runner that can play some flash games (meaning not a Mac), you're looking at a minimum of 4 kilos when transporting it.
Good Luck!
Ignore Computer Dr he appears to know squat about computers with that comment...
Seriously now...
Mac laptops are good. I don't like Apple, but I'll give them the credit owed. They make a decent laptop, at an almost resonable price, and the Customer Support is on the top 5 in the WORLD.
Their quality control is extremely good, although the occasional lemon does sneak through.
The primary disadvantages are the ability for user upgrades is almost non-existant and the cost for repairs at an Apple Authorised Facility is double (or more) for an identical repair on *any* other laptop.
Next, is the Software issue. Unless you're running Bootcamp, there is a lot of software out there that can NOT properly run on a Mac, since there are a fair number of companies that refuse to pay the $50k "fee" (per PROGRAM) that Apple charges for something like 50kb(?) of code to ensure the program runs properly with the Apple OS.
Do they have good Graphics cards? Yes and No... Some have excellent cards, other don't.
First things first...avoid Intel graphics chips of ANY kind... Intel makes decent CPUs, but their graphics solutions absolutely SUCK!
Next...once you have found the graphics details, look for the card. For nVidia, you'll likely see a 3 digit number with an M attached to it. For AMD, you'll see a 4 digit number, again, most likely with an M attached to it.
Regardless, the key is in the numbers. look to the second number (tens column for the nVidia and the hundreds column for the AMD). Under a 6, it is a card best used for Office Suites and (maybe) watching DVDs and surfing the web. If the number is a 6 or higher, it has a bit more power, and can be used for mid-level to high-end gaming.
Now, for the remaining stats. You'll want at a bare minimum, a dual core rated at 2.4GHz or higher. For a W7 machine, you'll want a minimum of 3Gb of RAM. For OSX, you'll want at least 2Gb, maybe more (don't know the system requirements, nor the software "footprint" on the system RAM for OSX).
Bare minimum for the HDD (avoid SSDs) is 250Gb. Partition the drive into a 100Gb section, which is for the OS and required System Level programs (i.e.: Security suite, etc). The second partition is for everything else (multiple smaller partitions, or one massive one, your choice. For College, I'd suggest a minimum of 750Gb HDD, and maybe creating a second 100Gb partition strictly for your Office program, and all your work.
Also, remember to spend on a good desk lock (to ensure it's still there), and a first class Security Suite. (While I've never used it, I've heard good things about VIPRE (first link below). I also recommend downloading and installing Malwarebytes (second link below). This one is an "on demand" scanner. Once a month, update it, and run it (should take under an hour for an average laptop).
Now, unless you're going to want to do photo, video, or music editing on your laptop, and the extent of your gaming is the Sims or similar "low to moderage" demand games, a 460 and up, or an HD4650 and up should be fine.
Finally...depending on your wants and needs, you'll be replacing one back breaker for another. Laptops are universally lighter, and more portable than desktops, however, with laptops ranging from under 3 kilos to over 10 kilos. You literally receive what you need.
For example, one laptop that came out a few years back, could take games like Crysis and (just) beat it down, where most DESKTOPS would wimper in the corner like a whipped puppy. Problem is, the unit with everything required, plus the shoulder bag/back pack to carry it, came in at almost 13 kilos...that's over 27 POUNDS...the power brick was almost 2 kilos alone!
On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is one "laptop" that a former co-worker bought to use as a Day-Planner... The damned thing couldn't run WoW...and you can almost literally run WoW on a kitchen toaster!
If you're looking for an "uber" gaming machine, you're looking at a minimum 7 kilos when transporting it.
If you're looking for a net runner that can play some flash games (meaning not a Mac), you're looking at a minimum of 4 kilos when transporting it.
Good Luck!
PC configuration for Animation!?
AK
Hey pplz, I'm planning to get a new comp for my animation studies that I'm undergoing! Ll be much happy , if I get able to know your choice of configuration and along with the brand(if possible, jus add up). My first preference in HP n budget is approx btwn 35 - 50k! So pls tell me the configuration! DESKTOP computer, not Laptop!
Thanks in advance cuties! ;)
35- 50K in Rupees n, help me na! Pls
Answer
I would assume Animations is much like CAD. If so, your needing a setup with alot of CPU and a ton of memory. But your also gonna need a nVidia QUADRO.
QUADRO is their professional 3D cards designed for things like CAD. Unlike the simple line of cards we generally purchase for 3D Gaming.
You may want to look at a 2 CPU server type board. Know what Operating systems your Animation software can run under.
Now, this is pure specualtion on my part, since I am a PC man, but I heard these newer MACs can do this better. So more research may be needed. Problem with a MAC is your limited on parts and service, and you pay a chunch for the unit and then another chunk for parts and service and it is not generally locally.
If you do build a computer using the QUADRO card, do not expect it to be a gaming rig. It has more power than a gaming rig, but is setup differently due to it functional use.
I would assume Animations is much like CAD. If so, your needing a setup with alot of CPU and a ton of memory. But your also gonna need a nVidia QUADRO.
QUADRO is their professional 3D cards designed for things like CAD. Unlike the simple line of cards we generally purchase for 3D Gaming.
You may want to look at a 2 CPU server type board. Know what Operating systems your Animation software can run under.
Now, this is pure specualtion on my part, since I am a PC man, but I heard these newer MACs can do this better. So more research may be needed. Problem with a MAC is your limited on parts and service, and you pay a chunch for the unit and then another chunk for parts and service and it is not generally locally.
If you do build a computer using the QUADRO card, do not expect it to be a gaming rig. It has more power than a gaming rig, but is setup differently due to it functional use.
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