[jnieman]

I currently have an HP Envy 17" laptop and would keep it for travelling but I love my husband's Dell desktop. The screen is so nice and large and bright and easy to see and I love the feel of his keyboard.

I have a question. If I get a new desktop computer is there any effort required to connect to the wi fi that is already in the house? My husband's desktop has the router attached to it. With my laptop I just connect so I didn't know if it is any different with a desktop.

Also I am an experienced computer user so I need to be able to run some graphics programs like Photoshop. How many Gig of RAM should I get? I am on the computer several hours a day and have quite a few windows open at a time. The ones I've been looking at have 8 Gig upgradeable to 16 Gig. Do you think the 8 Gig is enough?

Has anyone bought a desktop lately or know about where the best place to buy one? I'd like the 21 inch or larger monitor. I don't see that many bundles.

[blyarbrough]

I can suggest you try Village Mobile PC repair in the shopping center across from Wal-marts on 441.....352-245-1500 as for Thomas Hodgson he's the owner.....I got a desk top from him a few months ago.....and the Tech support is great...

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by blyarbrough

I can suggest you try Village Mobile PC repair in the shopping center across from Wal-marts on 441.....352-245-1500 as for Thomas Hodgson he's the owner.....I got a desk top from him a few months ago.....and the Tech support is great...

Does he build the computer for you?

[jnieman]

I have a question. If I get a new desktop computer is there any effort required to connect to the wi fi that is already in the house? My husband's desktop has the router attached to it. With my laptop I just connect so I didn't know if it is any different with a desktop.


Does anyone know the answer to this question?

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by jnieman

I have a question. If I get a new desktop computer is there any effort required to connect to the wi fi that is already in the house? My husband's desktop has the router attached to it. With my laptop I just connect so I didn't know if it is any different with a desktop.


Does anyone know the answer to this question?

When you get it set up and turned on, you should be able to just go to the WiFi icon (typically a small screen icon in lower right of your monitor), left click and find the name of your home router, double left click on connect, enter your access code (probably on the bottom of your router)...and Voila.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore2

When you get it set up and turned on, you should be able to just go to the WiFi icon (typically a small screen icon in lower right of your monitor), left click and find the name of your home router, double click on connect, enter your access code (probably on the bottom of your router)...and Voila.

Thank you so much!

[Mikeod]

Make sure whether you buy one complete or have one assembled for you that it has a wireless network card. Not all desktop systems come with one, since a lot of them are connected via ethernet cable. The wireless network cards are relatively inexpensive.

[Miles42]

Photoshop is a memory hog. I suggest 12G of memory at the min. Also intel i7

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

Make sure whether you buy one complete or have one assembled for you that it has a wireless network card. Not all desktop systems come with one, since a lot of them are connected via ethernet cable. The wireless network cards are relatively inexpensive.

Good point.

I just assumed they all came with wireless cards these days (have personally never seen one that doesn't), but it would be smart to double check.

[Polar Bear]

If your PC might be in a location where sound (noise) is an issue, check out Puget Systems. They will custom build whatever you want. My last two PC'S have been from them because they were located in a fairly central area. They are quiet as can be, yet very powerful. Fully customizable and competitively priced.

Also, for the work you describe, consider a multiple monitor setup...you just can't beat the flexibility. It will spoil you.

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[jnieman]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

Make sure whether you buy one complete or have one assembled for you that it has a wireless network card. Not all desktop systems come with one, since a lot of them are connected via ethernet cable. The wireless network cards are relatively inexpensive.

Thanks Mike. I will definitely make sure I get one.

[petsetc]

Have you considered just getting an external monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse which are easily attached to your laptop to meet your needs. On our last upgrade several years ago, DW and I did this and find in much better/easier than a home and road machine.

[SCasey]

Originally Posted by petsetc

Have you considered just getting an external monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse which are easily attached to your laptop to meet your needs. On our last upgrade several years ago, DW and I did this and find in much better/easier than a home and road machine.

Took the words out of my mouth!

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by petsetc

Have you considered just getting an external monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse which are easily attached to your laptop to meet your needs. On our last upgrade several years ago, DW and I did this and find in much better/easier than a home and road machine.

I agree. If the OP is happy with the current laptop, a nice large monitor would be an inexpensive upgrade.

[jclrxman]

Buy an inspiron all in one computer
from dell. I have dells for years never had any problems