Posts by Michael Richardson36

Thanks, The New Guy

Could someone perhaps toss some component recommendations my way? I need to pull the trigger on this purchase as soon as humanly possible.
Regarding $1000, I’ll be picking up Windows separately. Honestly, I don't care which retailer I use for that...

wiredotter14 said:Look, you’re better off just picking out individual components and having a local shop build it for you. Those pre-built rigs are overpriced 97% of the time, and usually, they cut corners on something critical—like using a bottom-of-the-barrel power supply. You can always handle the Windows installation yourself; some shops will charge you extra to do it, but why bother...

I'm sure the guys on this forum could help you put together a much more sensible setup 😉

I realize building it from scratch is technically smarter and cheaper, but I feel like getting a pre-configured system with Windows included might actually be a better deal. If I go out and buy a standalone license for Windows, it's going to set me back about $333.

Robert Rodriguez2 said:If you're just sticking to 2D AutoCAD, you don't need a literal supercomputer. However, if you're planning on diving into 3D modeling, I suspect this budget might leave you a bit short... speaking from experience, having spent 15 years working in CAD 😁.

I really only need the 2D side of things.
Is it smarter to grab a pre-built machine with Windows already installed, or should I try building one myself?

I was looking at a few of these options. Could someone point me toward the best value for my money here?

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Greetings,

I’m looking to tap into the collective wisdom of the tech experts here for some advice.
I need to pick up a new workstation for the office, complete with Windows. The primary workload will involve Microsoft Office (365) and a handful of light applications—the kind of stuff my current ancient relic struggles to run without breaking a sweat. However, I also intend to run AutoCAD on top of that. I’m a bit uncertain about just how demanding AutoCAD can be on hardware, so I’d appreciate some guidance on the specs...

In your experience, is it more efficient to custom-build a rig, or should I just go with a pre-built machine that comes pre-loaded with Windows?

Hello there... I figured I’d post here rather than starting a whole new thread.
I’m essentially looking for a wireless mouse in this specific price range, but my priority is gaming performance... ideally something with a few extra side buttons for macros.
I might even be willing to shell out a bit more if the upgrade actually delivers on its promises.

On a side note, does anyone know where else I can find Apple mice here in the States? I’ve been browsing their official site and they have some seriously sleek models, but I can't seem to track them down anywhere for purchase.
I’ve checked through their list of partners and online retailers, but everywhere just carries one or two mediocre models priced under fifty bucks.
I remember seeing them at Best Buy in Indianapolis back in the day. I stopped by there yesterday and noticed they don't carry anything from Prestige :/ anymore...