Dell Computer 16

The "best" computer is one you have custom built to your specifications. Normally you would have gone to a small computer maker for this. But Dell and other big companies caught onto this and started letting you customize their PCs. But even with these customizations from Dell, you are quite limited. I advise to get one custom built or build it yourself. It's easy and you get a great warranty on your components. Maybe three years. Then you can select from a wider variety of video and audio cards. The "best" computer is one tailored to your needs. You might get this from Dell, HP, Sony or Apple but those are in some way proprietary systems and they will cost you more money than a custom built computer that uses standard parts. Warranties will run out.

Then there is the upgrade option. With a PC made from standard parts, you can upgrade it to a cutting edge system for minimal cost. With proprietary systems you are sometimes forced to just buy a new PC. You can save hundreds or thousands of dollars. Typically an older standard PC can have a new video card, memory, CPU and motherboard for about $450. That's compared to a new computer costing a lot more.

Whatever you do, you should seriously consider staying away from proprietary systems. You make save a little money in the short run but in the long run they can really stick it to you.

John

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