I need a new computer--a desktop--but I don't know what kind of expectations to have for a new machine versus my 5-year-old computer. Is whatever's on special gonna impress me? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Jul 27, 2009 - 24 answers

Please help me find the best laptops for our teens! Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by misha on Jun 16, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me build or buy a desktop PC for under $900.. [more inside]
posted by pencroft on Mar 28, 2009 - 20 answers

ComputerBuildingFilter: As my home PC just recently kicked the bucket, I'm looking into building my own PC for the first time, and I want to make sure the parts I'm looking at buying are compatible. [more inside]
posted by Grither on Nov 25, 2008 - 16 answers

What options do I have for a good web- (preferred) or desktop(Windows)-based RSS reader that has good options for managing older posts within feeds? [more inside]
posted by fsmontenegro on Sep 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Building / buying a gaming desktop PC. [more inside]
posted by detune on Jul 24, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm in the market for a new desktop PC, but I don't know much about the companies out there manufacturing them. Who do you trust in terms of value, quality, etc? [more inside]
posted by UrbanEconomist on Jul 22, 2008 - 28 answers

PC filter: Why did a gold star labeled "Favorites" appear on the desktop of my new laptop? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on May 31, 2007 - 5 answers

Anyone out there have anything to say about the new Sony Vaio desktop? [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Sep 7, 2006 - 13 answers

Looking for the component suggestions on what is the "sweet spot" as far as price/performance to build a cheap-ish desktop Linux PC. I've already got a great monitor and a KVM switch, just need to build the box. I'd like to keep the cost in the $500 range. [more inside]
posted by de void on Apr 14, 2006 - 12 answers