My wife wants a new computer because the kids have mostly ruined our family one

Jun 21, 2022
6:51:02pm

BYUHawk All-American

(it's also 5 years old basic HP). I'm looking to spend under $1000. Any good recs?

She'll use it for writing and otherwise pretty basic stuff.

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My wife wants a new computer because the kids have mostly ruined our family one

BYUHawk

6/21/22 6:51pm

Under $1K is easy for those needs. Desktop or laptop?

jdub

6/21/22 6:53pm

Laptop. Maybe even 2-1 (laptop/tablet)

BYUHawk

6/21/22 6:53pm

I agree with the Costco suggestion below

jdub

6/21/22 6:57pm

If you are willing to put a few components together, this is a pretty nice

robin

6/21/22 6:53pm

If you have a Costco membership, I would start there.

crack

6/21/22 6:54pm

yes, costco gives you 90 day return policy to try it, and 2 years warranty

robin

6/21/22 6:55pm

Thanks all. Got one on Costco that was $250 off this week. Had similar specs to

BYUHawk

6/21/22 7:51pm

RE: Thanks all. Got one on Costco that was $250 off this week. Had similar specs

crack

6/21/22 9:28pm

$1,045. HP gaming computer but a pretty great value for the specs (Link).

FrontLineFan

6/21/22 7:01pm

Are those decent specs for gaming? Need to get my kids one.

Plato

6/21/22 7:13pm

Could probably build a better one for the price but pretty good.

FrontLineFan

6/21/22 7:19pm

Can you build one now, or chip shortage?

Plato

6/21/22 7:20pm

Computer components are easy to come by now.

FrontLineFan

6/21/22 7:23pm

I think a Mac Pro would be perfect for your family needs. I went ahead and scoped one out for you

TCuz

6/21/22 7:05pm

Can't beat 0% either! Nice find!

sah22

6/21/22 8:12pm

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