My father is turning 70 in January. He's been a gamer since the old Speedball 2 days, but didn't really dive into it until Doom 2 and Duke Nukem. Every day I talk to him he tells me about his latest Half Life 2 deathmatch, and even sends high score screenshots to me.
He has an old Alienware system in a huge case, at least four years old now. My brother and I are considering buying him a new PC for his birthday. Can someone suggest a good online source? Here's what is guiding my purchase:
1. He lives far away now so good support is helpful
2. A smaller case would be nice. The Alienware is HUGE and heavy, hard for him to move
3. Noise is a bit of a consideration. If it's really loud that will be a problem. It doesn't have to be silent, just not like a leafblower
4. Make sure to get components that are at the breakpoint so he is not getting tech that is old as soon as it is purchased
When I price things out just for grins I usually find systems to be around $1200-$1400. What I really need are suggestions for a good company to do business with, and if there are any must-have components, like a specific processor or motherboard to get (or avoid.)
Thanks for your help. It's great having a father who enjoys some of the same things, and has stayed techno-aware when most old folks are retreating from the world.
He has an old Alienware system in a huge case, at least four years old now. My brother and I are considering buying him a new PC for his birthday. Can someone suggest a good online source? Here's what is guiding my purchase:
1. He lives far away now so good support is helpful
2. A smaller case would be nice. The Alienware is HUGE and heavy, hard for him to move
3. Noise is a bit of a consideration. If it's really loud that will be a problem. It doesn't have to be silent, just not like a leafblower
4. Make sure to get components that are at the breakpoint so he is not getting tech that is old as soon as it is purchased
When I price things out just for grins I usually find systems to be around $1200-$1400. What I really need are suggestions for a good company to do business with, and if there are any must-have components, like a specific processor or motherboard to get (or avoid.)
Thanks for your help. It's great having a father who enjoys some of the same things, and has stayed techno-aware when most old folks are retreating from the world.