I'm buying a new computer (desktop) and I don't know whether to fork out more and go Mac or do PC. If you're a nerd or just knowledgeable, help me decide.
Also, I want it for: simple music recording, video editing, and illustrator/photoshop. And school. And porn. Mostly porn, actually. Like, SUPPPPPER HD shit. No really, help.
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i might have a badass monitor you can have. its a flatscreen... thing. i dont know. its huge. and thin. ill let you try it out i cant remember if it works or not but its in my closet
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KYLESTYLE wrote:I'm buying a new computer (desktop) and I don't know whether to fork out more and go Mac or do PC. If you're a nerd or just knowledgeable, help me decide.
Also, I want it for: simple music recording, video editing, and illustrator/photoshop. And school. And porn. Mostly porn, actually. Like, SUPPPPPER HD shit. No really, help.
I go with PC's because they're open system and can be fucked with and upgraded. Mac's are closed system, so can't. That being said, Mac's are GREAT for everything you seem to want, so I dunno. Both have their pro's and con's.
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Well I am always gonna promote Linux over everything else cause its free and all the software you'll ever need is open source and it's WAY more bad ass than people think, but I dunno how it is for Music/Video editing though as I am unfamiliar with any programs available (but that doesn't mean they don't exist). Gimp is an open source program much like Photoshop, which I use regularly and unless your super hardcore, it will do everything that you want photoshop to do. There are also versions of Gimp available for windows and Mac as well. Another big plus if you went Linux is that you can save money by buying a computer with no Operating System, which people don't realise that they are paying for when they buy a new computer. Most people are usually unwilling to give Linux a chance when you suggest it, so in that case I would definitely Mac over windows. I have completely rid my life of microsoft and it is great!
BTW, if you are interested in Linux the best/easiest to use version is Ubuntu, check out http://www.ubuntuforums.org if you wanna find out any specific things, the people there are always willing to answer questions from new users.
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Kyle don't listen to these idiots. Get a Mac. You can be in my club.
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unless you wanna play games as well as the other stuff, i'm inclined to say mac, easily the best for all that artsy stuffgrind/bro wrote:Kyle don't listen to these idiots. Get a Mac. You can be in my club.
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A mac probably makes sense for you. That being said, they're super lame. So I guess you're lame, bro... Sorry 
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the cost is an issue... Macs are expensive. I can get a pretty balling PC for $1100 and to get the same specs in a Mac I'd be paying $2500 ish...
But then I know Macs have great longevity... The components just are as good in the Macs, but I still feel like they're better... inherently maybe. which doesn't make sense.
But then I know Macs have great longevity... The components just are as good in the Macs, but I still feel like they're better... inherently maybe. which doesn't make sense.
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also, if I was getting a notebook, it'd be the Macbook hands down, but we're talking desktop computer here...
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You shut that mouth of dirty lies.Tambro wrote:A mac probably makes sense for you. That being said, they're super lame.
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This is how i have always felt that if i got a notebook it would be macbook. but when it comes to desktop computers i REALLY like to have a tower that can be upgraded etc to expand the lifespan of a computer. So go with a nice tower (use windows or linux or whatever you want to put on it)KYLESTYLE wrote:also, if I was getting a notebook, it'd be the Macbook hands down, but we're talking desktop computer here...
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Windows 7 rules, fyi. When I reformat I'm upgrading to Windows 7.
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Honestly, it doesn't really matter. If you get one or the other, you can fuck around with it to fit your needs. I use my XP-based netbook for everything (except for REAL gaming [not counting roms]), but I've got a good array of programs and applications that give me the features I really like in OSX and W7.
I would say PC for the reasons that you can fuck around with it more than you can with a mac, but other than that you can find software to have it run how you want.
I would say PC for the reasons that you can fuck around with it more than you can with a mac, but other than that you can find software to have it run how you want.
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went PC... I think I'm happy. Thanks for the advice, forum!
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What the fuck 6 core? I didn't even know that existed yet...KYLESTYLE wrote:went PC... I think I'm happy. Thanks for the advice, forum!
6 core processor FTW!
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i dont even know what that is but im gonna watch hella porn on it
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Better put a lock on your door Kyle, or you will be sitting in Keith DNAkeith. wrote:i dont even know what that is but im gonna watch hella porn on it
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Already knee deep in mine... My computer was faster than yours, but your room felt more dangerous.
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the danger is whats exciting
