F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop For a desktop setup suited to watching movies and YouTube, consider upgrading from a laptop.

For a desktop setup suited to watching movies and YouTube, consider upgrading from a laptop.

For a desktop setup suited to watching movies and YouTube, consider upgrading from a laptop.

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EduPllayson
Junior Member
40
09-04-2021, 08:32 PM
#1
Hi there, looking to purchase a desktop this spring to upgrade from your Toshiba Yoga 7 15ITLS 11th gen i5 with 8GB RAM. 64-bit Windows 11 Home, 14x9 inches, bought from Best Buy.
Budget is flexible, I’m unsure what to focus on. Around $1000 seems reasonable.
I’m aiming for improved graphics and better picture quality for movies and YouTube compared to the Toshiba.
A slightly larger screen would be nice.
Includes a DVD reader.
I think I’ll keep using the laptop mainly for light music track editing in Reaper and light browsing.
Uncertain about the next questions except that I’m in the San Diego area and can’t build my own desktop.
I’m comfortable with Lenovo, so preferably a familiar or user-friendly system.
A quiet environment would be ideal.
Thanks ahead of time.
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EduPllayson
09-04-2021, 08:32 PM #1

Hi there, looking to purchase a desktop this spring to upgrade from your Toshiba Yoga 7 15ITLS 11th gen i5 with 8GB RAM. 64-bit Windows 11 Home, 14x9 inches, bought from Best Buy.
Budget is flexible, I’m unsure what to focus on. Around $1000 seems reasonable.
I’m aiming for improved graphics and better picture quality for movies and YouTube compared to the Toshiba.
A slightly larger screen would be nice.
Includes a DVD reader.
I think I’ll keep using the laptop mainly for light music track editing in Reaper and light browsing.
Uncertain about the next questions except that I’m in the San Diego area and can’t build my own desktop.
I’m comfortable with Lenovo, so preferably a familiar or user-friendly system.
A quiet environment would be ideal.
Thanks ahead of time.

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AgentDarkJewel
Member
152
09-06-2021, 02:11 AM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Consider exploring a ready-made system or an all-in-one setup and, given your knowledge of Lenovo, perhaps check this option:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/...en102d0036
That would essentially be a laptop's internal components.
You might also look at:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo...ry...Id=6574648
And add this:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-s...nc...Id=6500037
Feel free to wait for others to join the discussion.
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AgentDarkJewel
09-06-2021, 02:11 AM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Consider exploring a ready-made system or an all-in-one setup and, given your knowledge of Lenovo, perhaps check this option:
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/...en102d0036
That would essentially be a laptop's internal components.
You might also look at:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo...ry...Id=6574648
And add this:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-s...nc...Id=6500037
Feel free to wait for others to join the discussion.

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naruto162
Member
199
09-06-2021, 10:40 AM
#3
When examining the Lenovo tower, it's unclear whether investing more in the tower or the monitor makes more sense. Your budget remains adaptable, but you're uncertain about the best allocation.
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naruto162
09-06-2021, 10:40 AM #3

When examining the Lenovo tower, it's unclear whether investing more in the tower or the monitor makes more sense. Your budget remains adaptable, but you're uncertain about the best allocation.

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FinnGore
Member
60
09-08-2021, 07:57 PM
#4
Do you prefer an all-in-one system or a desktop setup with a monitor?
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FinnGore
09-08-2021, 07:57 PM #4

Do you prefer an all-in-one system or a desktop setup with a monitor?

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FTTank2008
Member
174
09-16-2021, 06:19 PM
#5
Desktop. In the future I might explore more features in Reaper than just tracking right now. Right now I’m focusing on graphics cards and the Lenovo idea center mentioned above. Regarding Reaper, I’d only replace an old 16-track setup since my rackmount system is already set up for tone.
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FTTank2008
09-16-2021, 06:19 PM #5

Desktop. In the future I might explore more features in Reaper than just tracking right now. Right now I’m focusing on graphics cards and the Lenovo idea center mentioned above. Regarding Reaper, I’d only replace an old 16-track setup since my rackmount system is already set up for tone.

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PiggSpawner
Member
113
09-19-2021, 09:54 PM
#6
Are you sure you’d feel comfortable constructing a PC? You’ll achieve superior value this way. I’ll also highlight the Mac mini—they’re compact, silent, fit comfortably in a budget, and Macs are typically excellent for audio tasks.
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PiggSpawner
09-19-2021, 09:54 PM #6

Are you sure you’d feel comfortable constructing a PC? You’ll achieve superior value this way. I’ll also highlight the Mac mini—they’re compact, silent, fit comfortably in a budget, and Macs are typically excellent for audio tasks.

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EnderSoul2
Junior Member
14
09-24-2021, 09:15 PM
#7
No, you are not saying that. You are simply asking if you have a TV that could be used as a monitor.
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EnderSoul2
09-24-2021, 09:15 PM #7

No, you are not saying that. You are simply asking if you have a TV that could be used as a monitor.

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_Wild_Dog_
Member
170
09-26-2021, 08:54 AM
#8
I’m willing to work with another person or a business to develop it.
I have good experience with Windows and Lenovo laptops; I’m not really inclined to move to a Mac.
I’m currently absorbing a lot of information.
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_Wild_Dog_
09-26-2021, 08:54 AM #8

I’m willing to work with another person or a business to develop it.
I have good experience with Windows and Lenovo laptops; I’m not really inclined to move to a Mac.
I’m currently absorbing a lot of information.

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xiao_kk
Junior Member
49
09-27-2021, 01:15 PM
#9
I don’t use television or watch videos.
I’m unsure about the required monitor specifications.
What I understand is that I’d like a screen about 3 inches larger than my laptop, meaning 17x12 inches.
Also, YouTube would appear much clearer.
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xiao_kk
09-27-2021, 01:15 PM #9

I don’t use television or watch videos.
I’m unsure about the required monitor specifications.
What I understand is that I’d like a screen about 3 inches larger than my laptop, meaning 17x12 inches.
Also, YouTube would appear much clearer.

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Serpenh33
Member
208
09-28-2021, 11:20 PM
#10
Any builder will make a PC very expensive relative to its worth, and building an office isn't a good fit since their PSUs are weak and they struggle to fit a graphics card properly.
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Serpenh33
09-28-2021, 11:20 PM #10

Any builder will make a PC very expensive relative to its worth, and building an office isn't a good fit since their PSUs are weak and they struggle to fit a graphics card properly.

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