My original posting was going to be that at the bottom, but instead I'm changing it, though your opinions on the bottom are welcome.

Which brand names are the best brand names to go to for desktops? I really need a new computer, this one is actually beyond function any more. So which brand names are good to with? I would go with a gateway but the laptop I'm using right now is a gateway an apparantly this model is known to malfunction in the way it is malfunctioning for me now, and is reported as being designed that way on purpose.

I'm in need of a fairly good graphics card and at least 2 gig ram but I think I can get that with any brand name.







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This is going to sound like a stupid question...but I'm thinking about purchasing a computer from Ebay, looks pretty good and the guy has sold stuff for 8 years now with zero negative feed back.

I'm wondering though, what if I want to reformat the computer...it says that the system comes with a microsoft vista home premium operating system, and the computer itself has more than enough ability to handle vista. I asked him about it, along with other questions, he answered some of the questions but didn't answer others. I know little about computers really, I mean...I know a lot but also little at the same time. My question basically amounts to if I ever have a crash with the computer because of a bug or something software related that means I have to reformat the computer, will I be able to reformat it? Can I just by a new OS if he doesn't send the cd's and etc and install that and let that run?

Should I ask him again if when he says that vista is included he means he will send the necessary items with it? It would be pretty crappy of him not to include whatever is necessary for the OS if he is saying the OS is included in the computer but not with the computer...

The bidding price of the computer is pretty cheap, $500 for something I would think should cost far more, but the buy now price is $950.