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8/4/2014 2:21:21 AM EDT
Will be used for home office and run dual or triple monitors. Laptop isn't cutting it....

Lenovo H530 57327395 Desktop PC A8-Series APU A8-5500 (3.2GHz) 6GB DDR3 1TB HDD Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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$399 with free shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883266536


Are there any better values out there?



8/4/2014 2:58:38 AM EDT
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Make sure the power supply is able to host the video card you plan on putting in it.
I would go with Intel but thats just because I never had an issue with them. (Think Apple PC debate)
I would also go with windows pro
If you are doing three screens I am going to assume you are a day trader or a gamer (I could be wrong)
But if a day trader go with pro for just the encryption option of Pro

8/4/2014 3:00:15 AM EDT
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Triple monitors for what applications?

The problem with the one you linked is it's only got a single HDMI out on it.  Ideally you would want something native.  A setup with multiple VGA/DVI/Display Ports ready for 3 monitors.
8/4/2014 3:05:06 AM EDT
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Triple monitors for what applications?



The problem with the one you linked is it's only got a single HDMI out on it.  Ideally you would want something native.  A setup with multiple VGA/DVI/Display Ports ready for 3 monitors.
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Yup, I believe that computer doesn't have a discreet graphics card.  The AMD A8 has the AMD Radeon HD 7560D built into it.  

 
8/4/2014 5:40:11 AM EDT
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After working with Lenovos for 3 years at work... I wouldn't buy one with my money.
8/4/2014 6:09:49 AM EDT
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Why manufactures are still selling computers with mechanical hard drives is beyond me.
SSD is a requirement for a desktop, it's almost 2015.
8/4/2014 6:42:12 AM EDT
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Why manufactures are still selling computers with mechanical hard drives is beyond me.
SSD is a requirement for a desktop, it's almost 2015.
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Price.  Mechanical drives are WAY cheaper than SSD.
8/4/2014 2:33:26 PM EDT
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Can someone recommend a decent desktop then?

The only programs I will be running is Microsoft Office and a web browser.... I want the extra monitors for spread sheets.
8/4/2014 3:14:39 PM EDT
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Can someone recommend a decent desktop then?

The only programs I will be running is Microsoft Office and a web browser.... I want the extra monitors for spread sheets.
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If thats all your doing it should be fine. I prefer Intel processors. Youre going to have to get a graphics card to run multiple monitors unless youre ok using a VGA for one.

I went with this desktop. I use it connected to my TV for media.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883156019

Then get this graphics card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125503
8/5/2014 12:52:49 AM EDT
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Can someone recommend a decent desktop then?

The only programs I will be running is Microsoft Office and a web browser.... I want the extra monitors for spread sheets.
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What's your budget?  I can find you one, but I need to know how much you have to spend.