Which computer brand reigns SUPREME in 2024?

When buying a new computer, does BRAND really matter? The answer may surprise you! In this video, I do a quick dive into what actually matters most when buying ANY new computer. Hope this is enlightening for you!

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[dhyde]

What bugs me about Dell, and others, is covering components with epoxy so that I can't access or service them. Actually, it's why I started building my own.

[NoEggu]

Reasons to stick with a brand that has worked for you:

-- Warranty:
A warranty is only as good as the company that honors it.

If you roll the dice with some other brand, and you have an issue that is covered under the warranty, what will you do if you can't reach whoever it is to act on your claim?
Some companies make you jump through endless hoops. Some companies bury their warranty procedure (no phone number, and a link to submit a claim is nowhere to be found).

Some companies will quickly resolve your warranty claim.
Some companies will drag it out for weeks or months -- hoping that you give up. Can you afford to have that lengthy down time?

Some companies will simply deny your claim, with a BS reason -- such as you misused your computer, or you did not protect it from electrical surges, etc. Good luck fighting that.

-- The parts:
Yes, these companies basically get parts from elsewhere (as our host showed us). But not all parts are the same.

For many people, if the computer turns on and runs smoothly, they are happy.
But what happens when you realize that you need an upgrade (perhaps more RAM)? Then you find out that your motherboard is already maxed out. Or, you have no available RAM slots, requiring you to discard your existing RAM sticks for higher capacity RAM sticks. Then will you spend the time to try and sell the RAM sticks that you removed?

Or you want to add a 10Gb network card, and you do not have an available PCIe slot?
Etc.

-- The workmanship (or Quality Control):
Did someone in the factory run a jungle of cables in your box? Or did they do a neat job of cable management?
Cable management affects air flow.
Air flow affects heat dissipation.
Obstructed air flow results in higher temperatures, and will likely shorten the life of whatever parts are being insufficiently cooled.

Did they properly seat your video card, and all of the power leads from your power supply to your motherboard and GPU? Any cables ready to come loose? Any fans not screwed in properly?



When you decide to purchase a computer, you should probably stick to a brand you trust. Or, do your homework. Read reviews and see if there are any common complaints, including customer service.

If you do your homework, you will land a quality computer at a competitive price. But it all hinges on how technical you are, and how much time you have to do research, or if you find research enjoyable or tedious.

If you are not technical, then stick with a brand that has served you well.

[TomUSAF_VET]

Great info, Scott.
I've built all my systems since college in the early 90s. I would like to see you do a "build your own system" episode and/or updating components. What to upgrade and what doesn't necessarily need upgrading.
Keep up the great work!

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[qleap]

Buy what you can afford, get the most features for the price, don't buy based on brand.

[ethimself]

Something I found out a few years ago - There are different grades of computers. Consumer grade which has the most issues - Commercial Grade which has the least issues. And of course Military Grade of which we can let the Military figure this out. Many Manufacture if not all will have the first 2

[len]

There IS a difference between brands. It's how each maker integrates the various parts, and what software, mostly junk, they include. Also, reliability ratings, differ considerably. I buld my own.

[gregwessels]

I used to buy Dell for the financing. Since then I discovered I can build it my self and not be limited to what a big corporation allows me to use. I have never had a problem with their desktops but their laptops are a whole different result.

[NemencioRas]

I don't care for brands, I'm more interested in the hardware specifications, and their modifications possibilities.

[BWGPEI]

The weight that I put on any given computer is that of standards - like ATX as an example. Certain manufacturers have mirror image motherboards and / or non standard connectors. Thus the case no longer supports the standard ATX motherboard and / or power supply. This limits my ability to maintain or upgrade that system and I've learned to avoid them. I've built my own systems from the days of math co-processors and do trust brands like Gigabyte and their ultra-durable motherboards based on many generation of good service. Does this make me a bad consumer?

[Keith]

I look for computers that I can upgrade the battery, memory and harddrive. I not sure there are any of those left anymore and likely start building my own.

[platterjockey]

I just build my own computers with parts I trust, like Gigabyte, Intel, Samsung, and Western Digital. :)

[davinp]

Yes, Apple is different from the other PC manufactures because they make both the hardware and software. What I don't like is how restricted Apple is putting everything behind a garden wall. Unlike WIndows, Apple doesn't its operating system to be installed on any computer as they license it and don't allow you to make a custom Mac, while you can build a custom PC with Windows. I think Apple does this because they control the hardware, not the just software. Also, Apple doesn't want to let you repair your Mac and made their newer computers less upgradeable

[dukeweber]

Good comparison for the average user. I am different though. My dad and family were Ford people, My Mom's family where Chevy. I bought a 1976 Toyota Corolla SR5 2 dr. coup Not long after, my Dad and brother bought Toyotas. I just sold my 2002 Acura TL I had for 19 years. Best car I ever had, and now drive on 08 Acura TL. 'I have never had a Dell, but I had worked on them. I had a friend who was a Gateway owner. After he wanted to upgrade and found out the power supply was insufficient and was proprietary, he had me build his machines. Then I started him on building his own. My first machine was in 1995, and I found a trusted local vendor to build what I wanted. I have been building my own since 1996. Note: That machine I built in 1996 is still running. It's a Tyan Tomcat 4 Single server board with the HX chipset that supports 512 MB of RAM, 233MMX pentium, 64 Mb 70ns EDO, ATI all in wonder pro w/ 8 Mb ram, Soundblaster AWE64 Gold, IBM 20 Gg DTLA 307030 running DOS 6.22, WFWG 3.11, Win95B OSR2, Win 98 SE and NT 4 SP6, by way of System Commander software, connected to a 19 inch Viewsonic Graphics Pro monitor. I always use Uninterruptible Power Supplies to filter the power. I still fire it up once in a while and play DOOM, DOOM 2 or Duke Nukem 3D Atomic.
I always look at chip sets first, then boards that have that chip set. I download the manuals and review BIOS and driver updates. I narrow to under 4 boards and get the best bang for the buck. I always use a power supply that will exceed the maximum expectations for upgrades. My most recent build is a Gigabyte X570S AORUS MASTER, Rysen 8 7800X3D with aThermalright Peerless Assassin 120 CPU Air Cooler, Kingston FURY Beast RGB 32GB, 1000 Watt EVGA PSU, XFX Speedster SWFT319, Radeon™ RX 6800 with 16GB GDDR6, Four 2Tb Samsung NVMe's, in a Thermaltake Level 20 MT case, 32" Monitor and Klipsch 2.1 Promedia speakers. I bought the X570S as I have had active cooling chipsets in the past, then when the fan dies, it overheats. I steer clear of active cooling boards.

[gsxrsquid]

Great video Scott. I admit If I have a brand that works I tend to get it again to avoid issues. Of course if you go on line you will find many people hating on whatever computer you love. I went back to building my own because I can choose the components, including manufacturer. I tend towards ASUS motherboards but have used MSI, Gigabyte, and Intel. I have had the best luck with Toshiba laptops but recently moved to Alienware.

[SpiritintheSky.]

What a revelation. But then the auto industry, for example, is not too different. Many thanks.
Very pleased to see you've now passed 70, 000 subscribers, with many more to come, no doubt.

[careottjuice]

Whats the best computer for home use ? Like I just need it for online shopping or something

[lyonsdavid]

The best desktop computer I ever bought was from Aldi, 🤭a Medion.

[tuxpowerpc]

I have a differing opinion about warranties and the explanation of an incident involving Best Buy years ago would be way too long. Personally I believe most warranties are not worth the paper or digital page they are written on. It's the company and their reputation of support that should really determine whether a warranty is justified.

Also, if you are tech savvy and able to service your own system, then I definitely do not think warranties are necessary. BTW, I run Linux so people need to know if their warranty only covers hardware and not the software as it used to be on a Dell, Gateway, HP, etc..., back in the day.

[ZvilgantisKailis]

ALL my desktops was from different components never bought an assembled one. And this made my desktops up to 20% cheaper with the same computing power. As for a few laptops they are all from different brands because I always look at specs and reviews. And I like to upgrade computer few times before is becomes obsolete to new games and goes on the shelf.

[boldventuresintl]

Any experience with VAIO laptops? Not those under the Sony brand, but the small apparently independent company which seemingly has continued manufacturing computers after Sony stopped doing so. I have read some positive reviews although there doesn't seem to be much demand, atleast not here in the US. However, the reason for that may very well be due to a lack of marketing/promotion here. Excellent videos by-the-way...thank you, Sir.