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Which of these computers are better for playing Civ V on its highest settings or play minecraft with a server working in the background? Thanks!

Asus GT74sx BBK8 Laptop

Product Height 2.4"
Product Width 16.5"
Product Weight 9.4 lbs.
Product Depth 12.8"
Gaming Series Yes
Processor Brand Intel®
Processor Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7
Processor Speed 2.0GHz
Battery Type 8-cell lithium-ion
Display Type Widescreen LED-backlit high-definition
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)17.3"
Cache Memory 6MB on die Level 3
System Memory (RAM) 8GB
System Memory (RAM) Expandable To16GB
Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3
Computer Hard Drive Size 1TB
Optical Drive Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 560M

Cost: $1200

OR

a DELL Inspiron 15R Second Generation

Cable UPC Label
SYSTEM Inspiron 15R
PROCESSOR 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM processor Turbo Boost: 3.1 GHZ
MEMORY 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
HARD DRIVE 750GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive
VIDEO CARD NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 525M (128-bit) 1GB (Quad)
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE 8X Tray Load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
FACIAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE Integrated 1.0 mega pixel widescreen HD Webcam
DISPLAY 15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display with TrueLife™
SYSTEM COLOR Switch by Design Studio – Diamond Black
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card
Adobe Reader Adobe Acrobat X Reader
SOUND OPTIONS HD Audio 2.0 Support SRS™ Premium Sound

WIRELESS CARDS Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030, 1×2 bgn + Bluetooth
BATTERY OPTIONS 48 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Regional Base Components DAO English Regional Base Components

Cost: $850.00

OR a customized HP Pavilion HPE h8z

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium [64-bit]
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500 quad-core processor [3.3GHz, 6MB cache]
Memory 12GB DDR3-1333MHz SDRAM [3 DIMMs]
Hard drive 1TB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
Graphics card 3GB DDR3 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 [DVI, HDMI, VGA]
Power Supply 460W Power supply
Primary optical drive SuperMulti DVD Burner
Productivity ports 15-in-1 memory card reader, 4 USB 2.0
Sound Card Beats Audio ™ — integrated studio quality soud

Cost: $1160

Please awnser quickly! Would you be abil to recommend and gaming computer that is within my budget of 1200 or less?

HP or the Asus. Dell is out first off. The HP only has an I5 but it should be the better choice due to the 12Gb of RAM and 3GB video card. Unfortunately its not DDR5 but its not as pricey either.

I’d say HP on this one

PS. Ignore the first answer about the dell.. that guy is obviously not knowledgeable. Dells mostly used with their servers. Their not so good with desktop and laptop performance.

Ok, so I attend a community college right now and want to raise my GPA. I thought a good way to do this would be to get a vocational certificate, so then I can raise my GPA and get a much better paying job (win, win) ok, the list is big, but I was wondering if anyone knew which of these programs pay decent and are in pretty good demand? Thanks!

* Accounting
* Accounting – Computerized
* Accounting – Financial Planning
* Accounting – Managerial
* Administrative Assistant Level II
* Administrative Assistant Level III
* Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
* Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology – Day
* Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology – Evening
* Airframe Maintenance Technology – Day
* Airframe Maintenance Technology – Evening
* Alcohol / Drug Counseling
* Animation – 2-D Multimedia
* Animation – 3-D and CG Gaming
* Animation – Traditional
* Architectural Technology – Level I
* Architectural Technology – Technology Concentration Level II
* Architectural Technology – Technology Concentration Level III
* Architectural Technology – Design Concentration Level II
* Architectural Technology – Design Concentration Level III
* Building Automation
* Business: Human Resource Management – Level II
* Business: Human Resource Management – Level III
* Business: International – Level II
* Business: International – Level III
* Business: Management – Level II
* Business: Management – Level III
* Business: Retail Management – Level II
* Business: Retail Management – Level III
* Business: Small Busines Management – Level II
* Business: Small Business Management – Level III
* Children’s Program Certificate: Administration
* Children’s Program Certificate: General – Level II
* Children’s Program Certificate: General – Level III
* Children’s Programs Certificate: Small Business Management
* Children’s Program Certificate: Teaching
* Computer and Networking Technology Level I
* Computer and Networking Technology Level II
* Computer Graphics Design / Photography
* Computer Systems Technology
* Construction Inspection
* Consumer Services

* Correctional Sciences
* Digital Photographic Technician
* Electronic Systems Technology – Level II
* Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
* Electronics Communications
* Electronics Technology
* Electronics: Industrial Systems
* Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P)
* Engineering Design Technology Level I
* Engineering Design Technology Level II
* Engineering Design Technology Level III
* Escrow Management
* Family Child Care
* Fashion Design Level I
* Fashion Design Level II
* Fashion Merchandising – Level I
* Fashion Merchandising – Level II
* Fire Technology
* Horse Ranch Management
* Hospitality: Catering
* Hospitality: Hospitality Management – Level II
* Hospitality: Restaurant Management – Level II
* Infant / Toddler Development
* Interior Design Level I – Merchandising
* Interior Design Level II – Design
* Interior DesignLevel III – Professional Designation
* Interior Landscaping
* Landscape and Park Maintenance
* Landscape Design and Construction
* Landscape Equipment Technology
* Landscape Irrigation
* Law Enforcement
* Livestock Management
* Manufacturing Technology
* Marketing Management
* Mental HealthTechnology – Psychiatric Technician
* Microcomputer productivity software
* Nursery Management
* Park Management
* Pet Science
* Photography
* Programming in C++
* Programming in Visual BASIC
* Public Works / Landscape Management
* Radio Broadcasting: Behind the Scenes
* Radio Broadcasting: On-the-Air
* Real Estate
* Real Estate Appraisal
* School Age Child – Specialization
* Sign Language/Interpreting
* Sports Turf Management
* Television Production
* Tree Care and Maintenance
* Water Technology
* Web Page Design
* Welder: Licensed
* Welder: AutomotiveWelding, Cutting & Modification
* Welder: Gas Tungsten ARC Welding
* Welder: Semiautomatic ARCWelding

Any engineer is a highly demanded job now and anything to do with science and maths tied with engineering is a fun and extremely high paid job.

I am taking a class called info systems and literacy.
I have been using computers for years including microsoft products so i know how the stuff works. We have the option to test out. It is a beginners class but it is required for my major but if i could test out that could speed up the process of graduating.
Here is the class description:

This course introduces students to information systems and literacy concepts that are needed in the day-to-day academic course of study. Basic skills are developed using library, research, and office productivity software. Students learn computer file management by organizing, managing, and printing files; creating, editing, and formatting documents using a word processor; planning, developing, and validating basic worksheets such as editing cells and employing formulas using a spreadsheet; building basic slide presentations using headings, key phrases, notes, and displaying the presentation using presentation software; applying user-level security such as selecting passwords and securing the desktop; and using email to send and receive messages and attach documents. Information literacy concepts such as accessing information using library databases and the Internet and evaluating sources to determine validity and reliability of material are also part of this course. NOTE: A basic understanding of computer systems is recommended before enrolling in INFO 1001. The 1.0 credit courses WORK 1310 and WORK 1320 are suitable preparation for persons with little or no computer experience. They focus on a very basic introduction to microcomputer usage and computer programs. The online sections of INFO 1001 are not recommended for students who have a weak foundation in computer use. Students who do not use computers or the Internet regularly should consider taking the course in the traditional classroom format.

she also mentioned that we would need to know how to embed a table from excel to word and know about absolute and relative formatting. If anyone has some tips to refresh my memory or ideas of what you think i need to know to pass this, help me out please! She said it shouldn’t be too hard so we’ll see how much i really know! Thanks!

The course description that you’ve provided indicates what you’re expected to be able to accomplish in order to pass it. You’re expected to display a certain level of competency in the following types of application programs: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software and database management system software.Considering the questons that you’ve asked, you’d be better off taking the course and learning from it.