bob
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:06 PM |
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Desktop PC wanted.... any recomendations
many bad sounds from the HD and a lack of memory (RAM) no DVD re writer and a deffinate lack of legal windows, i'm in the market for a new PC
apart from all the regular high street stores has anyone any recomendations of a decent supplier ?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:17 PM |
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What do you want to use it for?
The answer to your question depends on this really. 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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chris_smith
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:28 PM |
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build your own to your own spec
parts from www.scan.co.uk
The secret of success is to know something nobody else knows."
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coozer
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:29 PM |
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This is super value, I've had one about three years now and its great although my spec isn't as good as this now:
ALDI!
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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flak monkey
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:47 PM |
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If you know exactly what you want, build your own.
If not, buy a dell.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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mookaloid
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
If you know exactly what you want, build your own.
If not, buy a dell.
David
I'd go along with that
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 05:04 PM |
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If you do buy a Dell then do an imediate reinstall of windows as it comes preloaded with a milion things you dont need (trials, etc etc) that will
slow it down.
IMO id build your own. i made mine 4 yrs ago for £250 inc legal windows XP pro with a mix of new and used parts, its only JUST coming up for
replacement.
Spec was P4 2.4 ghz, built in graphics and auido, 512k ram (upgraded to 2gig more recently for £30), 40 GB HD for OS install, 130 GB HD for
storage.
Was more than enough to run Autocad LT and basic sketchup drawings and surf/download etc.
Im just about to do it again but this time with deicated Graphics card and the budget is £3-400
Mistral Motorsport
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bob
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 05:10 PM |
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I'll have a look at building up a dell or mesh type pc, the aldi pc gets a lot of votes in the pc mags i was flicking through today.
Basically its a home pc i'm after nice and fast proccesor good ram probs 4gb as vista needs a 1/4 of that to run.i also fancy a digital tv card
so i can use this instead of buying a DVD recorder for the humax in the living room.
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RichardK
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 05:43 PM |
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Aldi, Tesco or Asda, always have good value pc's for sale.
I wouldn't build my own again as you can't make them for the price that the supermakets sell them at, I would only build myself if spec
was important.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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prawnabie
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 06:51 PM |
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Bloody hell! Mine cost me almost 2k to built last year! Bet its out of date the same as a £300 would be now!
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greenwood03
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| posted on 4/2/09 at 07:47 PM |
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hi - my 2peneth. i've stopped buying new - still have 2 dells from about 4 yrs ago, but as i replace any pc home or work i buy 2nd hand -
normally from a guy on ebay ( there's obviously loads of traders). i reckon the specs/quality is good. example from early Dec. IBM thinkcentre
p4 2.8ghz, 2gb ram, 80gb h/drive, hyper threading- just cd rewriter as was for daughters home work -£100. the guy i use is happy to spec one to whats
needed - more ram, bigger hd etc. and with the IBM's you get the asy restore option should a nasty virus get thru your security. have bought 4
this way in last 3 yrs without any hassles......just a thought
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bob
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 posted on 4/2/09 at 11:17 PM |
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2nd hand
Second hand has been my problem,ok so i am sure it is possible to get a good deal on someone elses old PC but i was a tad unfortunate with mine.
My local computer shop are pricing up a box of tricks at the moment, and to be honest i should have gone to them last time like my 1st pc which never
let me down.
I just need more options so i can cross reference the quote i am now waiting for.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 08:58 AM |
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Morgan Computers are always worth a look - they sell a lot of "last year's model" that are usually good spec but 'out of
date' on the high street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/2/09 at 01:11 PM |
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I have found Morgan Computers have been a 100% reliable supplier over 20 years.
Take a look at this one ---- you will need to add a TFT monitor or re-use your own.
http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/shop/detail.asp?ProductID=5170&CategoryID=142&SubCategoryID=183
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