Is this PC right for me?
 

I may get this PC, I use the computer for chatting on MSN, Downloading Music and Video, Yahoo Pool etc. Do you reckon it will be alright for all those things?

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Not a bad spec but Network LAN not specified? Do you connect via ethernet or USB at the moment?

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

I am going to get internet on it via a wirless router

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Might have problems with it then, it has no wireless capabilities listed and the specs are unsure wether it has a network interface onboard. You may be better off asking for more info in store to be honest as they may know for definite.

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

www.meshcomputers.com

Honestly you will get a better pc for you money there.

Onboard graphics
Cheapo TFT
Just not worth £400 IMHO.

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

i have just ordered this one http://www.dabs.com/NR/rdonlyres/A53.../0/m1150uk.pdf

i am using ethernet at the moment please tell me i will be ok with this computer also what is the best way to transfer my whole hard drive to my new pc so i keep all my browser settings ect ect ?

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

That spec makes me laugh and is why PC world is naff

I'm running ATM..

2200XP, 1gb Ram, 80gb hdd, 9600pro with onboard lan, a decent case..... and a 17" CRT monitor.

Granted the monitor is CRT, but I got this PC about a year ago now.... you can pick 17" (As opposed to that cheapo PC world one) TFT's up for 160 quid now.

As said, try Mesh, or maybe a prebuilt one from Overclockers may do the trick...

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

That PC does have onboard LAN.
Full Spec is Celeron D 340 (2.92GhZ), 256Mb PC3200 RAM, Santiago (PS S800-CM) mATX, 2 PCI + 1AGP + 2 Mem slots, Seagate 80Gb 7200 rpm Hard drive, NEC ND-3530A DVD±RW DL Drive, SiS 661FX onboard Graphics, Realtek ALC665 onbaord sound, Packard Bell Keyboard and Mouse + crap case plus a dose of Packard Bell 'quality'. Any other info needed just ask.

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

http://www.meshcomputers.com/updated...spireoffer.htm

Is the Mesh offering for £399. Half a gig of RAM, and 160 Gig (SATA) HD (as opposed to 256RAM and 80 Gig HD. It still has onboard grapics though...

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

On-board graphics won't be a problem for chatting on MSN, Downloading Music and Video, Yahoo Pool etc..

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Hmmmm, as has already been said, you may find an even better spec for that money as PC World like to charge a bit extra.
The real downer on that original spec you posted is the 256mb Ram. You'd expect atleast 512 or 1GB these days.

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Gareth I know that OB graphics would do that but for £400 she could get a system with at least AGP x300 graphics.

it is rip off how much they ask for such a basic package.


EDIT: Corrected the HE to She ;)

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Yep, fair enough... not particularly good value for money. btw, think that michelle is a girl's name ;)

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

Explains the visit to PC world then ;) j/k :p:

Re: Is this PC right for me?
 

If you still wanted to buy from PCWorld then this would be better: http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...fm=0&sm=0&tm=2
if your store still has one in stock, and then choiose your own TFT or CRT.