Buying a new tower computer

VMboy · 03-10-2008, 12:28

Can anyone recommend a brand or processor plus operating system etc, as I will need to purchase a new computer soon.

I don't play games apart from perhaps Yahoo Pool, but I use mp3's and use it mainly for music and such like.

I am slightly afraid that Vista will put too many obstacles in my way, lol

Any help on this would be appreciated.

DocDutch · 03-10-2008, 13:57

you can have a look on www.novatech.co.uk as they still do units with XP on it.

how much you willing to spend on the new rig mate?

VMboy · 03-10-2008, 18:30

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Originally Posted by DocDutch

how much you willing to spend on the new rig mate?

Probably between Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£300 - Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£450

DocDutch · 03-10-2008, 18:43

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/e...&s=PC-1183&v=1 but comes without monitor

ikthius · 03-10-2008, 18:50

is that not an optional monitor?

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03-10-2008, 19:14

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...0DDR2%20System

something like this with xp and omcrease the hdd

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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...0DDR2%20System

of this with xp bigger hdd and enough left over to add another hard drive

ruddock08 · 03-10-2008, 21:09

erm, sounds like 2.2 intel core 2 duo. integrated graphics, 2 gb 800 ram, 500 gb hdd?
i build computers for a living, pm me if you want more info as quite busy atm so cant do forums too much :P

03-10-2008, 21:14

your not the only one

VMboy · 03-10-2008, 21:35

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Originally Posted by ruddock08

erm, sounds like 2.2 intel core 2 duo. integrated graphics, 2 gb 800 ram, 500 gb hdd?
i build computers for a living, pm me if you want more info as quite busy atm so cant do forums too much :P

Many thanks ruddock08, I will keep that in mind, and to the others too.

Boaz · 06-10-2008, 13:57

We've had two PC's from this site here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

Highly recommend them.

VMboy · 06-10-2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Boaz

We've had two PC's from this site here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

Highly recommend them.

Thanks Brother.

06-10-2008, 16:07

Ok I just costed out on ocuk a

Quad core cpu
Asus mobo
2 gig ram
500 gig hdd
Dual layer dvd rw
basic case
Gigabyte 460 watt psu
8600 GT gfx
OEM Home premium

All for less than Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£450 quid delivered. And OCUK is not the cheapest place to shop.
No I am sure you could find someone local to knock it up? I often do just builds for not a huge fee as I am not greedy I just enjoy doing it. This should give you an idea of what you can get for the top end of your budget

Having a gfx even if not gaming removes a possible bottleneck. You could save 25/30 quid on an even cheaper one (which woudl come close to getting someone like me to build it

)

If you went AMD dual core you can knock 50-70 quid at least off the price.

BTW can be built with XP instead

Kymmy · 06-10-2008, 16:09

If you;re upto it then but seperates on eBay from HK or USA, might take time to come in but in the end you;ll pay 20% less than UK pre-built prices and possibly for a better spec..

06-10-2008, 16:11

what if you get caught with import duty? and then there is warranty? I certainly would not under any circumstances recommend that

VMboy · 06-10-2008, 16:18

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Originally Posted by David F

what if you get caught with import duty? and then there is warranty? I certainly would not under any circumstances recommend that

Yeah, I wouldn't have thought so either, thanks for the info on a new PC.