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New PC spec?
Thi thinking about replacing current PC , what sort of spec should I look for. Current one wouldn't support windows 11. Don't use for gaming .do download family videos of softball games And i am inpatient  the current one is somewhat slow in opening Web sites , it could for cause be nothing to do with it ! Would have it built not of the shelf.
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28-11-2024, 19:13
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Re: New PC spec?
I like AMD machines. Personal preference. Judging by your original post your current machine wouldn't class as a gaming machine?
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28-11-2024, 19:18
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Re: New PC spec?
Max spend
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29-11-2024, 09:26
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Re: New PC spec?
What’s your preference - desktop or laptop? As you don’t seem to be looking at a gaming machine, a refurbished PC might work for you. I have bought both for my kids in recent years and have been very happy. Ex-business machines are a step up from your consumer machines in terms of build quality
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29-11-2024, 11:30
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Re: New PC spec?
How much do you want to spend?
I'd be looking at nothing less than 16GB of RAM and an SSD drive for fast access.
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29-11-2024, 11:59
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Re: New PC spec?
The missus wanted a PC just for emails and light browsing, so we chose a basic Lenovo from PCWorld. It has run very well and, apart from a first power up failure due to a bad update which turned it into a brick, requiring a no-quibble full replacement.
They have a very good spec version on sale now.
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/le...-10264775.html
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29-11-2024, 17:09
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Re: New PC spec?
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How much do you want to spend?
I'd be looking at nothing less than 16GB of RAM and an SSD drive for fast access.
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Not bothered about cost, was wondering if I needed to move up to 16gb of ram ,have 8 on current m/c , ssd . If suggested what sort of motherboard, etc should opt for . Taff will be going to" we fix any PC" in Llanishen . Great guys ,however when ever I go there after 5 minutes, l am completely baffled 
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29-11-2024, 19:22
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Re: New PC spec?
B650 motherboard Ryzen 7600X 16 GB ram and 2 nvme ssds 512 GB or 1TB for OS and programs 2TB for storage if you need it. If you wanted to push the boat out maybe change the cpu for a 7700X and 32GB ram prices are not bad at present you do not need anything higher than that imo
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29-11-2024, 23:34
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Re: New PC spec?
My Asus Zephyrus has 8GB RAM soldered onto the motherboard. A bare minimum. I added 16GB of RAM myself. A no brainer really going for more RAM. SSD dependant on your needs.
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30-11-2024, 00:56
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Re: New PC spec?
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss
B650 motherboard Ryzen 7600X 16 GB ram and 2 nvme ssds 512 GB or 1TB for OS and programs 2TB for storage if you need it. If you wanted to push the boat out maybe change the cpu for a 7700X and 32GB ram prices are not bad at present you do not need anything higher than that imo
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I'd just go for the 7700 and not the x version. Lower power draw and not really much difference in performance.
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30-11-2024, 18:37
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Re: New PC spec?
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Originally Posted by Taf
The missus wanted a PC just for emails and light browsing, so we chose a basic Lenovo from PCWorld. It has run very well and, apart from a first power up failure due to a bad update which turned it into a brick, requiring a no-quibble full replacement.
They have a very good spec version on sale now.
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/le...-10264775.html |
I find that expensive but Currys do generally pull your trousers down so it's expected.from them
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30-11-2024, 19:10
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Re: New PC spec?
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My Asus Zephyrus has 8GB RAM soldered onto the motherboard. A bare minimum. I added 16GB of RAM myself. A no brainer really going for more RAM. SSD dependant on your needs.
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soldered ram? Surely adding 16GB messes up the bandwidth making it single channel? is it just 1 8GB stick soldered to 2x4 ? that seems like a pants config if you losing all that bandwidth
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30-11-2024, 20:04
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Re: New PC spec?
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soldered ram? Surely adding 16GB messes up the bandwidth making it single channel? is it just 1 8GB stick soldered to 2x4 ? that seems like a pants config if you losing all that bandwidth
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The machine is registering both. I didn't really look for the soldered RAM when I opened it up. It was purely plug and play.
It's an Asus Zephyrus GA401IH-BM057T
https://uk.crucial.com/compatible-up...us-g14-ga401ih
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30-11-2024, 20:49
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Re: New PC spec?
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but it wont be dual channel
Bit of research it does have flex mode so 16GB keeps dual channel so all gravy
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30-11-2024, 21:05
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Re: New PC spec?
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss
B650 motherboard Ryzen 7600X 16 GB ram and 2 nvme ssds 512 GB or 1TB for OS and programs 2TB for storage if you need it. If you wanted to push the boat out maybe change the cpu for a 7700X and 32GB ram prices are not bad at present you do not need anything higher than that imo
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Thanks guys hopefully I will have an idea what to say I am looking for, for safety I would say that a" friend " suggested this .
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I'd just go for the 7700 and not the x version. Lower power draw and not really much difference in performance.
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sorry what does that mean ,can guess but .....
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