A new desktop computer.

[joe-90]

Four desktops in 2 years? I've had mine for 9 years.

 

[jeds]

Four desktops in 2 years? I've had mine for 9 years.

They are all in use. One's a super duper machine for CAD and stuff. Two are work units and the fourth a general home one. You can build your own spec or start with a base spec and tweak it. I compared loads of options and these were by far the best spec I could get for the money.

 

[joe-90]

If I buy one and then buy Windows 7 CD, is it easy to load? Something like F2 run from CD?

 

[AronSearle]

Pretty much stick the CD in and press buttons.

 

[securespark]

Win 9 is being missed as some countries consider the number nine is unlucky. Norway, Korea and Japan.

 

[securespark]

This is similar to the PCW machine but a lot cheaper:

http://www.ebuyer.com/658956-lenovo-e50-desktop-pc-90bx0018uk

This one is the same money as the PCW unit but a much quicker processor:

http://www.ebuyer.com/662314-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7260-3023

You would have to sort an OS, though. Add £70 ish quid.

 

[JBR]

Win 9 is being missed as some countries consider the number nine is unlucky. Norway, Korea and Japan.

That's interesting. They should have called Windows 8 Windows 9, then.

 

[joe-90]

This is similar to the PCW machine but a lot cheaper:

http://www.ebuyer.com/658956-lenovo-e50-desktop-pc-90bx0018uk

This one is the same money as the PCW unit but a much quicker processor:

http://www.ebuyer.com/662314-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7260-3023

You would have to sort an OS, though. Add £70 ish quid.

I've bought stuff from them before and they are very good. I wonder if they do one with 8 gb memory?

 

[AronSearle]

The usage you described would barely use 2gb of memory.

 

[joe-90]

Yes but when I last upgraded my computer memory it made the computer a lot faster - that's what I like.

 

[securespark]

If you really want a cheap PC, you can't beat this one for £90 after cash back.

And I have got cash back from Zoostorm so it's no rip-off. It just takes a while.

http://www.ebuyer.com/570073-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1200

joe...

here is a page of 8Gb PC's starting off at £230.

http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/Desktop-PC?a00053=8&sort=price+ascending

 

[joe-90]

Thanks for that. I think I will get a Zoostorm from Ebuyer. It's just deciding which.

If I went for one with Win7 loaded - do I still get the CD?

 

[empip]

Careful what you wish for ... Voila Win10-Pro.
This image follows a press on that 'Start button' - Win 7 it ain't.

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Win8 certainly seems as stable as win7.
Having used Win 8.1 Pro for over a year and trying Win10 Pro as shown - I am thinking WTF have MS done to the OS to warrant a '10' - SFA by the feel of it !!
A simple freeby download / install gives one the usability of Win7 with all the 'charms' of the Wins 8-10.
http://www.classicshell.net/ A decent method enabling learning the new OS working in parallel with the comfort of a Win7 start button and available program display.

Hardware ? Buy the best you can reasonably afford to purchase...

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[joe-90]

http://www.ebuyer.com/662316-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7260-3025


Maybe something like this will do? If it lasts 3 years I'm happy with that.

£336 with Win7.

Or this http://www.ebuyer.com/662317-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7260-3026


£406 with Win 7.

 

[AronSearle]

Yes but when I last upgraded my computer memory it made the computer a lot faster - that's what I like.

That's because Computers 9 years ago used to be shipped often with less than 2gb, which wasn't enough.

Once you have enough memory, adding more will make 0% difference.

4gb is enough, if you want to splash out then get an SSD hardrive instead with the money.