Author Topic: Getting a new Desktop where to start? (Read 1710 times)

Squirrel_Monkey · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 03:20:53 PM »

Well, my parents say i can get a new desktop computer.
My budget is currently £500 but I'm sure I could get them to pay a bit more. (I reckon £600 is the LIMIT though)
I genuinely don't know where to start looking.

I'm looking for something that can play recent PC games to a bearable standard (i.e Can run them smoothly but not necessarily at their full potential). It would be nice to have a good sized hard-drive (1TB sound about right?) and a decent graphics card would also be good.

But tbh I don't know what I should be looking for or whether these specs are realistic for this price range.

Could someone point me in the right direction in terms of where to look?

G.K. · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:26:17 PM »

What happened to this year's new one?

russian roulette · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:32:51 PM »

Lenovo or Asus really come to mind for what you want.

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:34:44 PM »

It's a temporary PC just so I can do school work. It's Only got 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive.
@RR: They look quite expensive.

ty4er · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:35:55 PM »

Are you able to build it yourself or do you need it right away?

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:37:07 PM »

I could make it myself, this current PC is just about fine. Is it that difficult though?

ty4er · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:39:37 PM »

It is not that hard to build a computer yourself aslong as you know what you're doing.

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:40:29 PM »

Well, I don't :P
OK, how does this look?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt1310-desktop-pc-10553868-pdt.html
Be honest

russian roulette · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:42:56 PM »

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 03:40:29 PM

Well, I don't :P
OK, how does this look?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt1310-desktop-pc-10553868-pdt.html
Be honest

For budget gaming, perfect

ty4er · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:54:39 PM »

cool, you can get it cheaper though (may not be as reliable but it's your choice)

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10438722/art/advent/dt1310-desktop-pc.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:56:52 PM »

Actually, I can get it for £550 with PC World (Special discount code).
Now, need a cheap monitor.

ty4er · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:59:08 PM »

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 03:56:52 PM

Actually, I can get it for £550 with PC World (Special discount code).
Now, need a cheap monitor.

wow damn you making me search for that when you coulda said you could get it for £550 :P

What sorta size you looking for?

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:00:25 PM »

Erm... Small? 19"?

ty4er · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:03:25 PM »

Price?

well theres this, may not be the cheapest but it sounds good :P
http://www.ebuyer.com/196524-lg-21-5-w2246s-bf-lcd-monitor-w2246s-bf

russian roulette · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:20:09 PM »

Quote from: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 04:00:25 PM

Erm... Small? 19"?

Just hook it up to your tv via vga cable.

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:22:11 PM »

That is one option, but it's kinda awkward with the position of my TV.

ty4er · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:22:47 PM »

Can you not move it?

G.K. · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:37:41 PM »

You should see SM's TV's, there's no way he can move 'em.

Sage · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2011, 06:31:28 PM »

why go small with a desktop??

Squirrel_Monkey · « **Reply #19 on:** August 31, 2011, 02:29:54 AM »

Because I haven't got room for a bigger screen?