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Off-Topic => Off-Topic Discussion => Topic started by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 03:20:53 PM

Title: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: G.K. on August 30, 2011, 03:26:17 PM: What happened to this year's new one?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: russian roulette on August 30, 2011, 03:32:51 PM: Lenovo or Asus really come to mind for what you want.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er on August 30, 2011, 03:35:55 PM: Are you able to build it yourself or do you need it right away?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey 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?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: 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 (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt1310-desktop-pc-10553868-pdt.html)
Be honest
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: russian roulette 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 (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/advent-dt1310-desktop-pc-10553868-pdt.html)
Be honest
For budget gaming, perfect :thumbup
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er 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 (http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/10438722/art/advent/dt1310-desktop-pc.html?srcid=369&Partenaire=affiliatewindow&CodePromo=oui)
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er 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?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 04:00:25 PM: Erm... Small? 19"?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er 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 (http://www.ebuyer.com/196524-lg-21-5-w2246s-bf-lcd-monitor-w2246s-bf)
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: russian roulette 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.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 30, 2011, 04:22:11 PM: That is one option, but it's kinda awkward with the position of my TV.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: ty4er on August 30, 2011, 04:22:47 PM: Can you not move it?
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: G.K. on August 30, 2011, 04:37:41 PM: You should see SM's TV's, there's no way he can move 'em.
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Sage on August 30, 2011, 06:31:28 PM: why go small with a desktop??
Title: Re: Getting a new Desktop where to start?
Post by: Squirrel_Monkey on August 31, 2011, 02:29:54 AM: Because I haven't got room for a bigger screen?