New system required

Legacy_user

Since '01, I've been using windows '98 and feel it's about time I upgraded. My usage dictates the machine should have the following minimum requirements:-

Speed CPU 2.6ghz
RAM 512mb
disc 80gb
DVD re-writer
Windows XP

My keyboard/mouse/flatscreen are all OK, so there isn't a need to replace those. If anyone has any info that might help, I'd be grateful.islandman

mike_paterson

A very brief search found http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=95743 at ebuyer.
Spec is :
The Acer Aspire SA60 provides a desktop filled with performance, expandability and functionality — for the best value on the market. The Aspire SA60, It's all you need!
Features

• Intel 335D 2.80GHz 256KB Processor
• 80GB SATA HDD
• 256MB DDR
• DVD RW 16Xx Dual & Double layer
• 9 in 1 memory card reader
• 64Mb Graphics
• Speakers USB Stereo
• PS2 kybd+ball mouse TXXX
• Modem
• Maximum Onboard VGA Memory: 64MB
• PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
• 2 Stereo Speakers USB
• Warranty: 1 year collect and return

Ports & Slots

• Number of Serial Ports 1
• PCI Slots: 3 x PCI, 1 x 8X AGP
• Number of Parallel Ports 1
• Number of USB ports Front 2
• Number of USB Ports Rear 4
• Graphics Expansion Slot: AGP
• Number of PS2 ports 2

Software Included

• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Microsoft Works
• Norton AntiVirus 2005
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0
• Cyberlink Power DVD for DVD
• NTI CD-Maker Gold for CD-RW / Combo / DVD burner

Price is: £229.99 £270.24 inc VAT

The memory is really the minimum that you will need for running XP properly. You can easily add additional DDR memory at a later stage (should be able to add 256MB extra for about £12-15 from ebay)

Undoubtedly there will be better deals to be had but this looks a good starting point.

Cheers
Mike

System

Thanks Mike, I will take a look at the site etc. Currently having a tidy up of work station (for the umpteenth time!). Will monitor responses.

GoofyGAT

Similar query by islandman posted on the same day - click here. I'm , G

Edinburghlass_2

I will shift this thread over to the I Wanna board so the board guide there can merge some of the answers here with the thread running there.