What do I need to pay for new PC

PasturesNew

When I buy a new computer, I get them from ebuyer. I don't buy a monitor, keyboard, mouse as I've got those. I just get a base unit.

The last one I bought was an SFF, which is a much smaller box than a regular base unit - and yet still it cost under £200.

I just don't see the point of paying for bits I've already got.

DCFC79

You could build a pretty good 1 for £400 which would be fine for your needs

mulldoonuk

DCFC79 wrote: »

You could build a pretty good 1 for £400 which would be fine for your needs

With respect......
not everyone can build a pc..:rolleyes:

i wish i had a pound for everytime someone had asked about buying a new computer..
and someone from the "build it yourself posse"
had given the same answer you just did.

[Deleted User]

mulldoonuk wrote: »

With respect......
not everyone can build a pc..:rolleyes:

i wish i had a pound for everytime someone had asked about buying a new computer..
and someone from the "build it yourself posse"
had given the same answer you just did.

What's the problem? It's an alternative solution to the question that often works out better than buying an off the shelf computer. It's not exactly hard to put a few components together..

mulldoonuk

anewhope wrote: »

What's the problem? It's an alternative solution to the question that often works out better than buying an off the shelf computer. It's not exactly hard to put a few components together..

Please read the OP..

"Want to buy only from well known source."

DatabaseError

mulldoonuk wrote: »

With respect......
not everyone can build a pc.

absolutely right! Not everybody can build a PC, only those with...er...hands capable of holding a philips screwdriver can! ....oh.....and only then if they have the aforementioned screwdriver! ...and...er...that's it..! Perhaps you meant to say "not everyone wants to build a pc? +1 for the well known suppliers ebuyer, aria and ccl, all of which will supply a prebuilt generic machine for the terminally scared or lazy! The only real advantages of the 'build your own' route is...er... .....it's generally cheaper ....you source better quality components ....you build the PC to match your needs, not those of everyone else ....you don't have a load of junk preinstalled so it should be faster ....future upgradability is a serious option. ...but...besides that there's absolutely no point in going down the DIY route! (this from someone who was in PC world yesterday to buy some fans...saw the price and came home to order online, cheaper for better, even including the shipping!)

Sput2001

Bernie_Flint wrote: »

I would think anyone who can afford to spend £400+ on photoshop, wouldn't be at all fussed on how much the PC cost.

As mentioned, Photoshop Elements costs about a tenth of that, and would be fine for the vast majority of home users.

[Deleted User]

mulldoonuk wrote: »

Please read the OP..

"Want to buy only from well known source."

And on line shops selling components aren't

Sput2001

Marty_J wrote: »

£400 will get you a wonderful little Mac Mini.

Though if you're interested, they might be getting updated soon with NVIDIA chipsets, so it would be best to hold off for a few weeks.

Bear in mind you'd need to tack on some extra for a display, keyboard, mouse, speakers etc.

Jesthar

anewhope wrote: »

And on line shops selling components aren't

True enough, but not everyone has the inclination to build their own PC. I have done that, with help, but I'm a certified geek, and whilst it's not a hugely tricky process it does require a lot of research and time to do. Plus there's lack of guarantee the whole thing will work when you assemble it, the lack of tech support if things do go wrong, and the hassle of having to purchase and install all the software yourself. True, it can save you a load of money, and personally I'll probably build my next machine, too, but the temptation to go 'off the shelf', even for me, is strong!

~Jes