Pc for around 6-700£ What can i get ?

DavidF

As the title says i have around 600-700£ to spend on a new pc. what can i get for my dosh these days? I have asked a similar question elswhere on the forum but thought you techies may know a little more of whats available. Really would like a monitor and pc bundle of highest spec poss.

Jon_C

Desktop/laptop?

What screen size?

Do you need wireless networking kit? If so, do you have a cable or ADSL broadband connection at home?

What peripherals do you need (eg printer, scanner, speakers)?

What other extras? TV card? Card reader?

Do you need word processing software? Many machines come bundled with the very basic Microsoft Works but if you need Word, you're best paying for a legit copy with your computer. Buying it at a later date can cost a fair bit more.

How often will you use this computer and what for? Gaming/graphics work/video editing/word processing/just getting online once in a while?

I'm sure we'd all like to help you but these are all things we'd need to know to offer any useful advice.

There's no point spending money on things you won't use when you could put it towards better components you really do need.

CIS

If your wanting an idea, have a look at https://www.dell .co.uk for a rough idea and then shop around, you should be able to beat them in a lot of cases.

https://www.ebuyer.com
https://www.aria.co.uk
https://www.dell.co.uk

Or, you could build your own ...

DavidF

Sorry i should have been more precise. The oc is actually for my cousin hers has just packed up. Im sure she would be happy with a 17-19" flat screen monitor. As for the wireless she is already connected to the net through aol so no need for any connection equipment. She would need a dvd writer ect and she wants one that runs fast lol.(Her words not mine). I would be able to build but she cannot and we are in diff parts of the country. It is a desktop she is after.

inatomato

I mostly agree with Jon_C - decide what you want first, then shop. I would build my own (have done for years) as it means you get the specs you want. Whilst not rocket science, it's not eveyone's cup of tea.

I would avoid the 'usual suspects' - Currys, Dixons, Comet etc. as you almost certainly buy a better spec and quality online or elsewhere. Not always the case, but you'll need to look hard to find a real bargain.

Dell are well-made in the main - but probably pricier than some others, and ebuyer.co.uk often have some real beauties and are good for buying bits if you want to build one for yourself.

DavidF

Hi people just giving this post a little bump see if anyone has any more ideas for me. so lets recap what i want.
1. 17" flat panel monitor
2. Pc (as Fast a processor as priuce allows)Plus 1 Gig+ Ram
3. Dvd writer
4 DvD Rom
5. Scope for upgrades in future.

She is not bothered about fancy graphics or sound. So with all the requirements as above anyone got any ideas?

gunneradt

get a dvd writer and a cd writer rather than a dvd rom

yorica

I've been using https://www.pcpro.co.uk for lots of free advice. I agree that you should steer clear of the high street and look at more specialised retailers.

The fact you not interested in games should help your PC budget.

cougar_3

With point five of what you need, don't use Dell. They will use their own shape components so you can't upgrade it yourself. I think that if you build it yourself, it would cost around £500