Is this an OK Computer deal?

portchieboy

I am looking to change my PC and havve been shown this offer. My screen is OK, so does not need replacement. I only use the computer for Internet, a few minor Office type things, and a little downloading. Also, it doubles as the music system in the back room.

With the addition of a couple of speakers, do we think this is basically OK?

Thanks.

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Source Budget Buster DUAL CORE Tower PC

£199.00 Ex VAT
£228.85 Inc VAT

• AMD Athlon X2 5200 2.7ghz Dual Core
• Seagate Maxtor 160GB SATA
• 2GB RAM DDR 2 667
• DVDRW Drive
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse
• 1 Year Return to Base Warranty
• Onboard Graphics and Sound
• Micro ATX Desktop Case (Black/Silver)
• NB: No OS
• FREE SHIPPING ON ALL SOURCE PCs!

• Model: STS-BB-DC

Knub

If you trust the company selling it then it looks fine to me for what you have described.

It will do the job nicely for browsing, office and a bit of downloading and music.

One thing worth noting : NO OPERATING SYSTEM.

Do you have a copy of windows XP, Vista, 7, etc

Operating system and speakers seem to be all you need!

geewhiz

Are you aware it's not got an operating system ?

Marty_J

Does it have an OS?

I'd rather spend a bit more and buy a Dell Inspiron 545.

portchieboy

Aware of the lack of OS thanks, intend to 'acquire' and add one.

Percy1983

Here is a much better deal:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/164667

For £1.13 more you get double the ram, three times the storage and a better CPU.

Strider590

Installing the OS could be a real pain in the harris if your not clued up on these things.... I assume this company offer the OS as an addon?

I wouldn't advise buying a system with no OS if you haven't done full installs before..... Will the company be supplying all the drivers for the components they've used?

macman

Totally agree with Marty. Add a legit copy of Vista to that and the saving is not huge. And until you've done the install you can't know if they'e put it together OK.

daily_2

You could always fix the one you have, reinstall the os, or upgrade the ram, and it won't be slow. Internet and office aren't demanding applications.

jammell

I'd say you can find better, but you'll need an "Operating System" i.e. Windows XP/Vista so that you can use the computer.

Ebuyer is always good for a great price!

Why not try building once for much cheaper? It's pretty easy.

tomsolomon

Its about right for a barebones system..
It always amazes me how these companies make money on these systems...

If you look at the price of the components to build a system like this it comes out at about the same price to build one from scratch..... They must be selling alot of them to make their money......

P.S. Nothing wrong with Linux.....