I need to buy a new computer but dont know where to start

Donnie

Lifeisbutadream wrote: »

No it was some dodgy computer man who promised me a really great computer package and then charged me £1500 for a pile of sh*te... :cool:

Oh my.....:eek: That's pretty much the same spec of a Medion machine I bought more than three years ago from Woolworths for....£250. That included a printer.

Lifeisbutadream

Donnie wrote: »

Oh my.....:eek: That's pretty much the same spec of a Medion machine I bought more than three years ago from Woolworths for....£250. That included a printer.

I really dont want to know!:D

Can you see why I want rid?

Donnie

See; Much the same. Spent £25 on a graphic card upgrade.

I want to squeeze his neck. I think he may have used second hand parts. I would fix it for you for free. You really don't need to spend £500 to £600 in oder to obtain a machine suitable for your usage. Unless that includes a three year onsite warranty.

Coopdivi

I'm sorry Donnie, I haven't been on MSE for a little while but JasX has found Lifeis's thread on here and you have found one of her other threads.

Here's a few suggestions, Lifeis. They are all capable of fulfilling your computer needs.Don't forget that you can claim back the VAT because your new computer will be a business expense.

This PC from Ebuyer has no operating system but, if you feel up to it, you can install one yourself. It costs £230 (£196 ex vat)

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/218928

Windows 7 Professional £159 (£135 ex vat) from Ebuyer. I may have picked the wrong version but I'm sure somebody will be along soon to correct me...

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168375

If you can't be faffed with installing operating systems etc then Amazon has this Zoostorm Pc for £313 (£266 ex vat) It comes with Windows 7 Home Premium.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoostorm-2-4ghz-Windows-Premium-7871-0031/dp/B002UXQN5G/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1284689082&sr=1-3

Finally Ebuyer have a Zoostorm business PC for £388 (£330 ex vat). The operating system is Windows 7 Professional.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/227088

All prices include delivery costs.

VAT calculator: http://www.vatcalculator.org.uk/

A few ideas to think about anyway and I'm sure Donnie et al will have a few comments to make.

Donnie

Coopdivi wrote: »

I'm....

A few ideas to think about anyway and I'm sure Donnie et al will have a few comments to make.

You were right.

I wouldn't recommend buying a PC in that way, unless the OP has the possibility to purchase an extended service contract at a reasonable price. In addition, I don't know if Zoostorm have an online resource for drivers etc.
Better to purchase a more well supported system when it comes to a business computer for someone who isn't well versed with the technical aspect.

JasX

Donnie wrote: »

Better to purchase a more well supported system when it comes to a business computer for someone who isn't well versed with the technical aspect.

hence my Dell suggestion....

(tho there are certainly other options )

Donnie

Though since the OP already has a monitor and peripherals, perhaps she only needs a new tower. Of course what she really needs is a decent computer technician.