I need a new computer

Sam_Spends_Too_Much

I'm looking to upgrade my current computer and know less than nothing about anything technical =( I only need the base unit as all the peripherals I have are working fine. All I basically want is some speed in the computer, soundcard would be good. Any good deals around anywhere??

Curry_Queen

My answer would be to build one!!! ... but I guess that's not much use to you if you're not technically minded. It isn't really that hard though and I've now built 2 from scratch, having no real tech experience either.

The other alternative would be if you had a friend/relative who might do it for you, or at least guide you in how to do it, as buying ready built machines these days can be a total rip-off and they are never the exact spec you need/want either

As a guide, I recently built a PC suitable for gaming for less than £250 and have just added a new graphics card to it costing £150, but that's still only £400 in total for a machine which would have cost me well in excess of £1000 from a high street retailer :eek:

vansboy

This is where we got ours - good reputation - & a proper warranty!!

http://www.evesham.com

Don't be put off by their 'business' looking site - they're really helpful people.

we knew nothing when we got ours.

Don't know much more now!!

VB

shrek101

You can buy barebones systems from several hardware suppliers.

http://www.komplett.co.uk
http://www.novatech.co.uk

alared

Complete Dell system for £241,what more do you want?

Description


Dimension 2400 (D02245)
Date & Time: Wednesday 16 February 2005 6:09 PM

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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Item Description Qty Unit Price
Incl. VAT
Dimension 2400 (D02245)
Date & Time: Wednesday 16 February 2005 6:09 PM 1 £241.43
Catalog Number: 202
Module Description Product Code Sku Id
Processor Intel® Celeron® Processor (2.4GHz, 128K cache, 400MHz FSB) 2007 [210-12389] 1
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SP2 - English 8213 [619-10687] 11
Memory 256MB Single Channel DDR (1x256MB) 4285 [370-11265] 3
Keyboard Dell QuietKey Keyboard 7234 [580-10209] 4
Monitor Dell E773p 17" (16.0 VIS) Value CRT Monitor 6215 [480-11776] 5
Hard Drive 40GB (7,200 rpm) IDE Hard Drive 4639 [400-11215] 8
Floppy Drives No Floppy Drive Required 4480 [385-10147] 10
Mouse Dell PS/2 Scroll Mouse 7187 [570-10189][570-10088] 12
Modem Dell v92 Data/Fax modem 6716 [530-10559][640-10270] 14
CD ROM/DVD ROM 48X DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 5251 [429-11152][429-11368][429-11155] 16
Speakers No Speakers 6655 [520-10217] 18
Microsoft Application Software Microsoft® Works 7.0 - English 9078 [630-10933] 25
Support Service 1 Year European Collect and Return Service 9895 [680-11594] 30
Home Installation Service No Installation Service Selected 13142 [683-11552] 32
Security Software No Security Subscription 12060 [650-10124] 40
Dell Picture Studio Dell Picture Studio - Photo Album Standard (60 Day Trial) 11920 [640-10339] 85
Paint Shop Dell Picture Studio - Paint Shop Pro 8.0 (60 Day Trial) 11922 [640-10340] 86
Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience 3.0 Basic 29152 [640-10413] 585

Total: £241.43
Incl. VAT

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Additional Discounts and Coupons

UK Free Delivery worth £57.58 (inc VAT) on selected DELL Dimension & Inspiron
Expires 16 February 2005 View Details

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Total excl. VAT VAT Rate Total incl. VAT
Sub-total £205.47 17.50 % £241.43
Total Delivery Charge £49.00 17.50 % £57.58
Delivery Charge Discount
-£49.00 17.50 % -£57.58 View Details

Total Price £205.47 17.50 % £241.43