No back up and PC packed up HELP

veruccasalt

uuhhh hum, minds out of the gutter please :eek:

I meant I shop, check bank statements, read MSE, a few spreadsheets, print photos, itunes etc on my pc. Kids use Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Lego website (DS) and Jack Wills website (DD).

paddyrg

Frankly any new PC is capable of doing all those things well, so look for something you like at the pricepoint you want to pay. Legally you cannot transfer an OEM license from one machine to another, and some product keys will only work with individual system builders OS builds, so I'd suggest just getting a readymade off-the-shelf box with a pre-installed oS and a warranty. And I personally like to shop on the high street as opposed to online, the prices aren't that far off and I do like the reassurance of having a face to talk to (and keeping the high street alive!). Your preferences may vary :-)

tomsolomon

paddyrg wrote: »

Frankly any new PC is capable of doing all those things well, so look for something you like at the pricepoint you want to pay. Legally you cannot transfer an OEM license from one machine to another, and some product keys will only work with individual system builders OS builds, so I'd suggest just getting a readymade off-the-shelf box with a pre-installed oS and a warranty. And I personally like to shop on the high street as opposed to online, the prices aren't that far off and I do like the reassurance of having a face to talk to (and keeping the high street alive!). Your preferences may vary :-)

It's always reassuring to have a high street face, to push you into a sale you don't really need, along with bloat ware, and an anti virus that's way over priced, and totally useless...:D

closed

buy a new psu, and it may last another 6 years

veruccasalt

I think, because I don't really know much about this stuff and it is a lot of money, I find it reassuring to go into a shop and try to find someone who knows what they are talking about.

I agree that I could probably get what I need for a couple of hundred quid, but I would like to pay a bit more and get a whoop-de-doo computer. the things that are most important to me are reliability and quality, and TBH I don't mind paying a bit extra for it. As far as anti-virus software goes, I currently have some flipping stupid Virgin media stuff that drives me up the wall on a daily basis, so the thought of getting rid of that and starting with something new is a definite silver lining to this cloud.

Suppose I pay £600-£700 for a new computer now that lasts another 5 to 7years, I will be well happy.

closed

You really don't need to spend anything near that for the use you require, spending £700 doesn't guarantee longevity. Buy a cheap psu, fit it, if it powers up, uninstall the av, replace with avast free, and backup your data. If it was slow, that is easily cured for free.

If you really want a new one, just buy a well known brand, eg Dell, and also consider a laptop.

veruccasalt

closed wrote: »

buy a new psu, and it may last another 6 years

Definitely going to try this first, quite like the idea of the challenge! And I don't think I have anything to lose from trying this.

Yikes, that's another wicket gone.

closed

Ideally get a usb caddy, and recover your data before trying the new psu, guides and video's all over the web, as well as guidance on here

veruccasalt

closed wrote: »

You really don't need to spend anything near that for the use you require, spending £700 doesn't guarantee longevity. Buy a cheap psu, fit it, if it powers up, uninstall the av, replace with avast free, and backup your data. If you really want a new one, just buy a well known brand, eg Dell, and also consider a laptop.

Yes, but you see I WANT to! I don't know if you know your Roald Dahl very well, but Verucca Salt is the spoilt girl who gets a golden ticket in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory because she REALLY REALLY wants one. (VS were my initials before I got married, so the forum name Veruccasalt seemed to fit very well-at least I am aware of my faults!) I know I don't spend a lot of money on me (DH might disagree!) but I do love nice new gadgets. I have quite a nice Sony laptop (not that I rate Sony as a brand any longer) so am feeling quite excited about getting a new PC.

Rufus_M

The words "hard work" spring to mind.