good value pc wanted

theGrinch

looking for a new pc for home use. net connection, word processing, music, watching films, burning discs. I have a £500 budget for base and monitor. can anyone recommend a good value one please?

moob_2

I would always use an independant shop for buying/building a pc. Check what is available on the big guys online and ask them to match it.

theGrinch

Im thinking Dell.

TheFlyingGerbil

I had a Dell (can't remember how old but it's 300mhz!) which still works great and feels really solid. After that I used an independent local company and while I asked them to match a well specced, well made machine, they put in the cheapest of everything and the stupid thing was never any good. I din't know any better then, but I wouldn't go near them again.

If you are using a local shop make sure you have some good recommendations from people you know, and don't be fobbed off with cheap components.

Joe

mostly

thinking dell to, keep an eye on the dell outlet, handy forum here
I was ripped off one to many times by my local indie in my naive youth.

f1charlie

Check the Dell deals here:

https://www.dmxdimension.com

and here:

https://www.wizmarkcomputers.co.uk

and remember to go through Quidco!

tomstickland

I'm lookin at Dell too: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=295760

tankard_2

Look on the Dell Site and try *building* a pc according to your budget and needs.

Then phone Dell. You will get it quicker, but at the web price.

Dell

I ordered a laptop this afternoon. The sales guy I spoke to was most helpful. If he didn't know the answer to my many questions he went off and phoned me back - straightaway!

johnmcn

http://www.gladiatorcomputers.com/ProductList.aspx?CategoryId=28.1&Link=BrowseSubCategory

oldagetraveller

Try http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk value for money, excellent products, excellent after sales, technical support and customer service on a local rate 'phone number.
Only possible drawback is about two weeks delivery (built to order).