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I am looking to replace and old pc but dont know what to buy.
Does anyone recommend HP/Compaq ?
What processor AMD/ Intel ?

Dont do gaming so no need for seperate graphics.
Mainly for browsing, banking and email.

Any assistance would be much appreciated.

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  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    some of the HP (not Compaq ) 'business' machines are very nice indeed/ I'd probably opt for an Intel /
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • free4440273
    free4440273 Posts: 38,438 Forumite
    even an Intel i3 processor would meet your needs //
    BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!

    THE KILLERS :cool:

    THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:
  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    budget?

    and whats wrong with old system? as most old systems (generally upto 10 years old) are more than good enough for your listed usages
    Drop a brand challenge
    on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
    10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
    20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
    30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)
  • HP (not Compaq )is good , but you really need a "branded" PC.
    You can search for custom built PC (in most cases this is the cheaper way to haveup to date PC)
    On your second question - most of AMD CPUs are budged orientated ,Intel provides rougher power for their products (top performance for recourse demanding applications ,but the price is ...... ) Mainly for browsing, banking and email - AMD
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