Need help getting new desktop computer

soon2bjobless

Old faithful has died - beyond economic repair

So as its been years since I bought a computer I need all the help I can get!

I just need a base unit as have all monitor, speakers etc. Also needs to be bought on-line.

I really havent a clue what to look for -what make, how much memory etc or what good sites to buy from.

Budget is up to about £350 - dont need anything too fancy (dont game or use it for videos)

Help!

closed

How has it died?

Any new pc will do general tasks easily.

http://www.dmxdimension.com/

http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/Desktop-PC

Grampus8

Soon, follow closed's help and you might find it's ok.

soon2bjobless

Thanks for the links - I'm even more confused now! I know I want Windows 7 as I have that on my laptop (had xp on the old one) - there seems to be all diferent kinds of Windows 7 - which one is the best? I have no idea about RAM or intel doo-daas (yes, extremely techie-challenged here!)
So off to look at nice pictures of computers but have no idea of whats what.....

closed

What is wrong with the old one?

All versions of W7 will do what you want, so go for the cheapest - home basic or home premium are found on most new machines.

ram 2GB upwards is the norm nowadays.

Intel vs amd, both will work, personally I'd go for Intel

soon2bjobless

Kind of narrowed it down - what do people think of these 2?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/compaq-sg3-350uk-desktop-pc-with-20-monitor-09885841-pdt.html

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/G5326UK-Desktop-Intel-Pentium-Windows/dp/B004L519JG/ref=pd_cp_computers_3

Thanks

GunJack

or how about this combo, less than £300 in total.......

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/251310

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/173791

gonzo127

this is pretty good
http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=1061
£25 for delivery
also pretty good
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/system/Cyberpower_H67_configurator/

Pinkypants

I've always liked the look of these from Dinopc.

http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/Duke-AMD-955-89p757.htm

http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/Duke-AMD-955-USB3-89p761.htm

and shall be ordering one when finances permit.

Evren

If you have a techsavvy friend, Buy the parts and build it yourself, it's not hard, and a lot cheaper for better stuff.

If you want a basic PC thats prebuilt however, Novatech is a good choice, they do what is called "barebones" which usually need a hardrive installing (Very easy)

Spend

soon2bjobless wrote: »

Kind of narrowed it down - what do people think of these 2?

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/compaq-sg3-350uk-desktop-pc-with-20-monitor-09885841-pdt.html

or

http://www.amazon.co.uk/G5326UK-Desktop-Intel-Pentium-Windows/dp/B004L519JG/ref=pd_cp_computers_3

Thanks

You mentioned that you dont need a monitor in your original post, but the pc world option you linked to includes monitor, which affects the price, so you could get same PC for less..

Do you have any particular brand in mind, and what about a budget?