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How to buy/build a cheap PC

bat191
bat191 Posts: 31 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Hi all,

I run a technology blog and have recently written a series of articles on how to purchase a new or used PC cheaply. I hope these help somebody:

How to buy a used PC for under £50

How to buy a used laptop for under £50

How to buy a used Mac for under £50

How to build a new gaming PC for under £300

I've also put together a list of free software which people might find useful.

The ultimate free software list for Windows

Hope these help guys!

Comments

  • guy999
    guy999 Posts: 325 Forumite
    Nice links thanks
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  • spakkker
    spakkker Posts: 1,322 Forumite
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    The cheap pc thread is spot on. I would have listed loot, stuff4sale etc. - the usual online classifieds.
  • silkcutblue
    silkcutblue Posts: 635 Forumite
    Great place to download loads of free software from - it's what our IT support company use.

    Ninite

    Instead of DLing this app and that app and some other app, you tickbox them and they DL in one .exe and install. Real time saver when you are setting up a new system.
  • Robin_T_Cox
    Robin_T_Cox Posts: 201 Forumite
    edited 27 August 2011 at 7:50PM
    http://microdream.co.uk

    Microdream supply a range of very powerful refurbished PCs that are well worth a second look.

    I got my Dell 670 workstation from them.
  • bat191
    bat191 Posts: 31 Forumite
    Thanks for the thumbs up guys.

    There are loads of places online to get good second hand/refurbished deals.

    I'll check out the ones that other responders have mentioned!
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