Desktop died. Need advice on a replacement

Nit

My desktop has finally had its chips and can't be resurrected


I'm looking to get a replacement. My budget is £400.


A ready built PC is what I'm after.

I'd like a decent warrantee and preferably not a 'return to base' one.


I don't do gaming but do play the odd game, though none of this online stuff.

I've had a look at aria, dino, chillblast and mesh for ideas but lost the plot completely when it came to configuring the PC. Haven't a clue as to what CPU or mobo would be best to go for.

Do I go for Windows 7 or windows 8?

Oh and I do want it to run quiet!

Any help would be ever so much appreciated before I loose the will to live :A

Basil1234

8 is a diaster zone have look for reviews basically tablet mode and desktop mode and can't carry info thru from one to the other. regards running quiet you want a ssd hard drive but they don't come cheap!
also you thought of a lappy at all as desktops are now getting very old unless you need a desk taking all the space up?

yangptangkipperbang

Basil1234 wrote: »

also you thought of a lappy at all as desktops are now getting very old unless you need a desk taking all the space up?

Laptops are expensive for what they are, compared to the equivalent desktop. They are expensive to repair and when they die you have to buy a complete new one - with a desk top you just replace the bit that died: keyboard, monitor, etc, etc

........and of course, laptops are so easy to drop, lose or get nicked.

Nit

Thanks, Basil, I'll avoid win 8 in that case :eek:

I don't like laptops and would prefer to sit happily at my desk

NiftyDigits

Expect updates to reintroduce booting direct to Desktop and in the meantime, a Start button.
I don't ever upgrade a Microsoft OS until the first service pack has been introduced. Wouldn't dream of paying to be their guinea pig.

Notwithstanding, there is a new DELL thread running here.

gonzo127

the main thing will be which 'odd' game do you play, are we talking about a bit of minecraft, sims, or crysis 3?

anyway with a £400 budget you will have to compromise somewhere which is why finding out which game you like to play could make a difference, also what other stuff do you use it for ie video editing, photoshop, or just office and internet?

Taverman

I have been using Windows 8 for about 8 months without any issues. It is quick to load, plenty of apps to install, and once you are used to the different layout it is easy to use.

I also know that HP are offering a £100 cashback on certain laptops bringing the cost down to £269 (HP 650 on ebuyer) which is a bargain.

Hope you get sorted.

Tav

Nit

NiftyDigits wrote: »

Notwithstanding, there is a new DELL thread running here.

Thanks. I'll take a look.

gonzo127 wrote:

which 'odd' game do you play

Just light stuff, nothing CPU or graphic intensive

I do a fair bit of photoshop and some video editing but most of the time it's office and internet usage.

Cisco001

I suggest you go for AMD A10-5800K

This will be in your budget. But I don't know what PSU it use.
http://www.cclonline.com/product/109694/NoMfgCode/All-CCL-Desktops/CCL-Elite-Shikra-Gaming-PC/CCL-EL-SHK/

Or go for overclockers, it is £440, but it has a better case and PSU
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FS-315-OE&groupid=43&catid=2475&subcat=2485

albionrovers

I would pay extra for Windows XP

grumpycrab

albionrovers wrote: »

I would pay extra for Windows XP

Or run XP in a virtual machine under any OS. Perhaps a little OTT :-)
http://tinyapps.org/blog/windows/201210210700_xp_mode_virtualbox.html
NB. if not run under Windows7Professional would violate the Windows XP Mode EULA