Small desktop processors ("towers")

ERICS_MUM

my desktop is 7 years old and very slow, I want to replace it but keep the monitor (screen ?) and keyboard if poss. I have 2 questions and would be grateful for advice/recommendations.

1. Is it possible to buy small processors that are just as powerful as the "standard" sizes. By small I mean small dimensions not power ! Can anyone recommend a brand please

2. Are keyboards and monitors universally compatible with PCs or do I need to check that my existing items will work with the new processor ?

thank you as always

Mr_Toad

Yes, have a look at the following;

http://www.ebuyer.com/500390-acer-revo-rl80-nettop-pc-dt-sm4ek-014

Your monitor and keyboard should be fine and you get a keyboard and mouse with it.

This is just one example, there are others. Just be aware that some don't come with Windows, usually the cheaper versions.

Here is a fuller list of some of the possibilities

http://www.ebuyer.com/store/Computer/cat/Nettop

Cisco001

Budget?
Main use?
http://www.dinopc.com/shop/pc/Mini-Carnivore-HTPC-124p876.htm
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=43&catid=2476

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ERICS_MUM wrote: »

my desktop is 7 years old and very slow

Can be fixed in 10 minutes by reinstalling windows using the factory image on your d drive, backup data first because a factory restore will wipe it.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00809678&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3552675&rule=46565&lang=en

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

Same advice for the netbook

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/supportOwnersHowToGuidePopup.do?howto_guide_seq=6375&prd_ia_cd=N0000137&map_seq=39923

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4729908

5/7 years isn't old.

Ad86

7 year old hardware is still going to be slow these days though.

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it will be as fast as it always was after a reinstall.

GlynD

After 7 years I think technology has moved on enough and prices fallen enough to warrant you treating yourself to a new machine. Follow Mr Toad's advice and you won't go wrong.

Ad86

closed wrote: »

it will be as fast as it always was after a reinstall.

Which will get blown away by a £150 tower unit these days

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without an operating system, I doubt it.

Ad86

Lol. Easily sortable

NiftyDigits

Ad86 wrote: »

Lol. Easily sortable

Perhaps you can explain.