Would you recommend this desktop?

NiftyDigits

If you decide to go for one of the ZooStorm machines or another without an OS, I would recommend that you don't buy an Operating System at the same time.
You can download Windows 7 direct from Microsoft's distributor at no cost and install it to the PC to see how you get on with the machine and Windows 7.
The disc will have a 30 day evaluation period. So that will give you a chance to evaluate the machine.
If you decide to send the machine back within it's evaluation period, you won't be stuck with a useless and expensive licence.
Only purchase the licence/key once you decide to keep the machine.

So you'll just need to buy the tower and we'll talk you through the installation.

NiftyDigits

BoyBlunder wrote: »

Thanks for all your help here :T I'm now thinking maybe I shouldn't be in such a hurry and be a bit more patient with delivery etc.

With the cost of the OS I sort of think maybe it's simpler to buy a desktop with it already installed. Zoostorm seems to be featuring a bit on this forum and I've discovered Argos seem do them with Windows 7 loaded on - they do seem to have a few different models to mull through though Delivery seems to be ? 10 days. Not quite sure right now what to do but thanks everyone, I've made my mind up not to go with the original post

We haven't recommend that you buy a ZooStorm from Argos. The ZooStorm from eBuyer is recommended because it is cheap.
Don't worry about the OS for now.

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backup and factory restore will put yours back to speedy if that's what prompted the replacement

anotheruser

^ For a while maybe.
But an old system is an an old system. Newer software simply won't work on old hardware.

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for most users, there's very little software (mostly games), that won't work on old hardware.

matttye

anotheruser wrote: »

^ For a while maybe.
But an old system is an an old system. Newer software simply won't work on old hardware.

The way I see it is what's the harm in trying?

If a restore solves the problem - great! No need to buy a new PC.

If it doesn't, at least you've tried.

What is "old" by the way? My PC is about 7 years old (the components were released longer ago than that, though) and it still runs today's software. About £400 on eBay back in the day.

Edit: just checked and my processor was released in January 2008... thought it was older than that.

ptrichardson

BoyBlunder wrote: »

Hi I'm looking for a desktop...yes definitely a desktop, not a laptop. I currently have a Dell which I bought new and have had more than a few years now.

I'd be using it mainly to have a number of applications open at the same time. Lots of internet browsing, multiple pages together etc. Webcam and skyping.

I thought this refurb seemed a good price. I realise it doesn't come with leads, mouse and keyboards etc but does it have everything else needed? Would I just be able to plug my existing Dell monitor in and go?

I want a pc pretty quick so any advice welcome. Thanks

Agh,can't post links but item is on ebay:
Windows 7 Dell Core 2 Duo 4GB Ram - 1000GB HD
dvd
Windows 7, Open Office, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Security Essentials Anti Virus, Adobe Flash Player, VLC media player, Adobe Reader, WinRAR

£149.99 with 1 year warranty. Seller is titanium computers

Thanks

Love the way they've included a load of software that is ALL free (and I'm assuming the Win7 license was on the box too)

No, I wouldn't buy a Core 2 Duo based system today. Its really out of date.

For £220 ish, ebuyer often knock out cheap desktop units. Ebay in general might get you something pretty decent too, and 2nd hand desktops are cheap.