advice on whether to replace / restore

Cisco001

NiftyDigits wrote: »

I would choose this DELL in conjunction with the 10% off VIP code. Then to perhaps fit my own graphics card.

That way you can avoid 8.1 with BING and gain more storage, a DVD drive, Wireless and Bluetooth.

What PSU Dell coming with?

Getting 1 external ODD and usb wifi adaptor if needed would be easier for non techie people than Open the case, and look for where to stick the video card in.
And opening the case could possible void warranty...

NiftyDigits

Cisco001 wrote: »

What PSU Dell coming with?

Getting 1 external ODD and usb wifi adaptor if needed would be easier for non techie people than Open the case, and look for where to stick the video card in.
And opening the case could possible void warranty...

It can't be any worse than the PSU that Zoostorm supply. On a perusal of an earlier machine, I can state that it was the worst example that I've seen.

Don't make drama about fitting a graphics card. It's quite likely they wouldn't bother anyway. Even if they did...it's very simple to do.
As to the warranty, the form is usually that they won't guarantee anything in relation to the fitted part.

Either way, the DELL is just better, for the reasons outlined above...including the fact that it is not supplied with Windows 8.1 with BING.