Need a new PC - help!!

longwalks1

Back to basics im afraid, am after a new PC for home use thats fast and can run several internet pages at once, ideally would like a small base unit/tower so to save on desk space, but not scrimp on performance/usb ports etc.
I wont be running games/CAD packages or anything fancy, just internet (for work/hobby) excel and word etc.

What should i be looking for please, and wheres best to buy from??

RichardD1970

Take a look at Medion. well spec'ed kit at good prices.

As for what to buy, the best you can afford.

torbrex

I went to a local guy and got one built to my own specs, nothing extra on it that I won't need and plenty of scope for upgrades in the future.

longwalks1

Thanks people, what do i need to look for to run several internet pages and excel and word at once, is it the RAM? And im confused about i3, i5 and i7 and the numbers that follow them

torbrex

I got 4GB ram with mine and I've no problem running multiple programmes.

JJ_Egan

Plenty of ram but the main requirement is your internet connection not the PC .

longwalks1

JJ_Egan wrote: »

Plenty of ram but the main requirement is your internet connection not the PC .

I'll be using WiFi, i live in a rural area and ben told max will be 7Mb/s, is that good?
And would it make much difference if i hard wired in a connection to my pc (upstairs and along the landing) from my router in the lounge?

JJ_Egan

You wont know what your WiFi speed is until you measure it in place .

NiftyDigits

What wrong with your current PC?

bazza1603

Look for the cube desktop on Saveonlaptops £229...and a canny machine at that