What desktop computer to buy for my needs?

lonestarfan

There are 2 Lenovo desktop pc's in pc world at £199

Lenovo idea centre Q190 desktop PC
Windows 8.1
Intel® Celeron® Processor 1017U
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB
With built-in WiFi


Lenovo H30
Windows 8.1
Intel® Pentium® Processor J2900
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB
With built-in WiFi


are either of them better spec than the one on e buyer at £149.99 which nifty attached as a link. That one is the Lenovo E50 Intel Pentium Quad Core J2900
4GB RAM
500GB HDD
DVD Writer
Windows 8.1 with Bing

Many thanks.

enfield_freddy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Asus-K5130-UK010S-Desktop-PC-Intel-Core-i3-3220T-1TB-HDD-6GB-DDR3-Windows-8-/281511193310?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&hash=item418b5feade

NiftyDigits

enfield_freddy wrote: »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Asus-K5130-UK010S-Desktop-PC-Intel-Core-i3-3220T-1TB-HDD-6GB-DDR3-Windows-8-/281511193310?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&hash=item418b5feade

** 3 Months Warranty **

You really need to stop.

lonestarfan

There are 2 Lenovo desktop pc's in pc world at £199

Lenovo idea centre Q190 desktop PC
Windows 8.1
Intel® Celeron® Processor 1017U
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB
With built-in WiFi


Lenovo H30
Windows 8.1
Intel® Pentium® Processor J2900
Memory: 4 GB
Hard drive: 500 GB
With built-in WiFi


are either of them better spec than the one on e buyer at £149.99 which nifty attached as a link. That one is the
Lenovo E50
Intel Pentium Quad Core J2900
4GB RAM
500GB HDD
DVD Writer
Windows 8.1 with Bing

Many thanks.

enfield_freddy

NiftyDigits wrote: »

** 3 Months Warranty **

You really need to stop.

yes its from VIP computers (wholesalers) on there ebay site


I already pointed out the best value systems (scan) http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/systems/scan-f-series but was shot down because there was no operating system

lonestarfan

enfield_freddy wrote: »

yes its from VIP computers (wholesalers) on there ebay site


I already pointed out the best value systems (scan) http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/systems/scan-f-series but was shot down because there was no operating system

Please don't think I shot you down. I thanked you for the post twice. I think I only need a quite basic spec so wasnt sure if it was good value for to buy something where I also had to add on the cost of the o/s. I will look at them again though. Thank you for your posts.

NiftyDigits

lonestarfan wrote: »

Please don't think I shot you down. I thanked you for the post twice. I think I only need a quite basic spec so wasnt sure if it was good value for to buy something where I also had to add on the cost of the o/s. I will look at them again though. Thank you for your posts.

Shoot him down....for even suggesting on the open forum that you should use a hacked OS on your new system.

NiftyDigits

enfield_freddy wrote: »

yes its from VIP computers (wholesalers) on there ebay site


I already pointed out the best value systems (scan) http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/systems/scan-f-series but was shot down because there was no operating system

Seriously....you need to stop.

Three month warranty is no good and to suggest someone install a hacked OS is not a good idea. So that would add £75 to the price if SCAN do the install.

The budget was £160...remember?

£225 with a three month warranty does not fit the remit. Nor does £210 with no OS.

NiftyDigits

The problem with the £150 Lenovo, is that it's disposable. You can fit a graphics card and you can swap the 4GB RAM module for 8GB. That's it.
But if that is enough for your needs, then it doesn't matter.

If you don't mind a refurb(12 month warranty); DELL Outlet have this for £191:

Inspiron 3847 Desktop • Inspiron 3847 Desktop
• Processor: Intel® Pentium® G3240 (3M Cache, 3.1GHz)
• Windows® 8.1
• 1 TB SATA III Hard Drive (7200RPM)
• Memory : 4 GB (1x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3
• Back Up Media Not Included
• Windows® 8.1 (64 Bit) English
• 16X DVD +/- RW Drive
• Dell Wireless-N 1705 + Bluetooth 4.0
• Mini-Tower Chassis
• Dell USB Keyboard

lonestarfan

NiftyDigits wrote: »

The problem with the £150 Lenovo, is that it's disposable. You can fit a graphics card and you can swap the 4GB RAM module for 8GB. That's it.
But if that is enough for your needs, then it doesn't matter.

If you don't mind a refurb(12 month warranty); DELL Outlet have this for £191:

Thanks much appreciated. I did like my Dell but have had nothing but trouble with grandmas Dell. Think I'm going to take more time and may add a bit more to the budget. But keep changing my criteria & budget lol makes it a moving beast. I'm glad you've given me that info about the Lenovo coupled with I don't think it's fast enough from reading the reviews. My approach needs to be - identify my needs. (First post) Find ranges that fit those needs and see what price they are rather than limit my budget.
I think I'd like pentium proceesor rather than celeron.