After a new PC (just the base unit needed)

DCFC79

I'm after a new PC, just a base unit/tower is needed.

Would be used for emails, doing word documents, playing web based games and games from the Championship Manager series like 01/02, 03/04, CM 4 CM 10, Football Manager 5 and some of the first GTA.


What I have just listed I imagine I would have to use a virtual machine.


Budget wise £300 but can spend more and which Operating would you suggest ? I'd like it to last a number of years, what would everyone recommend.

Have checked there's a Win 7/Win 8 update for the printer.

Forgot to say would need a DVD drive for writing music to disc and playing music.

I_have_spoken

Windows 7. Then get the free upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.

enfield_freddy

read this link https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5164313 and many others


I still stand behind the one from scan computers @ about £220 + operating sys http://www.scan.co.uk/products/scan-h5a-pre-built-pc-amd-a4-4000-4gb-ddr3-1tb-hdd-dvdrw-w-o-o-s

DCFC79

I_have_spoken wrote: »

Windows 7. Then get the free upgrade to Windows 10 later this year.

Thanks, I'd read about that the other dag

enfield_freddy wrote: »

read this link https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5164313 and many others


I still stand behind the one from scan computers @ about £220 + operating sys http://www.scan.co.uk/products/scan-h5a-pre-built-pc-amd-a4-4000-4gb-ddr3-1tb-hdd-dvdrw-w-o-o-s

Thanks I'll take a look.

One I could add to would be a good idea eg add extra ram at some point in the future

enfield_freddy

most of the ones listed in that posting were pre manufactured , and built to a price , in a lot of cases using non modifiable cases , and with motherboards/mem configuration that is limited.


the one at scan uses a std PC case that can accept std accessories , and a fast Asus board that has not had the bios stripped for the pc maker ,


I like the g3220 processor , it runs rings around a Celeron , I would imagine that scan would upgrade the memory to 8g for an extra £30

Fightsback

Here is a G3220 from Lenovo, for £199 after £30 cashback and comes with both W7 pro and W8.1 pro.

http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Lenovo_ThinkCentre_E73_10DR_-_Tower_-_1_x_Pentium_G3220_-_3_GHz_-_RAM_4_GB__10DR000CUK/version.asp

enfield_freddy

the trade in , seems to be for business users only , and after jumping thru hoops , you have to pay for the postage of your old computer to them..


if I am wrong (and the qualifying products page does not work?) , please correct me


having said that , its only got a small hard drive (by todays standards) and the case has no capacity for addons (card readers / extra usb 3 ports)

Fightsback

enfield_freddy wrote: »

the trade in , seems to be for business users only , and after jumping thru hoops , you have to pay for the postage of your old computer to them..


if I am wrong (and the qualifying products page does not work?) , please correct me


having said that , its only got a small hard drive (by todays standards) and the case has no capacity for addons (card readers / extra usb 3 ports)

I assume you are referring to me as you have not quoted anyone.

1) It's not a trade-in, it's a direct cashback offer you claim from Lenovo after 30 days from invoice and no later than 60 days. Part time business cleaning windows

Claim here:

https://lenovo-offers.com/business

2 ) It has an SD card reader built in

3 ) It's very well put together and very quiet, I've done a couple of these for friends.

4 ) For that price whack an SSD in it, it's the best upgrade you can make

5) For £200 you are not going to get a Bentley but you are getting good value for money.

6 ) Even if you don't claim the cashback , it's still good at £229. Too bad you missed the boat these were £189 after cashback a couple of weeks ago.

7 ) Next time I won't bother, I'm not getting paid.

grumpycrab

A bit left-field but if not needed for modern games and would like it to last I'd get the best CPU you can afford...
http://www.misco.co.uk/product/2169287/Lenovo-ThinkCentre-Edge-E73-SFF-Intel-Core-i5-4460s-4GB-500GB-Windows-7-Professional-preloaded-Windows-8-1-Pro-RDVD-Desktop-PC

This is about £286 (after cashback) and has Windows7 preloaded. Case/motherboard may be a bit old/not very upgradeable. But CPU is about 2x speed of the G3220.

DCFC79

grumpycrab wrote: »

A bit left-field but if not needed for modern games and would like it to last I'd get the best CPU you can afford...
http://www.misco.co.uk/product/2169287/Lenovo-ThinkCentre-Edge-E73-SFF-Intel-Core-i5-4460s-4GB-500GB-Windows-7-Professional-preloaded-Windows-8-1-Pro-RDVD-Desktop-PC

This is about £286 (after cashback) and has Windows7 preloaded. Case/motherboard may be a bit old/not very upgradeable. But CPU is about 2x speed of the G3220.

Looks not bad actually.

Are dell machines worth it ?

Fightsback

grumpycrab wrote: »

A bit left-field but if not needed for modern games and would like it to last I'd get the best CPU you can afford...
http://www.misco.co.uk/product/2169287/Lenovo-ThinkCentre-Edge-E73-SFF-Intel-Core-i5-4460s-4GB-500GB-Windows-7-Professional-preloaded-Windows-8-1-Pro-RDVD-Desktop-PC

This is about £286 (after cashback) and has Windows7 preloaded. Case/motherboard may be a bit old/not very upgradeable. But CPU is about 2x speed of the G3220.

Nay bad, good spot.

:T