New computer?

derrick

Looking at the bottom right computer as it appears to be able to get Windows 7.

Main differences I can see are HDD, (I don't need 1TB), and the processor, the dearer one also has a 2 year guarantee.

All prices exclude VAT.

If none recommended, when looking for a computer I understand the main component is the processor, if so which processor should I be looking at, (not re this advert),for best results?

bod1467

So which one are you comparing it against? Bottom left?

I would tend to go for the better CPU if I could afford it. (You can probably negotiate a Windows 7 "downgrade" on any of the machines).

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3240-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4440

But based on these comparisons, there's not really a lot to choose between them. It depends on what you plan to do with the machine.

Note: the 3.1GHz i5 is the 4440 not 4400 as shown in the advert in your post. The 4400 is a 2.7GHz clock.

Fightsback

How much do you want to spend and what do you want to use a computer for ?

kwikbreaks

There are some bargains to be had by looking for refurbs from a reputable seller. I have just bought one on eBay with a better spec and cheaper than any of those. Of course you wouldn't be getting the two year warranty.

Processor is Intel Core i7-3770 CPU. Memory or a disk upgrade would be cheap but I will plunder the ssd and 4GB of memory from my current desktop anyway assuming the memoty type turns out to be correct. It comes with Win 7 x64 Pro. I'll probably upgrade to Win 10 though.

Fightsback

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Still some 2nd gen i7s there though, good price. This CPU has a lot of grunt:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-8200-Elite-Desktop-Computer-i7-Quad-Core-3-40GHz-4GB-160GB-Win-7-/262086995181?hash=item3d059a2ced

Beware folks if you want to throw in a discrete graphics card it's a low profile case and I think they are only 320w PSUs.

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Gaming-Read-Only/Upgrading-PSU-in-Elite-8200/td-p/885637

Kwikbreaks, out of interest what did you buy and how much ?

kwikbreaks wrote: »

There are some bargains to be had by looking for refurbs from a reputable seller. I have just bought one on eBay with a better spec and cheaper than any of those. Of course you wouldn't be getting the two year warranty.

Processor is Intel Core i7-3770 CPU. Memory or a disk upgrade would be cheap but I will plunder the ssd and 4GB of memory from my current desktop anyway assuming the memoty type turns out to be correct. It comes with Win 7 x64 Pro. I'll probably upgrade to Win 10 though.

derrick

bod1467 wrote: »

So which one are you comparing it against? Bottom left?

I would tend to go for the better CPU if I could afford it. (You can probably negotiate a Windows 7 "downgrade" on any of the machines).

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Pentium-G3240-vs-Intel-Core-i5-4440

But based on these comparisons, there's not really a lot to choose between them. It depends on what you plan to do with the machine.

Note: the 3.1GHz i5 is the 4440 not 4400 as shown in the advert in your post. The 4400 is a 2.7GHz clock.

Yes bottom left, (it is the only one with a 2 year gtee on that page as mentioned in my OP:))

Fightsback wrote: »

How much do you want to spend and what do you want to use a computer for ?

I was thinking around £300, usage just general plus playing back and editing HD videos,(via VLC).

As I mentioned in my OP, "I understand the main component is the processor, if so which processor should I be looking at"?

Re processors is there a "list" I should be looking at and what would be the best/worst?


kwikbreaks, I don't really want to go for refurbished.

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enfield_freddy

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

kwikbreaks

Fightsback wrote: »

Kwikbreaks, out of interest what did you buy and how much ?

That's the one I bought - I had the last one. Not picked it up from Argos yet as I'm away from home. That seller does still have a slightly lower spec one a tad cheaper. They also have others such as dual core Pentiums well under £100. I'm just upgrading from a low end i5 machine.

derrick

enfield_freddy wrote: »

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

I'm afraid that list does nothing for me.

What I need is an idea of what would be a rubbish CPU and what would be a good one.

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Fightsback

kwikbreaks wrote: »

That's the one I bought - I had the last one. Not picked it up from Argos yet as I'm away from home. That seller does still have a slightly lower spec one a tad cheaper. They also have others such as dual core Pentiums well under £100. I'm just upgrading from a low end i5 machine.

Not in the market, nice price though for the still very capable i7-3770.

kwikbreaks

derrick wrote: »

kwikbreaks, I don't really want to go for refurbished..

Fair enough. I was just pointing out the sort of savings that are possible by doing so. What you tend to get are ex-business machines.