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Looking for bargain pc

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http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/desktops_better?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Quite fancy the £579 pc on this page but would like feedback and info on any better deals that are out there.
Thanks in advance
Kathy
Nuts oh Hazelnuts:rotfl:

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  • that isnt the true price when u go through to buy...it jumps it up with all crap dell add on..


    http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Systems/AriaNet/AriaNet+AMD+X2+4600%2B+PC+Package+?productId=27824

    thats a decent spec fully loaded pc for a run of the mill..

    if ur just word processing and internet browsing then u can get away with even less than that.

    but thats got a 19" TFT and mouse and all the goodies etc....

    EDIT: it is out of stock. but worth maybe holding on for a week see if they get any others in. or see what else they have on offer.
  • kathy206
    kathy206 Posts: 1,438 Forumite
    I went to the point in checkout without putting in card details and the price stayed constant.
    The system you linked is good but not much better than what I have now and I do play games (world of warcraft adict)
    Will keep looking but thanks for the reply :)
    Nuts oh Hazelnuts:rotfl:
  • GoofyGAT
    GoofyGAT Posts: 1,835 Forumite
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    Have a look at this similar thread, & this post in particular.

    As detailed there, you can configure the Dell Vostro 200 MT to suit your needs & budget. You'll get something better than the one you linked to for about the same money or less.

    First, reduce the warranty to Base & include the 22" TFT like in your original choice.

    No Windows Premium, but you could call them to change it to this if required.

    The Intel E6550/E6750 CPUs are more powerful than the AMD 5000+. C2Ds are better for gaming too. A benchmark comparison list.

    Add your own better graphics card to go with it as detailed in that post - all the ones suggested are better than the 8300GS in your original Dell. If you must have a DX10 card (especially if you choose Vista), but cannot afford a 8800 series one, go for a 8600GT/GTS at the very least. G
  • kathy206
    kathy206 Posts: 1,438 Forumite
    Thanks goofy I will have a play with that and see what I can get for similar money :)
    had a play and cant seem to change the graphics card but will play some more
    Nuts oh Hazelnuts:rotfl:
  • GoofyGAT
    GoofyGAT Posts: 1,835 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    kathy206 wrote: »
    had a play and cant seem to change the graphics card but will play some more
    You can't change the graphics card in that particular Dell, but as detailed in this post (& mentioned in post #4 above), you can buy a much better one separately. G
  • kathy206 wrote: »
    I went to the point in checkout without putting in card details and the price stayed constant.
    The system you linked is good but not much better than what I have now and I do play games (world of warcraft adict)
    Will keep looking but thanks for the reply :)


    awww well u didnt say that. its a diff ball game if ur going to play games on ur pc...
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