New Desktop Experts needed

Hasbeen

Require new desktop. Narrowed down to 2 x HP. But cannot tell which is best value. Any help appreciated.

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Compare.aspx?sel=DTP&merchCmp=1EU82EA%23ABU%7CZ7C95EA%23ABU

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Compare.aspx?sel=DTP&merchCmp=%7CZ7C95EA%23ABU

Will not let me show both at same time

Frozen_up_north

For what purpose? They are both very expensive for general use...

Hasbeen

Do everyday computing excel spread sheets, word, publisher business use etc not gaming. Its basically never off but PSU is failing. hairdryer at use. Also looking at some attempt to future proof. Current HP pavilion is 11yrs old.

Just do not know what is best spec at that money.

Linton

Why that amount of money? The processor and graphics spec seems OTT for general use.

The main practical advantage of the more expensive machine is that it has an SSD (Solid State Drive) which will make a very noticable performance difference particularly when booting or with heavy disk usage. I suggest you look for a lower cpu/graphics spec (ie cheaper) machine with an SSD.

Hasbeen

Thank you for replies. I thought they both had ssd? I was looking at internal storage / memory. Can get 5% off prices so softens it a little

But as they are different in some aspects just confused

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Compare.aspx?sel=DTP&merchCmp=Z7C95EA%23ABU%7CZ7C78EA%23ABU%7C1EU82EA%23ABU

Hasbeen

Cheaper model with ssd?

http://store.hp.com/UKStore/Merch/Compare.aspx?sel=DTP&merchCmp=%7CZ7C78EA%23ABU%7C

JJ_Egan

Personally i would not touch HP .Would generally find a local reliable PC builder/ Supplier .

Cisco001

Intel is on 8th gen core i CPU now. i won't go for 6th gen.

Are you in hurry, if not, you would better wait to see if there is black friday deal.

If you are not gaming, you won't need video card.

If you want to future proof, get custom build PC which you can choose good quality component.

By the way, i would wait 1 or 2 month and go for something like i5 8400 with 8GB RAM and 250GB SSD

Cisco001

Probably something like this if you assemble it yourself

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor (£186.99 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (£109.98 @ Ebuyer)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory (£68.99 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive (£70.93 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£37.79 @ Aria PC)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3 (Windowless) MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£35.25 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: be quiet! - Pure Power 10 400W 80+ Silver Certified ATX Power Supply (£42.55 @ Aria PC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit (£82.74 @ Aria PC)
Total: £635.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-27 13:11 BST+0100

Hasbeen

Hi thanks for that, will take a look at it Regards

bob_a_builder

Why go new ?

OPs usage is not so demanding, like mine

Recently upgraded (well it was an upgrade for me !) to one of the many reburbed Dell Optiplex SFF pcs, i5 based compact desktops, has 120GB SSD, 8GB ram + Win 7 Pro ( lovely and quiet too )
many with win 10 now too
for around £200 from ebay.

Available from many different sellers
LINK