Acer pc opinions needed please

shoperholicnot

i'm looking to buy a new desktop but dont want to buy a dud!
just to use for internet downloading and stuff, not really a gamer.

i was looking at this one from comet? http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=405248


are Acer ok, only ever bought HP and Compaq before so not sure about Acer. will a pc from them be a good buy?
thanx in advance

chunter

for 411 quid from Dell

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E4500 Processor
Windows Vista® Home Basic
Dell™ 20" Value Wide Flat Panel (E207WFP)
2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
HARD DRIVE 320GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA/100 Hard Drive with 16MB DataBurst™
GRAPHICS CARDIntegrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator X310
16x DVD +/- RW Drive

Dell Code any-d11vs06

Same computer, just a flatscreen 20 inch screen with it..

GoofyGAT

For what you're going to use it for, I'd go for a lower (but more than capable) spec & save ~£110:

Configure this Dell Vostro 200 MT (changes in red) = £291 incl VAT & del (and 5% Quidco):

* Intel Dual-Core E2140
* Windows Vista® Business
* Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support
* No 19" Wide Monitor
* 2048MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
* 250GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive
* 16x DVD +/- RW Drive
* Integrated Graphic Media Accelerator X3100
* Other standard bits

Or you can configure this Inspiron 531 - CPU & GPU better than the Acer - for £349 incl VAT & del (excluding Quidco cashback).

If you need a monitor, go with chunter's suggestion, which offers excellent value overall. Don't forget 5% Quidco cashback which will bring it down further. G

Note:
* For the Dell Vostro (from the DMXdimension site) - "The links provided below will take you to the Vostro systems on the Dell UK Small Business website. You are still allowed to purchase these systems if you are a home user. During the checkout process you will be asked to provide a business name, however it is perfectly acceptable to enter your own name in this space."

* Btw, Currys offer 5% Quidco cashback too, & they've also mentioned a free delivery code there