Renewed Desktop PC

Terrysdelight

Hi
I have come across 'renewed desktop PC's' on Amazon.  The one I really like the look of is a Dell.  But I notice it doesn't have wifi.  I know it would be fine with the cables connected to the router etc.  But, I was just wondering how good the wifi adapters are?  Would I get a good signal, especially if I am in the same room as the router?
I the wifi adaptors are good, could I have a recommendation on which one to buy please?
Many thanks

Terrysdelight

This is the spec.   Is it any good?   Its for general office work.  Usual  Microsoft products and internet.  I usually have about 8 or 10 tabs open at anyone time.  The only thing I can see that is missing is the wifi and would like to know if I can get around this? I do need at least 8gb RAM and 64 bit as well as windows 10 pro. Brand	Dell
Package Dimensions	44 x 44 x 19 cm; 6.1 Kilograms
Item model number	25463-25463-25463
Manufacturer	Dell Computers
Series	Optiplex
Form Factor	Small Form Factor
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Type	Core i5
Processor Speed	3.2 GHz
Processor Count	1
RAM Size	8 GB
Memory Technology	DDR3
Computer Memory Type	DDR3 SDRAM
Hard Drive Size	128 GB
Hard Disk Description	Ssd
Hard Drive Interface	Solid State
Hardware Platform	PC
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	6.1 kg

getmore4less

Link and price

fred246

Can you really not just run an ethernet cable? I use the flat white cables and they fit in the gap between carpet and skirting board so you can't see them. They also make flexible cables with a very small diameter too. Check out flat and ultra slim ethernet cables. It seems sad to be on wifi if the router is in the same room.

moneysaver1978

As far as I know, most PCs don't come equipped with Wifi out-of-box and if you are near a router, then I would use ethernet. There are a few decent CAT5/6/7 cables for not much money. Like you, I am in the same room as the router and since switching to ethernet cable, I find it to be so much better.

If you still want to use WiFi, you could open it up and add a PCIe wifi card (frees up USB port and more reliable/faster than a USB version anyway) although do check on the warranty terms.

If this is not an option and would rather use USB, check what WiFi bands your router supports (e.g. 2.5GHz/5GHz or both) and if the computer has a USB 3.0 port.

Neil_Jones

moneysaver1978 said:

If this is not an option and would rather use USB, check what WiFi bands your router supports (e.g. 2.5GHz/5GHz or both) and if the computer has a USB 3.0 port.

Almost granted 2.4Ghz is supported (what with having been defined since 1997), but you don't need USB 3 for Wifi, you can get a 5Ghz connection in a USB 2 port if needs must.

Terrysdelight

getmore4less said:

Link and price

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01H5N8XRQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3D6ERT15ZXIFQ&psc=1

Terrysdelight

OK.  I am happy to run an ethernet cable.

Can someone tell me if the remaining spec is decent enough for what I need?   Obviously I will have to buy, or perhaps use my old monitor and keypad.

moneysaver1978

Terrysdelight said:

OK.  I am happy to run an ethernet cable.

Can someone tell me if the remaining spec is decent enough for what I need?   Obviously I will have to buy, or perhaps use my old monitor and keypad.

Spec looks decent for basic use and is pretty cheap enough. I like that it has i5 CPU and a SSD drive.

Terrysdelight

Thanks.  Have ordered.

JamoLew

128Gb SSD might be a touch of the small size depending on what you install