Looking for a desktop

Cisco001

bob_a_builder said:

IMHO you cant go wrong with these DELL SFF  7010 Pcs - I have a couple, been very happy with them
compact, quiet, lots of USB ports 
get one with an SSD in !

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333931466048?hash=item4dbfddcd40:g:fjkAAOSwXB1gWgPp

Not specifically recommending that supplier, just using as an example of the pick and mix nature of the PCs available

core i 3rd gen?
No

DCFC79

Cisco001 said:

bob_a_builder said:

IMHO you cant go wrong with these DELL SFF  7010 Pcs - I have a couple, been very happy with them
compact, quiet, lots of USB ports 
get one with an SSD in !

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333931466048?hash=item4dbfddcd40:g:fjkAAOSwXB1gWgPp

Not specifically recommending that supplier, just using as an example of the pick and mix nature of the PCs available

core i 3rd gen?
No

What about an i5 3rd gen then ?

Not bought anything yet as I wanted to get the view from other posters, I'm grateful for the advice posted.

Just need a tower, I have a monitor.

OnlyTheBestWillDo

Cisco001 said:

For your information, MS stop support Win 10 in 2025.
I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 3rd gen.

And when choosing old PC, always go for standard tower if possible

But you linked the OP to a PC with an i3 8th Gen.....

Not that it's an issue...

Cisco001

OnlyTheBestWillDo said:

Cisco001 said:

For your information, MS stop support Win 10 in 2025.
I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 3rd gen.

And when choosing old PC, always go for standard tower if possible

But you linked the OP to a PC with an i3 8th Gen.....

Not that it's an issue...

Yup.

i3 8100 will support Win 11.

Someone link an old dell with i5 3rd gen. That is release back in 2012. A big NO.


BTW, if OP is not adding any GPU in future, you could have a look at CEX as they provide warranty.
https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=sdescus13910042b&categoryName=desktops-windows&superCatName=computing&title=custom-i3-9100-4gb-ram-1tb-hdd-dvd-rw-windows-10-b&referredFrom=boxsearch

https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=sdeslenp33011c&categoryName=desktops-windows&superCatName=computing&title=lenovo-p330-i5-8400-8gb-ram-1tb-hdd-dvd-rw-w10-c&referredFrom=boxsearch

https://uk.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=sdesdelopt506005b&categoryName=desktops-windows&superCatName=computing&title=dell-optiplex-5060-i5-8500-8gb-ram-500gb-hdd-dvd-rw-windows-10-b&referredFrom=boxsearch

Jenni_D

Cisco001 said:

OnlyTheBestWillDo said:

Cisco001 said:

For your information, MS stop support Win 10 in 2025.
I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 3rd gen.

And when choosing old PC, always go for standard tower if possible

But you linked the OP to a PC with an i3 8th Gen.....

Not that it's an issue...

Yup.

i3 8100 will support Win 11.

I think the point being made was that you said "I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen" but also that you linked (in your first reply here) to a system with an i3 8th gen. In other words you gave conflicting advice.  

As it happens, for the OP's intended usage, the difference between an i3 and an i5 (both 8th gen minimum) will probably not be noticeable.  

Cisco001

Jenni_D said:

Cisco001 said:

OnlyTheBestWillDo said:

Cisco001 said:

For your information, MS stop support Win 10 in 2025.
I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 3rd gen.

And when choosing old PC, always go for standard tower if possible

But you linked the OP to a PC with an i3 8th Gen.....

Not that it's an issue...

Yup.

i3 8100 will support Win 11.

I think the point being made was that you said "I do not recommend you buying any PC older than intel i5 8th gen" but also that you linked (in your first reply here) to a system with an i3 8th gen. In other words you gave conflicting advice.  

As it happens, for the OP's intended usage, the difference between an i3 and an i5 (both 8th gen minimum) will probably not be noticeable.  

Probably a typo at the time.
All I meant was core i 8th gen.

How come you getting a bit aggressive?
It is just a public forum.
Take it easy

CoastingHatbox

Got a Lenovo i7 3rd gen here, still going strong. More than adequate for the OP and if I were to sell it (I'm not) I'd expect to get about £100-£150 for it.

Will the OP still be playing the same game in 2025?
The end of support for Win 10 is still some time away.

Food for thought.

Jenni_D

Cisco001 said:

How come you getting a bit aggressive?
It is just a public forum.
Take it easy

Who's getting aggressive? Don't you understand the meaning of smileys?  

DCFC79

CoastingHatbox said:

Got a Lenovo i7 3rd gen here, still going strong. More than adequate for the OP and if I were to sell it (I'm not) I'd expect to get about £100-£150 for it.

Will the OP still be playing the same game in 2025?
The end of support for Win 10 is still some time away.

Food for thought.

Who knows, its just over 3 years away.

So your suggesting an i7 3rd Gen ?

getmore4less

There were some i5 8gen going for under £200 not so long ago with ebay discounts that happen fairly regularly

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/refurb-hp-prodesk-400-g5-intel-i5-8500-cpu-8gb-ram-500gb-hdd-windows-10-3804769#comment-45767945.

If older stuff will run what you want and is dirt cheap go with it.