New computer 27 June 2022 at 12:12PM in Techie Stuff 22 replies 512 views

derrick

OK I am going to have to buy a new computer, I would like some idea as to what is needed inside.

Windows 10

 8GB Ram

HDD,(or SSD), 500GB

Video card for connecting camera?

Anything else?

Any recommendations as to brand or product?

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Neil49

Laptop or desktop? 

Windows 11 and an ssd (forget about hdd) 

8GB ram absolute minimum. 

What camera do you want to connect what connection is required? It may already be part of the basic spec. 

We really need more details of what you are looking for. 

Teapot55

A couple of years ago I went to my local small computer shop and told them what I needed and didn’t need to replace my old laptop. They offered me a very acceptable reconditioned laptop that met the spec and has been brilliant so far. 

Definitely something for you to consider. 

(They’re a respectable-looking established business, not one of these shops that does repairs to mobiles and buys and sells mobiles for cash!)

sk2402005

Can you give us an idea of what sort of things you want to do with the new computer.

Laptop or desktop?

You will want SSD or NVME storage, but size will depend on what your doing.

Cameras typically connect using USB.

8Gb Ram is the lowest amount i would reccommend, 16Gb if you want at least a bit of future proofing.

The absolute cheapest system i would recommend would be in the order of £400.

derrick

Neil49 said:

Laptop or desktop? 

Windows 11 and an ssd (forget about hdd) 

8GB ram absolute minimum. 

What camera do you want to connect what connection is required? It may already be part of the basic spec. 

We really need more details of what you are looking for. 

Desktop.

Why W11 and not 10? I know it will be the latest but is 11 not worse than 10?

Camera although not definite would just be a camera that I could record and play back through the Desktop. Will be installing VLC fro playback of videos.

I don't know what else I may need, certainly nothing like gaming, just regular surfing, emails etc

The spec on my existing is as follows and seems to suit me although there is no camera/video card.

Processor: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Quad CPU  

Q6600  @  2.40GHz   2.40 GHz

RAM 8.00GB

System type  64-bit Operating System

gefnew

Some thing cheap and cheerful.
AMD Athlon 200GE Desktop System 8GB 240GB at £130 & 5600G onsite too @ Palicomp - hotukdeals
Or This.
AWD-IT Hero 6, Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD, 2TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Desktop + Accessories - £849.99 @ Costco - hotukdeals

derrick

Forgot, need a CD player.

ballyblack

derrick said:

Forgot, need a CD player.

most don't come with a player nowadays...........just buy a cheap stand alone player & plug it in

Olinda99

Have a look at the \dell Inspiron desktop range eg £509 for a core i5 system, windows 11, 512ssd, 8gb memory,  CD drive

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/desktop-computers/new-inspiron-desktop/spd/inspiron-3910-desktop/cd391005

wongataa

derrick said:

Neil49 said:

Laptop or desktop? 

Windows 11 and an ssd (forget about hdd) 

8GB ram absolute minimum. 

What camera do you want to connect what connection is required? It may already be part of the basic spec. 

We really need more details of what you are looking for. 

Desktop.

Why W11 and not 10? I know it will be the latest but is 11 not worse than 10?

Windows 10 will be out of support in the not too distant future (the end of support dates are available) so why bother going for a operating system that is nearing its end of life when the replacement one is already available?

If buying a new computer it makes no sense going for Windows 10.  Windows 11 is not worse than 10.  It looks very slightly different but is essentially an updated version of Windows 10.

shiraz99

You forgot to mention the most important factor - what's your budget?