New PC Required? 18 July 2022 at 1:30PM in Techie Stuff 42 replies 1.1K views

TUVOK

Hello, 
I'm currently using a HP Z210 Tower Workstation which I bought second hand about 5 years ago.
I don't really use the PC for storage, instead use a memory stick and an external drive to keep all my info on, but I very often get a message saying " unresponsive" and the PC just hangs there until I go to problem manager, when it generally clears.
I've run cleaning programs and all seems well.

I'm thinking that perhaps I need a new machine, has to be a tower (that's what I've always used in work and at home and want another tower).
I don't do gaming etc, just using memory devices to store info.
Can any one please point me to a low cost new Tower PC which will satisfy my requirements?

Olinda99

Just to check - what  'problem manager' do you use, and does it report anything?

grumpycrab

TUVOK said:

Hello, 
I'm currently using a HP Z210 Tower Workstation 

And the usual questions... what CPU (running "msinfo32" will tell you), how much physical memory and disk. What OS?

TUVOK

Sorry, the "problem manager" should have read "task manager"

The system is Windows 10

Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31225 @ 3.10GHz, 3101 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)

Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB

Total Physical Memory 3.96 GB

Available Physical Memory 1.07 GB

Total Virtual Memory 7.96 GB

Available Virtual Memory 3.98 GB

Cisco001

Have you try fresh install of OS?

Anyway that is CPU from 2011. Probably time for new.
What is your budget?

grumpycrab

TUVOK said:

I don't do gaming etc, just using memory devices to store info.

Cisco001 said:

Have you try fresh install of OS?

I'll mention SSD (sorry OP). A fresh install of OS to SSD may be worth £15...  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XC538RK/
Assuming the disk connections are SATA.

Not sure if I understand you "using memory devices to store info". You mean USB sticks?  What's wrong with hard drives (traditional OR SSD).

TUVOK

Yes, I use a few memory sticks and I have an external drive (just about full).

TUVOK

Cisco001 said:

Have you try fresh install of OS?

Anyway that is CPU from 2011. Probably time for new.
What is your budget?

Up to £500-00, Is there any thing at that level, or Have I lost touch with prices?

k_man

Does it always become unresponsive when those external memory sticks (or external drive) are connected.

A failing memory stick or drive can cause those symptoms.
Suggest you try using with no other drives connected, before a reinstall, or new PC purchase

Olinda99

Dell Inspiron with SSD could be an option -  core i3 or core i5

https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/desktop-computers/inspiron-desktop/spd/inspiron-3910-desktop/cd391013

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

TUVOK

Thanks, I'll have a look at that.