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Pre-built towers

Hi guys

I am needing upgrade my PC internals as its 2 bit slow and old.

Just looking for something a bit more better but still basic as i only really use computer for is the internet

I only have

10GB
64MB

well u get the idea of things neway

I have seen some deals about for a few hundred just for the tower pre-built. just wanted to know what you guys recommend 1st

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  • NERRAD_4
    NERRAD_4 Posts: 48 Forumite
    For cost: a sempron 2600 processor, 256mb ddr ram (512 would be better & will only be about £15 more), 80gig hard drive, basic motherboard with onboard sound/graphics.
    Under £170 (without a case). Then there is operating system but that’s another issue.
  • fairmorn308
    fairmorn308 Posts: 1,530 Forumite
    am looking for a complete tower plug and play really. something a bit better than what i got tho
  • ManAtHome
    ManAtHome Posts: 8,512 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    PC World often sell off older/slower PCs - normally a little pile of 'reduced' stuff somewhere near the main systems display areas (they also have other reduced bins for printers, software, books, accessories etc). I picked up a reasonable eMachines base unit last year for £200 (80g/256m, XP Home and some basic software). For normal 'office type' stuff, almost anything knocked out in the last 2-3 years should be more than sufficient. For internetting etc, I wouldn't pay any more than a couple of hundred either.
  • rogerramjet
    rogerramjet Posts: 1,388 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Keep a look out for this one, currently out of stock but maybe of interest for you

    http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=89079

    Also keep an eye on the grabbit while you can forum, there are always deals from Dell posted there.
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