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Can anyone recommend a good desktop computer.

you could look here depends what you want to pay

http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/all-in-o ... 0wodKCMCXQ


http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/pcs/pc-s ... ying-guide

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/ ... y-3326551/


you want to be running quad core i5 minimum
64 bit
8 gb ram min
usb 3 connectors
2 tb hard drive

I was looking at this one from Argos,

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... dpFullDesc

Quality engineering we want you to buy confidently; all our products undergo a set of rigorous hardware tests so you know you're bringing home affordable quality that lasts.
Names you know. Performance you can trust. From the intel® core™ processors to the windows 10 os, these HP towers are packed with reliable and proven technology from trusted brands.

CPU and Memory:

Intel Celeron dual core n3050.
Processor speed 1.6GHz.
4GB RAM.

Hard drive:

1TB SATA hard drive.

Graphics:

Shared graphics.
Intel HD Graphics .

Interfaces and connectivity:

6-in-1 media card reader.
2 x USB 2.0 ports.
2 x USB 3.0 ports.
Ethernet port.
1 HDMI port.
Wireless/Wi-Fi enabled.

Webcam and sound:

Wired keyboard and mouse.

Operating system and software:

Microsoft Windows 10.

Monitor:

21.5in display.

General features:

Size H31.95, W10, D39.59cm.
Weight 5.95kg.
EAN: 889894807519.

would of thought with it dual core and 1.6 with only 4gb of ram as you load up the hard drive it will poss run slow? but it all depends on budget

Thanks Pete, I will have a look around.

i would by a tv as a monitor as most of them are pc enable just check before you but if you can afford it would spend a bit more as then your not replacing it in a few years

always check the costumer review stars and read what they say are pro & cons

if i was looking would probably spend on something like this and buy my keyboard and mouse screen locally as buying add on cost a fortune

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing ... 7-pdt.html

or the faster one

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/computing ... 5-pdt.html


but not cheap

I don't use mine for games, all I use it for is family history, and just browsing, so I didn't want to spend more than £300.

I was thinking of just getting the tower and using my old monitor, but they all seem to be HDMI connecting now.

I might even consider an all in one.

if an all in one goes wrong thats it, i know you don't use it for gaming nor do i but that type of spec should be good for 4 to 5 years running, get that Argos one and it wont run new programs in 12 months time its false economy sometimes

I don't really run any programmes that I can think of, I don't expect to be here in 5 years.

Jimmy wrote:I don't really run any programmes that I can think of, I don't expect to be here in 5 years.

In that case Jim i'd buy a second hand one!! Shame to waste your money on a good one with a 10 year guaranty !!

For what you want at the price really good set ups from Amazon Warehouse (Fully guaranteed by Amazon ) https://www.amazon.co.uk/ET2230IUK-BC04 ... 34&sr=1-13 They usually only have one but keep having new lots daily

Thanks Rocky I want to get a new one, what is the best windows operating system.