New Computer

[Batman]

I didn't think that people bothered with computers these days anyway, I people just used laptops now?

I haven't owned a proper computer for about 10 years.

[Master]

I need DVD writer, big 3TB memory and lap tops do not do that

[Batman]

My laptop writes DVD's I think

[walrus]

Master a lot of laptops write dvd and have 2or 4 GB which should be fine you could even get 8gb. Seriously don't limit yourself

[Memphis]

How much did your PC fix cost Master.

Given what you use a PC for it shouldnt be an issue, but the chip in that PC you posted a link to, is poo. The hard drive is a decent size but it's mechanical, an SSD is a must!

[Master]

How much did your PC fix cost Master.

Given what you use a PC for it shouldnt be an issue, but the chip in that PC you posted a link to, is poo. The hard drive is a decent size but it's mechanical, an SSD is a must!

You are right the processor is rubbish so going for i5 or i7, I am going to spec up my own and get it built and more up to date but not had the quote for it yet.

I have paid £25 to get the computer checked and not had quote to fix it yet.

[Master]

I am glad I have not rushed to get a computer now.

[Memphis]

Buying a PC or laptop off the shelf is crap, you're always paying way over the odds.

Based on what you paid for your original PC something like this spec wise would see you right, although how they class that as a basic setup I dont know. It's a small form factor so if you're into gaming or your kids are and they want to stick a decent video card in it you're out of luck, a full tower would be your best bet.

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Again it's a mechanical drive, an SSD would be better.

For comparison. I just bought an i7 desktop off some muppet on gumtree, it came with 4gb RAM and a 500gb hard disk. I paid 30 quid for 16gb RAM and sold on the 4gb dimm for 15. I had a 120gb SSD already, I bought 2 for 25 quid. Its now a proper rapid workhorse that owes me 130 quid. It's not pretty, it's an ex corporate machine, but for what I want its a steal.

If you want to buy a new PC thats cool, but if you're trying to keep costs down I'd do this.

Stick with your old PC for now. Get it cleaned up, new paste on the chip. go to crucial.com and run the memory tool, see what ram you need and then go buy that ram from ebay, 8gb will do you. Pick up a cheap SSD, every Tom Dick and Harry are selling them for 20 quid a pop now (for 120gb). Install a moody copy of Windows on your SSD and use your existing disk as a data drive. You could do all that for around about 100 quid. the only money out of that 100 quid you wouldnt get back is what you spend on getting it cleaned up, the memory and SSD will hold its value if you sell it on in the not too distant future. You could do the PC clean up yourself, it's not rocket science.

[Master]

They said to repair old one the Operating System needs re-booting £55 and they recommend another £30 on giving it a dust clean. Good value?

[Memphis]

If it gives your PC a new lease of life for another 12 months then yeah 85 quid isnt too bad. Thing is though, they're charging you for stuff you could do yourself. For your 85 quid you could get...

SSD £20
8GB RAM £20
Legit copy of Windows 7 £10
Can of compressed air and thermal paste £10

and have £25 quid left to buy a PPV and a cheeky take-a-way

As long as you know one end of a screwdriver from the other and can follow instructions you should be good with sorting that lot out.

[Master]

I am paying as I am thick at this.

[Batman]

If it gives your PC a new lease of life for another 12 months then yeah 85 quid isnt too bad. Thing is though, they're charging you for stuff you could do yourself. For your 85 quid you could get...

SSD £20
8GB RAM £20
Legit copy of Windows 7 £10
Can of compressed air and thermal paste £10

and have £25 quid left to buy a PPV and a cheeky take-a-way

As long as you know one end of a screwdriver from the other and can follow instructions you should be good with sorting that lot out.

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[Master]

I have been quoted this:-

Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 2.70GHz (Skylake)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-K Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 450W
HDD: 2TB HDD WD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 x64
Case: Bitfenix Neos Red/Black Case
Optical Storage: Samsung DVDRW
WiFi: None
Graphics Card: GeForce GT 210 SILENT 1024MB GDDR3
Extra: Card Reader

Total price: £550 inc VAT

[walrus]

I have been quoted this:-

Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 2.70GHz (Skylake)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-K Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 450W
HDD: 2TB HDD WD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 x64
Case: Bitfenix Neos Red/Black Case
Optical Storage: Samsung DVDRW
WiFi: None
Graphics Card: GeForce GT 210 SILENT 1024MB GDDR3
Extra: Card Reader

Total price: £550 inc VAT

Master have you done an online search to compare prices. Doesn't sound bad but I don't know pricing in your country

[Master]

I have been quoted this:-

Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 2.70GHz (Skylake)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-K Intel H110 (Socket 1151) DDR4 Micro ATX Motherboard
RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
Power Supply: Super Flower Golden Green HX 450W
HDD: 2TB HDD WD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 x64
Case: Bitfenix Neos Red/Black Case
Optical Storage: Samsung DVDRW
WiFi: None
Graphics Card: GeForce GT 210 SILENT 1024MB GDDR3
Extra: Card Reader

Total price: £550 inc VAT

Master have you done an online search to compare prices. Doesn't sound bad but I don't know pricing in your country

I have now and it comes to £670! So I am confused as this does not even include the labour.