Yet another 'new PC' thread.

DOHHHHHHH · May 2013

Hello.

I've found a couple of old threads, but they confuse me. Theyr'e quite old and some of the links have expired.
There might be better value out there now.

If I just post what I'm after hopefully sum1 can suggest 1 and I'll go with it.

I already Have

Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse

Need

The tower thing that goes with it.

Must be able to

Run 12 sky tables, spotify and skype at the same time.

I also normally use a wireless network adapter to get the internet on it. I assume this will work on all PCs? but I'm a total noob, so no question too stooooopid!

Also need to plug in headsets etc.

Must cost

Around 250-300 quid. Unless there's a very good reason to pay more!

Must not have

Windows 8 ! Been warned that this is very different, and being a Yorkshireman I hate change. Windows 7 is fine ty.

Must be delivered within

2 weeks TOPS and be from a reliable company.

The last one I ordered was from MESH, I was told 2 weeks for delivery and it ended up taking over 3 months.

I really really really don't want this to happen again.

Thanx in advance for replies.
Appreciate it if the mods give this an afternoon in GPC also ty

The_Don90 · May 2013

Can you pc guy build you a pc if you order parts? - this will be cheaper and get you a better spec

DOHHHHHHH · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

Can you pc guy build you a pc if you order parts? - this will be cheaper and get you a better spec
Posted by The_Don90

He probably can but tbh Donaldo that sounds like a ton of far ting about.

I've seen comps similar to what Im after for about 300 notes. I'd rather just do that and have them delivered and ready to plug in and use asap!

GELDY · May 2013

most commercial sales will come with the bits you have

to get the extra value you probably need to go to a specialist supplier

build your own probably not good value at your price point as you will need to pay retail price for Windows7 (agree not to touch win8)

belsibub · May 2013

In general pc prices have gone up in the last year as more touch screen,lap top & tablets are reducing tower sales.
Also wait a week might (probably not) get some deals as 4th gen intel(haswell) is due for release.

BigHawk89 · May 2013

I recently bought a new PC due to my laptop dying, i got a pretty good deal on a new dell. It seems to have gone up in price though. Ill send you the link there are some cheaper ones of the same model.

http://www.dell.com/uk/business/p/vostro-270s/fs

GaryQQQ · May 2013

Avoid Windows 8 at all costs, it's awful, I used it for the first time over the weekend on my Dads new touchscreen laptop and hated it, as does he.

belsibub · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

Avoid Windows 8 at all costs, it's awful, I used it for the first time over the weekend on my Dads new touchscreen laptop and hated it, as does he.
Posted by GaryQQQ

There are apps you can down load to give a start button/task bar like windows 7.
Also windows 8 is getting a revamp due late june to 8.1 see link

http://hexus.net/tech/news/software/55297-next-windows-officially-named-windows-81-free-win8-users/

DOHHHHHHH · May 2013

Cheers for replies so far, pretty much everyone has told me to avoid W8.

downloading stuff to help me use 8 isn't an option, im totally useless with anything like that I'd rather just pay extra if I had to to have it all come ready to use.

cheers for the link BH, those r what I'm after, hopefully find a machine, have it +1'd by 2/3 ppl who know what they're doing, and then I can click BUY.

Hopefully by the end of the day.....gulp......

Keep rec's coming !

BigHawk89 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

Cheers for replies so far, pretty much everyone has told me to avoid W8. downloading stuff to help me use 8 isn't an option, im totally useless with anything like that I'd rather just pay extra if I had to to have it all come ready to use. cheers for the link BH, those r what I'm after, hopefully find a machine, have it +1'd by 2/3 ppl who know what they're doing, and then I can click BUY. Hopefully by the end of the day.....gulp...... Keep rec's coming !
Posted by DOHHHHHHH

Ive had it for a week or so now its tons better than what i had and great value for money even though im no computer expert. I really dont mind windows 8 you get used to it after a quick fiddle round with it, i just think people dont like change in windows software.

NColley · May 2013

Key things are dedicated graphics, processor and harddrive.

So, look for something like i5 minimum, 2gb dedicated graphics min, and a decent SSD if you can.

beaneh · May 2013

dooooh you suck

http://www.ebuyer.com/411064-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-0446 (£400)

or

http://www.ebuyer.com/443457-zoostorm-pro-desktop-pc-7873-0351 (£300)

Can get some good dell refurbished stuff, but not always exactly how you wanted to specify -

Inspiron 660

Inspiron 660 MT
Processor: Intel® Pentium® G2020 (2.90GHz, 3MB)
Windows® 8
500 GB 3.5inch SATA III Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
Memory : 4 GB (1x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3
Back Up Media Not Included
Display: Not Included
Windows® 8 64bit (Englilsh)
16X DVD +/- RW Drive
Wireless : Dell Wireless 1506 Card
Dell USB Keyboard

Price: £188.92
Price excl. VAT and delivery

percival09 · May 2013

Ugh people who complain about Windows 8! It's the easiest thing in the world to figure out! It just doesn't have a start button! There's honestly hardly any difference

beaneh · May 2013

windows 8 is aids

I want to use a computer not a touch screen mobile phone device that the cool kids use things called apps on.

percival09 · May 2013

haters gonna hate

jj just type W8 into google images and you can see for yourself how sexy it is

splashies · May 2013

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haters gonna hate jj just type W8 into google images and you can see for yourself how sexy it is
Posted by percival09

Congrats on your deep run the other night m8. Almost a life changer had you gone a bit further. wp though

GELDY · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

Ugh people who complain about Windows 8! It's the easiest thing in the world to figure out! It just doesn't have a start button! There's honestly hardly any difference
Posted by percival09

but it's still be held responsible for a fall in global PC sales

on a par with "new coke" as franchise disasters

beaneh · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

haters gonna hate jj just type W8 into google images and you can see for yourself how sexy it is
Posted by percival09

pretty sure you can very easily find alot more 'sexy' things on the internet with google than a windoze product.

percival09 · May 2013

You sure about that?

GELDY · May 2013

http://www.zdnet.com/windows-8-microsofts-new-coke-moment-7000014779/

NoseyBonk · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

windows 8 is aids I want to use a computer not a touch screen mobile phone device that the cool kids use things called apps on.
Posted by beaneh

I preferred the Windows 1 GUI if I'm honest. 1980's GUIs roolz.

8's GUI can be tweeked to look like 7's. I don't mind 7's now I've got used to it.

But you're right about the AIDS thing. Except you could delete the "8" from that sentence.

beaneh · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread. : I preferred the Windows 1 GUI if I'm honest. 1980's GUIs roolz. 8's GUI can be tweeked to look like 7's. I don't mind 7's now I've got used to it. But you're right about the AIDS thing. Except you could delete the "8" from that sentence.
Posted by NoseyBonk

looool xactly.

I run windoze 7 and have it in classic look so it looks as oldschool as possible.

I dont want a fake attempt at an apple layout, nor do I want a mobile phone interface on my desktop computer.

windoze gonna doze.

MP33 · May 2013

I,m happy with my computer after buying a new hard drive recently but all i,m after is getting more than 4 tables on one screen which is the current limit on mini view whether its through my 21 inch monitor or my 32 inch TV.

I don,t have a seperate graphics card on my computer but am prepared to buy one if it will give me a better screen resolution which i think is what i need to get the extra tables on one screen

Currently on my 32 inch TV and the highest resolution i can get is 1360 x 768. It starts at 800 x 600

Is it just a case of buying a decent graphics card?

(was going to post on "community advice" but i culd be waiting ages for a response. any help appreciated

Paul

beaneh · May 2013

you want a monitor NOT A TV

tvs have less good resolution, and the resolution it can run at not the physical size is what limits the number of tables you can get on.

you want up around 1920x1080 rather than the smaller resolutions imo.

graphics card doesn't have to be a gaming one just has to have enough ports for the number of monitors you are wanting to run.

MP33 · May 2013

In Response to Re: Yet another 'new PC' thread.:

you want a monitor NOT A TV tvs have less good resolution, and the resolution it can run at not the physical size is what limits the number of tables you can get on. you want up around 1920x1080 rather than the smaller resolutions imo. graphics card doesn't have to be a gaming one just has to have enough ports for the number of monitors you are wanting to run.
Posted by beaneh

n1 - cheesr beneah

DOHHHHHHH · May 2013

my target for my poker day today was to buy a PC.

epic fail.

still confused/frustrated.

And why isn't TBBT on E4 when it's midnight.

All going wrong.

Post a link to a PC i shud buy plz