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Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?

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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : That PC is pretty bad, don't buy it.  Basic dual core processor, 3Gb of Memory, 500GB hard drive and a shocking monitor... it doesn't have much going for it. Taking a quick look if you don't mind waiting for delivery them THIS is a pretty nice machine for £499.  If you end up buying a PC that comes without monitor then THIS is a nice monitor for £168.  With a 1920 x 1080 monitor you can arrange windows like I posted HERE. If you just want to walk into PC World then I'd say look for this: Triple or Quad Core 4Gb of memory 1TB hard drive although 500GB is fine. Monitor should be 22" or bigger and MUST be 1920 x 1080
    Posted by Machka
    Ordered !!!!

    Free delivery too :)

    Thanx for all your help guys, now to win the money back off you all to pay for it :):):)
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  • ckdckd
    edited December 2010

    AM3 Phenom II Quad Core 955 Processor,

    4096(4GB) DDR3 1333MHz RAM, 1000GB SATA II 7200 RPM HDD, 1GB ATI Radeon 5770 PCI Express Graphics card,

    6x USB(2.0), Dual format Dual layer 22x DVDRW with Nero Software,

    Soundblaster Comp 5.1 High Definition Sound, Gigabit Network adapter,

    Midi tower USB case with 750W PSU,

    Logitech Cordless Keyboard & Cordless Optical Mouse, SubWoofer Speaker System =£477.39

    2......

    AM3 Phenom II Quad Core 955 Processor,

    8192MB(8GB) DDR3 RAM, 1500GB SATA II 7200 RPM HDD, 1GB Geforce GTX 460 PCI Express Graphics card,

    6x USB(2.0), Dual format Dual layer 22x DVDRW with Nero Software,

    Soundblaster Comp 5.1 High Definition Sound, Gigabit Network adapter,

    Midi tower USB case with 750W PSU,

    Logitech Cordless Keyboard & Cordless Optical Mouse, SubWoofer Speaker System = £484.26


    3.....

    AM3 Phenom II Quad Core 955 Processor,

    8192MB(8GB) DDR3 RAM, 1000GB SATA II 7200 RPM HDD, 1GB Geforce GTS 450 DDR5 PCI Express Graphics card,

    6x USB(2.0), Dual format Dual layer 22x DVDRW with Nero Software, 19 in 1 Card Reader,

    Soundblaster Comp 5.1 High Definition Sound, 10/100 Network adapter,

    Midi tower USB case with 750W PSU,

    Logitech Keyboard & Optical Mouse, SubWoofer Speaker System = £411.06


    4....

    AM3 Athlon II Quad Core 640 Processor,

    4096MB(4GB) DDR3 RAM, 1000GB SATA II 7200 RPM HDD, 1GB Geforce GTS 450 DDR5 PCI Express Graphics card,

    6x USB(2.0), Dual format Dual layer 22x DVDRW with Nero Software,

    Soundblaster Comp 5.1 Sound, 10/100 Network adapter,

    Midi tower USB case with 750W PSU,

    Logitech Keyboard, Optical Mouse, Mains powered speakers =£329.36

    dont know if any of these are any good for ya

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  • MachkaMachka
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    I'm considering ordering a custom build from here http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/ Anyone used them?
    Posted by SoLack
    It's a good company with a decent reputation.
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : Ordered !!!! Free delivery too :) Thanx for all your help guys, now to win the money back off you all to pay for it :):):)
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH
    N1 DOHHHHHHH, the problem with PC buying is there are so many options, you could look for weeks and weeks to find the right one only for a new option to be offered!  I don't think you'll be disappointed with your choice.
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  • ginge999ginge999
    edited December 2010
    definetly a IMAC i dont currently have one, but when i sell my car im defo gna buy one 
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  • ChirpyChipChirpyChip
    edited December 2010
    Here we go Doh... You have missed out:


    Best bargain I could find!
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    Here we go Doh... You have missed out: http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=84 Best bargain I could find!
    Posted by ChirpyChip
    Rofl

    I had one of these as a kid. Annoying machine, used cassettes, and took like 10 minutes to even load a decent game!!
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  • WHOAMI196WHOAMI196
    edited January 2011

    STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA MICRO-ATX CASE + 2 FRONT USBProcessor (CPU)Intel® Pentium® DualCore G6950 (2.80GHz, 3MB Cache) + HD GraphicsMotherboardASUS® P7H55-M SI: MICRO ATX VALUE MAINBOARD,USB 2.0 & SATA 3.0Gb/sMemory (RAM)4GB SAMSUNG DDR3 DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB)Graphics CardINTEGRATED INTEL HD GRAPHICS (HDMI, DVI, 1920 X 1200)2nd Graphics CardNONEMemory - 1st Hard Disk1TB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 16MB CACHE (7,200rpm)2nd Hard DiskNONE1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM2nd DVD/BLU-RAY DriveNONEMemory Card ReaderINTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORTPower Supply350W Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case FanProcessor CoolingINTEL SOCKET LGA1156 STANDARD CPU COOLERSound CardONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)Network FacilitiesONBOARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCsUSB Options6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARDModemNONE, I WILL BE USING BROADBANDFloppy Disk DriveNONEFirewire & Video EditingNONETV CardNONEOperating SystemGenuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit - inc DVD & Licence (£79)Office SoftwareFREE Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (Limited functionality Word & Excel)Anti-VirusBULLGUARD INTERNET SECURITY - FREE 90 DAY TRIALMonitor


    IIYAMA E2271HDS 22" LED WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D HD 1920x1080 (£139)


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  • WHOAMI196WHOAMI196
    edited January 2011
    Im thinkin of gettin above for 473 +vat ........all u comp geeks is this ok?? its from pc specialist where you build your own desktop ...so is above any good
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    Im thinkin of gettin above for 473 +vat ........all u comp geeks is this ok?? its from pc specialist where you build your own desktop ...so is above any good
    Posted by WHOAMI196
    It's a perfectly decent machine but you're just getting a dual core when you could get a quad core for slightly cheaper as I posted above HERE.

    EDIT: I would also suggest you pay the extra £20 to get a basic 512MB NVIDIA graphics card and don't forget to add mouse and keyboard as I don't think they are included as standard!
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  • WHOAMI196WHOAMI196
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : It's a perfectly decent machine but you're just getting a dual core when you could get a quad core for slightly cheaper as I posted above HERE .
    Posted by Machka
    Thanks,

     ie of course.....but i dont want to be waitin a year for my desktop lol slight exaggeration but MESH are poor with their deliveries but it is a good desktop tho......

    a quad core is only compatible with AMD based systems but i think intel is better quite debatable.. 
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited January 2011

    They told me 10-14 working days - said theres a post christmas rush on, and that's their most popular model at the moment?

    They probably say that to everyone about every computer, but yeh....

    Not too bad? 2-3 weeks.
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  • WHOAMI196WHOAMI196
    edited January 2011
    ive been lookin for weeks for a new desktop dohhh so this is a nice thread, but i  was looking for MESH review after reading matckas post as i was quite interested!!! have a look at below m8 i stumbled across it today no one is dissin the pc i dont think but they are complaining about their service

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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited January 2011

    ugh dont look good.

    Im not rite bothered about waiting for it to come, although obv i'd prefer it asap....

    But I'd be gutted if it didnt work !!! I'm rubbish, and wudn't no how to get it going even if it worked fine :s

    Ahh well it's done now - fingers x'd
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : Thanks,  ie of course.....but i dont want to be waitin a year for my desktop lol slight exaggeration but MESH are poor with their deliveries but it is a good desktop tho...... a quad core is only compatible with AMD based systems but i think intel is better quite debatable.. 
    Posted by WHOAMI196
    Well there are always the intel core 2 quad processors but you seem to know your stuff when it comes to PCs.

    I know MESH haven't got the best track record for customer services but I've had a few ordered over the past couple of years and they've always delivered on time.
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : Well there are always the intel core 2 quad processors but you seem to know your stuff when it comes to PCs. I know MESH haven't got the best track record for customer services but I've had a few ordered over the past couple of years and they've always delivered on time.
    Posted by Machka

    WHERE HAS YOU'RE HORSE/CAT AVATAR GONE????

    I FEEL DISGRUNTLED....

    LIKE TIKAY

    XX
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : WHERE HAS YOU'RE HORSE/CAT AVATAR GONE???? I FEEL DISGRUNTLED.... LIKE TIKAY XX
    Posted by TRIP5
    It's in need of rest.

    Like Tikay. ;-)
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : It's in need of rest. Like Tikay. ;-)
    Posted by Machka

    CHANGE

    IT

    BACK....

    NOW

    (subliminal messages ftw??)

    xx
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  • NoseyBonkNoseyBonk
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz? : It's in need of rest. Like Tikay. ;-)
    Posted by Machka
    Been playing Fallout eh?
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited January 2011

    Hey, just having a look at the PC I ordered.....

    I clicked on the customised link, and got this page....


    Does this mean my PC wont be wireless and wont have any speakers???? 


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  • donkeyplopdonkeyplop
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    Hey, just having a look at the PC I ordered..... I clicked on the customised link, and got this page.... http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTCONFIGPAGE&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=909221&USG=PRODUCT Does this mean my PC wont be wireless and wont have any speakers???? 
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH

    YES!

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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2011
    In Response to Re: Buying a new desktop for poker - advice plz?:
    Hey, just having a look at the PC I ordered..... I clicked on the customised link, and got this page.... http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTCONFIGPAGE&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=909221&USG=PRODUCT Does this mean my PC wont be wireless and wont have any speakers???? 
    Posted by DOHHHHHHH
    None of the PC's mentioned in this whole thread came with speakers or wireless adaptors.  I hadn't really considered those since they weren't in your original PC you linked to.

    An easy option to solve both of these is a quick trip to Argos.

    Nice Speakers or Nice Speakers with Subwoofer

    Wireless USB Adaptor
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN
    edited January 2011
    My laptop came yesterday, got dell inspiron looks pretty good but not played poker on it yet so let you know tonight 17" screen so i wont be doing a don and misreading my cards ;)
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited January 2011

    See I had no idea, I just assumed they all would be wireless?

    I've rung them this morning and they can fit the internal wireless thing :)


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  • NoseyBonkNoseyBonk
    edited January 2011
    No wireless is a good thing! lol
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited February 2011

    It's here!!!!!!!!!!

    FINALLY :)

    An hour and half to get it all connected (lol)......30 minutes to find the windows product key (lol)....

    But..............

    I can't get on the internet!!!!! It's not identifying any wireless networks, even tho my floppin laptop is half a yard away from it and connected fine !!!!

    Any advice? 
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  • oynutteroynutter
    edited February 2011
    has it got a switch that says wlan?
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited February 2011


    Trying pressing the 'on' button.....a long shot I know, but it might just work. Or you could just wait for Aaron to turn up!
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  • DOHHHHHHHDOHHHHHHH
    edited February 2011
    No I can't see one nutter.

    Tiscali is appearing on the list of available networks, it only has 2/5 signal bars, but it's there now at least, but it wont flippin connect.

    So tilting.

    Ive been onto them, and look......I like asian people, they're lovely people, cook amazing food, and even deliver it to my door. I'm sure they're excellent with technology, well trained, intelligent, and good at cricket....

    But I just canny understand what they're trying to tell me!!

    Factor in, that even if they spoke better english than Geoffery Boycott, I still wouldn't have a clue what they meant.....

    And the result is I don't stand a chance.
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  • AcidMan27AcidMan27
    edited February 2011
    If you've got any security setup on your wireless router (which you should have) then you will need the WAP or WEP security password to connect to the router.


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