I want a new desktop computer but i dont know where the bast place is to get a new cheap one! Doesnt matter about specs of it just as long as i can upgrade it to what i want at a later date
2006-08-21 03:23:19 · 13 answers · asked by Gary 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Try Misco they have a good computer if you already have one and it's past it sell by date. This one is just over £150 and has a CD writer and is very basic. No monitor or operating system - but maybe you already have those. They have more to choose from. Look for cheap deals at the big stores like Comet. I got a great laptop for £700 at Comet. But XP home and Works 8 were preinstalled - nice laptop - shame about the pre-installed Microsoft stuff. On Outlook Express the spell checker didn't work. It usually uses the spell checker on office and apparently Works 8 doesn't have a spell checker. After 8 goes at getting this suite of programs right - you'd think Microsoft would have given it a spell checker. The 100 gig hard drive sounds good until you realise part is partitioned as back up for the preinstalled stuff. Exactly what is preinstalled is still a mystery. Sonic came with it - but is that backed up to the partition. Instructions in 20 lanuages - tell you how to plug it in and switch on! LOL
2006-08-21 03:47:23 · answer #1 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things you can't upgrade on a desktop is the processor and motherboard, but in many cases it's cheaper to buy a new computer instead of upgrading. Computers are becoming disposable. You can find specs for different types of computers at http://www.comprec.com
2006-08-21 04:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by ljalg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can recommend www.ebuyer.com They are the best specified and value for money I have seen and the after sales is extremely good. If you want to upgrade in the future avoid Dell like the plague. They use non standard components that only fit Dell machines and are a nightmare to upgrade as standard parts will not fit. If not I can build you one.
2006-08-21 07:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell has inexpensive computers I have found reliable. Go with Pentium D CPU and it should be upgradable otherwise.
2006-08-21 03:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely DELL
{cut out the middle man also great on after sales service }
2006-08-21 03:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by browneyed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alienware :)
On a serious note why not check out Dabs?
2006-08-21 08:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell?
2006-08-21 03:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by Brad C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Barebones in TigerDirect is good too.
2006-08-21 03:32:06 · answer #8 · answered by Andy T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
system76 is an awesome place to start
2006-08-21 04:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by jeffrey_parke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tesco has very good cheap ones...
2006-08-21 03:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by hansoff321 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋