Is this PC value for money?

Question

I've just come across this but looks reasonably cheap...what are they skimping on here:

http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODUCTVIEWPAGE&USG=PRODUCT&ENT=PRODUCT&KEY=232135

I am not a gamer but want a Futureproof PC suitable for multitasking

Answer 1

It's a good spec, except for the graphics card. If you're not a gamer, you can ignore that, but if you plan on doing anything graphics related, you should get one of the better options they offer. This card would be a good compromise:

256MB nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT - DVI, HDTV, TV-Out[upg £ 55.00]

That's the only significant change I'd recommend.

Answer 2

Jeez, that seems a bit overkill if you aren't a gamer, but yeah, that'll do what you want.

From what it says it has a TV Tuner, and 5.1 Surround Sound Tuner, and a mediocre DX10 graphics card.

Basically you could use it as a Multimedia center for your living room to watch TV on, or control a big sound system, but it is more or less "Future-proof" and it will multitask.

Answer 3

while you're actually not likely to enhance to an Ivy Bridge (third gen) intel processor, then you definately do not want a z77 motherboard, circulate with a z68 chipset fairly and shop your self some money. additionally, in case you do not do a ton of photoshop/animation then 12 gigs of RAM is wayyyyy overkill. in simple terms get 8gb. additionally, in accordance to newegg that motherboard does not exist. Sorry.

Answer 4

I wouldn't trust them. I've never heard of them before and the prices don't seem that great anyway. I would check out microspectpc.com. They have plenty of great deals and each computer comes with a 30 day money back guarantee as well as a one year warranty so your purchase is risk free.

Answer 5

Then you would be after a Mac since Windows is pretty average when it comes to multitasking and with Leopard you are already operating in the future.

FAQs about Macs
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/2007-12-05-mac_N.htm
Leopard reviewed
http://www.baltimoresun.com/technology/bal-bz.pl.appleaday15nov15,0,3955417.story

Macs/Leopard are build for multitasking

Answer 6

If you are not a gamer, then this one seems to be future proof, and CERTAINLY able to accomplish multitasking......

Not a bad deal overall

Answer 7

Funny, never heard of that brand before. HP is my number one PC, that I would go with.