Desktop - new or second hand?

funnyname

I currently have a netbook however I want to get a desktop, I have an old 15'' monitor so I was thinking maybe all I need is a 2nd hand desktop and get a new keyboard and mouse.

However part of me says get a new one which is grand for my budget.

All I need it for tinternet, ms office and a small bit of programming.

Do I really need a get a new one for the above?

Groinshot

funnyname wrote: »

I currently have a netbook however I want to get a desktop, I have an old 15'' monitor so I was thinking maybe all I need is a 2nd hand desktop and get a new keyboard and mouse.

However part of me says get a new one which is grand for my budget.

All I need it for tinternet, ms office and a small bit of programming.

Do I really need a get a new one for the above?

You can still get a new one without the monitor, keyboard and mouse, etc. You could also just get a keyboard, mouse and VGA cable, and plug your laptop into the monitor if that would suit you, and will cost you a hell of a lot less.

DipStick McSwindler

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funnyname

is this monitor value for money?

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/5584/Philips_546_cm215_inch_Full_HD_LCD_monitor_and_TV_with_DVB-T_HDMI__SCART/

Deal of the day for Sunday 15/05/2011

Arcto

If your up for it you can save a packet by building it yourself, seeing as you only want it for very non power intensive purposes you could do it for around €300.

bette

Hitch up your monitor to the netbook!