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Basic desktop

murtyd17 · 2016-12-05 21:30:30

Hi Does anyone know of a good value basic desktop. Only need the box (dont need monitor, keyboard..etc) Would mainly use for internet, netflix, looking at photos..etc thanks

05-12-2016 10:30PM

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murtyd17

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Hi

Does anyone know of a good value basic desktop.
Only need the box (dont need monitor, keyboard..etc)
Would mainly use for internet, netflix, looking at photos..etc

thanks

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#2 10-12-2016 11:17AM

murtyd17

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anyone have any ideas

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#3 10-12-2016 11:52AM

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How much do you want to spend?

Building your own PC is the way to go these days. You don't need technical skills to do it. If you can put together Ikea flatpacks then building a PC will be easy. There are a lot of youtube videos out there to help show you how to do it aswell. If you're not prepared to do it yourself then I'd recommend going here,
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pc-systems/home-and-media-pc/desktop-pcs

The hardest part in building your own is buying the right parts. You can go here for help with that, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

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#4 10-12-2016 11:58AM

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There are refurbished base units on Groupon and/or Pigsback. Got a Dell base unit with Windows 7 for buttons....

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#5 11-12-2016 12:14AM

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Since you're not looking for huge performance I'd get something like this. It'll do what you need handy enough and comes with Windows 10 (around €90).

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#6 11-12-2016 11:20AM

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http://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/266097/core-technologies-inc

would this be any use?

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#7 11-12-2016 01:11PM

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murtyd17 wrote: »

http://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/266097/core-technologies-inc

would this be any use?

As a door stop?. Yes.

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#8 11-12-2016 01:17PM

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Try asking in the computer building forum http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842 Perhaps someone in there will build you something for a better price than you'd pay. Be careful not to buy too cheap a computer or you'll regret it. You get what you pay for.

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#9 12-12-2016 09:05PM

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-OptiPlex-Computer-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01CEJE19U/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481572893&sr=1-6&keywords=desktop

would this be any good?

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#10 12-12-2016 09:12PM

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No, have a look at

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newly-Refurbished-6300-Desktop-Computer/dp/B01FSV7PE4/ref=sr_1_11?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481573270&sr=1-11&keywords=REFURBISHED+I3

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#11 12-12-2016 09:12PM

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What's your budget?

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#12 12-12-2016 09:21PM

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Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

What's your budget?

around 250, only need something to do the basics

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#13 15-12-2016 12:48AM

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murtyd17 wrote: »

around 250, only need something to do the basics

Check adverts, get a used one would be my advice. For €250 you'll hVe plenty of choice

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#14 30-12-2016 02:55PM

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thanks for that but i would prefer a new shiny one!

Did anyone see anything good in any of the sales for around the 250 mark?

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