Purchasing a new desk top computer?

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 10:08

Hi,

Can anyone advise me on purchasing a new desk top computer please? What would I expect to pay and what would you suggest is a good model? Not looking for one with all the bells and whistles, just one to send E mails Etc. And before anyone suggests I get of my backside and go around the local shops, I am working in Jordan but coming back to the TRNC in 6 weeks to buy one. I know we have IT experts on here who may help.

Thanks in anticipation.

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 10:40

Just another thought? Has anyone bought one from the South side?

Agobard


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 11:02

Hi Stockiefan,

Depending upon the specification you require, new desktops can cost anything from 600 – 1,500 Sterling.

So why waste money because I have a 2nd hand one for sale with a high specification, see details below:-

Latest Windows 7 installed.



Inte!(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz 3.46 GHz

Instated memory (RAM): 2.00 GB

Total Virtual Memory 4.00 GB

3 x Hard Drives

3 x DVD drives

6 x USB

Floppy disk drive

LG 19 inch colour Monitor

Display - RADEON X700 PRO (256 m/byte) Graphics Card

Texas Instruments 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller

SCSI controller

Inte!(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection

Inte!(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection

Software installed Windows 7 Ultimate Version - 6.1.7100 Build 7100



Price 395 Sterling o.n.o.



Contact:- sherwood@agobard.com

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 11:18

Hi stokiefan - agobard's system - sounds like a reasonable buy to me for what you want to do, as the PC's in the north can be expensive and very few that i have seen have Windows 7 installed. I looked at buying from the south but you may end up with incurring import tax which can be even more expensive.



If however you can get a reasonable deal on a high spec laptop in jordan, why not get one there and bring it with you as hand luggage, keep the receipt to prove it is 'used'

hope this helps

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 12:32

Sherwood, thanks for the offer, will mail you. Greengate, thanks for the advise.

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
08/11/2009 12:48

I've just bought a Windows 7 PC in the UK



I would definately go for W7, very fast and easy to use, nicer even than XP



Mark