Get this PC cheaper online / what to add / remove?

[Jahova]

Hi, I am in the middle of choosing my next PC. I have had my eye on this packadge from Mesh Computers, which I know are good as I have one downstairs, which has lasted 5+ years.

I was wondering, if I could get the same spec, any cheaper online, pre-built, if you know what I mean. + Can you not bother saying 'build your own' - as I don't know how and am afraid I'll get it wrong.
I would also like to know what I should add, to make it better and 'futureproof', if you know what I mean.

Edit: I have looked at Dell and it seems that no other packadges are the same / have 8GB RAM.
If I am wrong, please can someone link me as I know Dell are a good PC company.

Thanks,
- Tom.
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Base;

• Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor(2.4GHz,8MB Cache,1066MHz).
• Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Premium 64-bit Edition with SP 1.
• New MESH Midi-TowerATX Case + 550W PSU.
• PCI-Express Mainboard - Core2Duo/Quad Core/Penryn ATX.
• 8GB DDR2 800MHz Memory (4 x 2GB).
• 500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive with 16MB Buffer.
• Super Format 20x Dual Layer DVD Writer +R/-R/RW/RAM.
• 256MB nVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS - DVI, HDTV, TV-Out.
• 5.1 High Definition onboard sound card - 6 Channel Cinema sound.

Other Shiz;

• 22" Widescreen LCD TFT Digital Display (DVI, 5ms).
• Logitech Desktop Keyboard & Optical Mouse.
• Free Microsoft® Works® 8.5 + Limited Microsoft Office Trial.
• Free Cyberlink Video Editing Suite - 7 titles (oem).
• Multi-format Memory Card Reader (ATX).
• 1 Year Hardware Warranty - Back to Base (UK Mainland only).

£604.89 - Without VAT.
£710.75 - With VAT.

[Recursion]

Well, immediately get rid of the 8GB RAM and go with 4GB, you will not use 8GB.

The graphics card is crap, get a 9 series Nvidia or 8800GT.

The soundcard is onboard and so will be rubbish, I would recommend some kind of Creative X-Fi now the new drivers are out.

[Jahova]

I want it to be 'future proof', and it's a free upgrade to 8GB RAM.
I think in the future I may be needing it.

And about the Gcard, yeah, I think I need a different one.

[Recursion]

Ah nice, well if its free go for the 8GB, trust me though, you won't use it! haha, other than those things above it looks like a fairly nice system, but yes, if you go to www.PCSpecialist.co.uk or even, build your own using Nick's tutorial on this forum, the Nvidia video tutorials, or even the many tutorials that can be found on Google (I know you said not to mention building your own! ) you could probably knock a lot of the price.

[Jahova]

Just been on that, the same spec would cost in the region of £900, apparently. Dear, oh dear. HELP GUYS!

[Recursion]

I think thats a very sweet deal if im honest.

[Jahova]

Ok, as told by many, I will be changing the Graphics Card.
So, which one should I buy, it's either;

• 512MB nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT - Dual DVI, HDTV, TV Out.

Or..

• 512MB nVIDIA GeForce 8800GT - Dual DVI, HDTV, TV Out.

Which one is better for the money as the;
9600GT = £90.00
8800GT = £125.00

[Robbie]

8800GT

[Jahova]

Whats the difference between them?
And I kinda would go for the cheaper one, but I'm listening.

[Robbie]

I'm not all up on GFX cards but I just know it performs better and is prefered;

e.g http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/923933.html