New Computer/Lap top: Advice

[paulbarker7]

Hey!

I'm thinking about buying a new computer or lap top. I've re signed up on here to ask for some advice on buying one before I actually buy it because I always rush in to buying one and end up beind disapointed with it. My budget is around £400-£600.

The main thing I'll be using it for:

• Networking sites (myspace, facebook & bebo)
• Downloading music/ videos
• Watching videos on YouTube
• Other forums
• Football Manager 2009 game
• Word processing

No MACs please, I'm too used to Microsoft

Thanks!!

[N!ck]

A laptop would suit your needs, but a PC would give you much better performance for the money. Would you be happy to custom build a PC or would you want to buy it already built?

[paulbarker7]

I think I'll go for the computer as this laptop has reall dissapointed me. I'd prefer it to be already built

[N!ck]

You happy buying online or does it have to be from a shop you can go to to pick it up from. And what stuff do you need with it like monitor, keyboard, mouse etc?

[Hitman]

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...B&page=Product

I have this PC.

640GB HDD for downloads. Good CPU and good amount of RAM, so switching between programs is quick and you can load a lot. Comes with a screen and is under 500 pounds.

It's good.

[scottish]

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...B&page=Product

I have this PC.

640GB HDD for downloads. Good CPU and good amount of RAM, so switching between programs is quick and you can load a lot. Comes with a screen and is under 500 pounds.

It's good.

Crap gfx card


i'd recommend a dell PC.

[Hitman]

Crap gfx card


i'd recommend a dell PC.

Well he didn't say he was doing any hardcore gaming... :rolleyes:

[scottish]

I'd rather get a decent gfx card for the same price than a crap gfx card though ;S

[Hitman]

I'd rather get a decent gfx card for the same price than a crap gfx card though ;S

Better gfx cards usually cost more... like everything else in the world: if its better it costs more.

[marriott0.01]

I've seen a budget PC with touchscreen and everything, ideal for the person who loves entertainment and/or playing games.

It's like a netbook, but it's called the 'nettop'. It's made by Asus and called the Eee Top.

It's not expensive and should be able to suit your needs.