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Buying a PC - no idea

Lugash

Lugash

Rohan Ricketts
Hello all - it's happened, I've hit my 30's and I don't know anything about technology anymore.

I want to buy a desktop computer, but don't know where to start.

My requirements are very basic:
1. Aesthetics - it's got to look sleek and cool. I want a white monitor and a tidy base.
2. Browsing, streaming (football/films etc) and very basic stuff. Don't need it for games or anything fancy.

Where on earth do I start?

Thanks!
 
Lugash said:
Hello all - it's happened, I've hit my 30's and I don't know anything about technology anymore.

I want to buy a desktop computer, but don't know where to start.

My requirements are very basic:
1. Aesthetics - it's got to look sleek and cool. I want a white monitor and a tidy base.
2. Browsing, streaming (football/films etc) and very basic stuff. Don't need it for games or anything fancy.

Where on earth do I start?

Thanks!
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Tablet + Chromecast? Laptop?

I genuinely wouldn't bother with a desktop for that kind of low-strain work.
 
StephenH said:
I'm a bit of a tart for flash monitors :cool:
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It is an impressive piece of kit, especially if you are into design of any type. The surface dial accessory is a great idea but considering it is so new there are not too many apps that support it yet. I might get one myself in a few years when the app support is there (and it is a bit cheaper:)).

In response to the OP I'd put SSD on the list of must haves.
 
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Spur of the moment said:
Am on the cusp of getting one of these, but more than a little bemused as to the extras I'm told I'll need, eg clockspeed / storage upgrade (to store/edit literally 1000s of pics and short vid clips from my 2009 iMac), SSD(?), new printer and stuff. Am no nerd, so feeling quite a bit bewildered.
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how big is the drive on your 2009?

is your existing printer broken?

sounds like some naughty upselling going on
 
that looks a decent price actually

i've got the i7 and did go for the 16gb of RAM as it's for work and I intend to get 5 (maybe even 6/7) years out of it, the fusion is part SSD so you'll still get the speed benefit (it boots in seconds)

I already had a drive for time machine so didn't need to add anything else
 
Thanks, StephenH! Really helpful.

I've read all-in-ones can be a bit dodgy, as if something goes wrong or you want to ugprade, it's a major hassle.

What do you reckon?
 
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