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Is this a good value pc?

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    #2
    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    Oh, and what about this monitor?

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/1708277/art/samsung/syncmaster-2223nw-22-wide.html?tag=mail_ie_uk_2009-11-04_39191&srcid=3666


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    #3
    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Boo Ankermann to the ends of the Earth...

    They tend to do shoddy craftsmanship, don't necessarily ship the parts that they claim to be in the pc and finally use the oldest of the old, the cheapest of the cheap hardware. Unstable + likely to break unfortunately!


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    Leman_Russ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 680 ✭✭✭Leman_Russ


    In other words, DIY costs a fraction more but is 100% better. :)


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Leman_Russ wrote: »
    In other words, DIY costs a fraction more but is 100% better. :)

    Are you on the right thread?

    All the Ankermann builds seem like great value at a glance


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    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Leman_Russ wrote: »
    In other words, DIY costs a fraction more but is 100% better. :)
    To a certain degree they are but at this end of the spectrum, DIYs usually end up more expensive or not much cheaper at all.


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    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    I thought the pc might be a bit low end alright but just seen it on an email.

    What about the monitor? Is that good value?


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    Iron Hide
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭Iron Hide


    Leman_Russ wrote: »
    In other words, DIY costs a fraction more but is 100% better. :)
    Agreed there but if your not up to building your own pc go for a tried and trusted brand, Dell, HP, Acer or keep it simple and buy a bloody Mac..


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Wheety wrote: »
    What about the monitor? Is that good value?

    It's nothing of a major bargain!
    Only vga and not full hd...

    Are you looking for a new pc and monitor or something?


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    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    Effluo wrote: »
    It's nothing of a major bargain!
    Only vga and not full hd...

    Are you looking for a new pc and monitor or something?

    Ha Ha. i'm toying with the idea of building a new one. The GF's pc is a bit old now and I thought that might replace hers.

    If I upgrade now i'll get a new monitor in the new year or else I'll get a new monitor and wait until the new year to build.


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    Supposing your gf just wants to go an bebo and tagged (if you're lucky) lol

    then unfortunately a bottom of the range Dell does be the smarter buy


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    Wheety
    Registered Users Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    I tried updating her current pc's RAM and her pc was quicker but the RAM kept failing. I'm going to order new RAM from crucial and if that doesn't work she'll just have to get by on 256MB of RAM for the time being.


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    DECEiFER
    Registered Users Posts: 3,212 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Red Storm wrote: »
    ...or keep it simple and buy a bloody Mac..
    *death gasp* :P


    Hardwareversand.de will build you a custom PC. You can use their online system builder to choose compatible parts and then pay a little extra to have them put it all together for you. I know two people who have done this with them and they are more than pleased. It'll be cheaper than Dell's offerings, and Dell and other brands will often use skimmed down OEM parts (namely the motherboard), which are not as useful when it comes to upgrading.


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    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    which are not as useful when it comes to upgrading.

    Oh yeah when you need to upgrade to use chrome :rolleyes:


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    DECEiFER
    Registered Users Posts: 3,212 ✭✭✭DECEiFER


    Effluo wrote: »
    Oh yeah when you need to upgrade to use chrome :rolleyes:
    Ah man, quit it. Let's just agree to disagree. ;)


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    #16
    Effluo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭Effluo


    DECEiFER wrote: »
    Ah man, quit it. Let's just agree to disagree. ;)

    lols

    Yeah i was just jokin :p


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    #17
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,398 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    Wheety wrote: »
    What do you people think of this? Is it worth it?

    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/3267696/art/ankermann/core-2-duo-premium.html?tag=mail_ie_uk_2009-11-04_39191&srcid=3666

    I wouldn't think that's a great Spec or price?

    I know too that everyone will probably bash this but I've used them & a few of there office model offerings & aside from a loud fan they've been great.

    One from them is still in use here & it's 3 years old without ever giving any grief.



    Processor

    * AMD Quad Core Phenom 9850 Quad Core Processor 2.5Ghz,
    * 4MB Cache

    Memory

    * 4GB DDR2 800Mhz
    * 8GB maximum

    Hard Drive

    * 1TB SATA300
    * 32MB Cache

    Optical Drive

    * Super multi DVDRW

    Software

    * No Operating System

    Display

    * Monitor Not Included

    Graphics

    * ATI 512MB HD4870 Graphics Card

    Networking

    * Network Interface: 10/100/1000 LAN, Realtek® RTL8111B

    Power Supply

    * 500W PSU

    Dimensions

    * Width 190 mm
    * Depth 480 mm
    * Height 360 mm

    Interfaces

    * 1 set 5.1 channel Audio jacks (3 jacks)
    * 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
    * 1 x PS/2 mouse port
    * 1 x Parallel port
    * 8 x USB 2.0 ports
    * 1 x RJ45 LAN port
    * 2 x DVI Ports

    Warranty

    * 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

    * £347.79ex vat
    * £399.96inc vat

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    #18
    jonny72
    Closed Accounts Posts: 674 ✭✭✭jonny72


    Your gf will prefer form over function.. on that website check out the new mini PC's from Acer etc.. some of them look amazing

    then go to the bargain alerts forum on this site
    You can get one of those from ebayer.com for less than 200 euro delivered, it will do her fine and she'll love the look of it


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