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2x new desktop towers - Windows 7

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  • 03-01-2014 1:22pm
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    lakill Farm
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    Wondering if anyone knows were i could source 1 or 2 new desktop towers (without monitors) but must be with windows 7 operating systems

    Tried Dell and the windows 7 works out 2004 more than windows 8 with half the spec

    Reason windows 7 is the PC will be connected to a server and my IT lad said to stay with windows 7 system

    Thanks

    (If mods dont mind, if you attach links that would be great)


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    CreepingDeath
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    Can you not buy the hardware without any OS, and put Windows 7 on it yourself ?


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    CreepingDeath
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    lakill Farm wrote: »
    Tried Dell and the windows 7 works out 2004 more than windows 8 with half the spec

    Also, when you said "tried Dell", do you mean you used their website to browse what was available?

    I imagine if you rang up their sales dept directly, you might have more success in getting a comparable price for a PC with Windows 7....
    unless Microsoft is subsidizing PC hardware to force Windows 8 out to people.


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    lakill Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭lakill Farm


    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    Also, when you said "tried Dell", do you mean you used their website to browse what was available?

    I imagine if you rang up their sales dept directly, you might have more success in getting a comparable price for a PC with Windows 7....
    unless Microsoft is subsidizing PC hardware to force Windows 8 out to people.


    no I called them and they emailed me quotes so I could check the spec.


    ill try your idea of buying a pc without the operating system so


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    Firblog
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    Give us an idea of the spec you're looking for.. take it you need Win 7 Pro?


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    lakill Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭lakill Farm


    Firblog wrote: »
    Give us an idea of the spec you're looking for.. take it you need Win 7 Pro?


    just need it to operate sage line 50, accounts production, tas, collsoft,

    then Microsoft office . nothing fancy like gaming spec.


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    yawhat!
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    Could ask in the pc building and upgrading section. Do up a lot of office builds there. You get parts twice the quality of Dell Pcs for the same cost.


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    lakill Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭lakill Farm


    could the mod move this to the pc guild section?


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    yawhat!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 970 ✭✭✭yawhat!


    Just make a new thread and answer these questions


    1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

    5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

    5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

    8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

    9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

    10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]


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