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  • 21-11-2019 9:32am
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    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,898 ✭✭✭✭


    I only use a PC for web browsing, email etc. I have an old Dell Tower that's slow & clunky running, about to be obselete, Windows 7.

    I am looking for a PC to connect to my existing monitor, keyboard & mouse. I don't want a laptop. What are the options ? Thanks.


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    Remouad
    Registered Users Posts: 974 ✭✭✭Remouad


    So you're still looking for a PC then just something more modern.
    What's your budget?
    How computer literate are you?
    Would you be comfortable using something that's not windows? A chromebox maybe?


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    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,634 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    What connections are available on your monitor? Are your mouse and keyboard both USB? And most importantly, what's your budget?

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    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,798 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Get a refurbished small form factor PC, i5, 8GB RAM. You'll pick one up for less than 200 quid and it will last you for years.


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    JoyPad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,703 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    The Nal wrote: »
    Get a refurbished small form factor PC, i5, 8GB RAM. You'll pick one up for less than 200 quid and it will last you for years.

    I would also recommend something like this. Make sure it runs off an SSD and not a 2.5in HDD, and then it would have no moving parts, dead quiet.


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    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,898 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    I would be fine with a small form pc or chromebox.

    But both seem more expensive than their laptop equivalents for brands I recognise.

    There are lots cheaper on Amazon but from manufacturers that I don't recognise.


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    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,798 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    Have a root through these guys stuff. Bought a PC from them for 120 quid a few years ago. Really good and they offer upgrades. Dont bother with a new machine if its just for light use like browsing.

    https://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_guffyk+/


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    raxy
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭raxy


    What would opinions be on cloudbooks like this?

    https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/asus-e203ma-fd017ts-intel-celeron-4gb-ram-64gb-emmc-ssd-116-inch-hd-laptop-grey-with-microsoft-office-365-personal-1-year-included/1600391761.prd

    I'd only have very light use. Web browsing, Netflix occasionally & word/excel. Don't have a lot to spend atm & a full laptop with ok specs is pricey. I am considering used as posted above but am a but am not sure if a used laptop will have issues, I'd like good battery life as well which used laptops might not have.

    I have a toshiba A150 which is next to useless. Only AMD E1 processor & useless battery.


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    The Nal
    Registered Users Posts: 12,798 ✭✭✭✭The Nal


    "Celeron"

    Careful now.


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    NIMAN
    Registered Users Posts: 33,619 ✭✭✭✭NIMAN


    Op

    Would you be tempted to buy second-hand?

    There are plenty of decent units out there.


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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    What is the spec of your present tower?

    Is it possible it could be upgraded with some more RAM and maybe even a CPU upgrade?

    If the hardware is OK then maybe a change of OS might give it a new lease of life.
    You might even consider a Linux OS on it for the simple stuff you need it for.


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