30-01-2014, 04:22 PM
Hi guys,
might not be right section so apologise now if not.
Basically after 8 years my pc has decided a couple weeks ago that it doesnt want to power up and when it does wont display anything or turn off without being unplugged.
it was a pretty basic pc anyway and its been repaired several times and upgraded but i think its time for a change.
as i have not really done alot with a pc of late i am completey baffled as to what to look for, but im sure some of you out there maybe could help???
im currently using a shared pc but would like my own back so i can use it as i please..
heres the specs of what i had (pretty basic):
Philips MT1700
Pentium D 820
Windows 7
1GB DDR2 (400Mhz)
160 GB Hardrive
16 x Rewriter
NVIDA Geforce 256 Mb Graphics
It is used for mainly surfing the web and videos, but i do keep alot tabs open (i know it doesnt help), there is alot of music stored on it to (although thinking of getting external hardrive for it)
Although it worked fairly quick im after something quicker
This bit may make it harder i do have younger family members who use it from time to time, with a younger brother who plays Oblivion if anyone is familiar with it, i know its a fairly demanding game.
I know that will make it more expensive to get a pc as it needs to be slightly gaming based but i was hoping a budget of £300 would cover it, however the cheaper the better?
Ideally im looking for something faster than mine which can be upgraded, i would prefer new with peace of mind but i will consider used...
Can anyone help with what i need to be looking for or have any links to anything??
I did get sent this link to an ebay one but im unsure to it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191025096255?s...1423.l2649
Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction
Many thanks all
might not be right section so apologise now if not.
Basically after 8 years my pc has decided a couple weeks ago that it doesnt want to power up and when it does wont display anything or turn off without being unplugged.
it was a pretty basic pc anyway and its been repaired several times and upgraded but i think its time for a change.
as i have not really done alot with a pc of late i am completey baffled as to what to look for, but im sure some of you out there maybe could help???
im currently using a shared pc but would like my own back so i can use it as i please..
heres the specs of what i had (pretty basic):
Philips MT1700
Pentium D 820
Windows 7
1GB DDR2 (400Mhz)
160 GB Hardrive
16 x Rewriter
NVIDA Geforce 256 Mb Graphics
It is used for mainly surfing the web and videos, but i do keep alot tabs open (i know it doesnt help), there is alot of music stored on it to (although thinking of getting external hardrive for it)
Although it worked fairly quick im after something quicker
This bit may make it harder i do have younger family members who use it from time to time, with a younger brother who plays Oblivion if anyone is familiar with it, i know its a fairly demanding game.
I know that will make it more expensive to get a pc as it needs to be slightly gaming based but i was hoping a budget of £300 would cover it, however the cheaper the better?
Ideally im looking for something faster than mine which can be upgraded, i would prefer new with peace of mind but i will consider used...
Can anyone help with what i need to be looking for or have any links to anything??
I did get sent this link to an ebay one but im unsure to it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191025096255?s...1423.l2649
Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction
Many thanks all