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Title: New base unit
Post by: panda40 on Saturday 07 August 10 12:46 BST (UK)

Hi Chatters
I am looking to purchase a new base unit PC. I don't need a monitor or anything else just the base unit. I'm looking for something with plenty of RAM and large hard drive. I would like to upgrade to windows 7 but not sure which version is the best. Any recommendations as to what to look for would be greatly appreciated.
regards panda

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: downside on Saturday 07 August 10 15:46 BST (UK)

It looks like the Home Premium edition 64 bit according to this:

http://www.labnol.org/software/windows-7-editions-buying-guide/9663/

If you buy a PC that does not 8gb of RAM then you can always buy more.

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: tomkin on Saturday 07 August 10 15:52 BST (UK)

 The crucial question is ......What's your Budget?


     Tomkin ;D

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: tomkin on Saturday 07 August 10 16:02 BST (UK)

 This link will take you to Mesh computers.

 http://www.meshcomputers.com/Default.aspx?PAGE=PRODCATEGORYVIEWPAGE&USG=APPLICATION&ENT=APPLICATION&KEY=136463

   The elite Atx750 should handle anything that you throw at it.

   There are other companys such as Dell that will offer good Base units.

    I've not dealt with either firm so I can't advise you on their customer satisfaction.

   It all depends on what you want it for and the price you want to pay.

  Tomkin

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: panda40 on Saturday 07 August 10 16:07 BST (UK)

I'm lucky as my 10 year savings plan matures in October so Its time to treat myself so the budget is not too limited. I would like something that reliable good quality and will not start slowing down as soon as you start to load stuff onto it. That's why I would like something that's worth investing in.
Any suggestions? ;D ;D
Regards Panda
PS the Windows Premium edition sounds good thanks downside

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: Uncle Reff on Sunday 08 August 10 08:21 BST (UK)

Quote from: tomkin on Saturday 07 August 10 16:02 BST (UK)

 This link will take you to Mesh computers.

I have bought three computers from Mesh and been very happy with all of them...

Very helpful and if you push they may give a discount  :o :o

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: Kangkid on Monday 09 August 10 14:36 BST (UK)

I work as a volunteer at a charity and I got a really good deal from these people, you can pick and choose and they will build it to your spec, loadsa of top brands to choose from

http://www.rootschat.com/links/09f5/

Title: Re: New base unit
Post by: panda40 on Monday 09 August 10 18:08 BST (UK)

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, it will keep me busy working out which is the best one till October.
Regards panda