Need help to choose a new pc.

[Red wizard]

I don't know a great deal about computers so i could do with a bit of help in finding a new computer. I am after a desk top that will play games like fm,cod, and sim type games. my budget is about 5-6 hundered. If anyone knows of cheap places to buy from and what sort of spec i should be looking for it would be very helpful thanks.

[RoverAtUni]

If I was you I would look at something similar to this

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-slimline-s5780uk-black-08702380-pdt.html

The things you need for stuff like COD is at least duel-core processor, 4GB of RAM and a dedicated graphics card. A lot of computers come without a graphics card that will support high end games like COD so 1GB VRAM from a dedicated graphics card is a definite need.

I like that PC a lot but I have a laptop with similar specs that I use, don't forget to look around for better prices too!

[Red wizard]

If I was you I would look at something similar to this

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-slimline-s5780uk-black-08702380-pdt.html

The things you need for stuff like COD is at least duel-core processor, 4GB of RAM and a dedicated graphics card. A lot of computers come without a graphics card that will support high end games like COD so 1GB VRAM from a dedicated graphics card is a definite need.

I like that PC a lot but I have a laptop with similar specs that I use, don't forget to look around for better prices too!

I was looking at that one. Is that aa good pc? I googled the graphics card and it said it was poor.

[RoverAtUni]

Yeh its a decent PC and the graphics card isn't the best. But at that price range its hard to find a machine with a great one. Probably the best idea would be to buy a similar PC without a dedicated graphics card and then go to a local computer shop and see what they can do for you. High end graphics cards aren't cheap though.

[RobTheRover]

I wouldnt touch Dell or HP for a desktop.  They use non-standard parts so if something goes, like the motherboard, you are knackered and have to replace the whole thing.

I have a Mesh desktop which I bought nearly 6 years ago, and it is still quicker than my corei3 laptop.  Mesh.co.uk are certainly worth a look, and offer good value.  I got a mate who is a system builder to priceup the components of my Mesh to see if he could build it cheaper, and he said he didnt know how they did it for the price.  At the prices he could buy the components, he was £20 over what they charged, plus they threw WinXP and 12 months support in too!

[Dagenham Rover]

Rob, Mesh have gone bust but the warranty's have been taken over by pc peripherals

http://www.meshcomputersownersclub.com/forum/mesh-computers-owners-club-customer-care-technical-support/12913-so-long-thanks-all-fish.html
I must admit my mesh desktop is a cracker and I couldn't get anywhere near the spec anywhere else

This company is apparently very good http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers-for-next-day-delivery/ pre built or configure your own

[Glyn_Wigley]

If you've already got a basic desktop, you might only need to just upgrade the bits that you need to upgrade. What's your current spec?

[RobTheRover]

Rob, Mesh have gone bust but the warranty's have been taken over by pc peripherals

http://www.meshcomputersownersclub.com/forum/mesh-computers-owners-club-customer-care-technical-support/12913-so-long-thanks-all-fish.html
I must admit my mesh desktop is a cracker and I couldn't get anywhere near the spec anywhere else

This company is apparently very good http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers-for-next-day-delivery/ pre built or configure your own

Thanks for that, Dagger. That's a real shame. They were spot on when I bought mine.

[Red wizard]

If you've already got a basic desktop, you might only need to just upgrade the bits that you need to upgrade. What's your current spec?

Its a old meidia player by packard bell 2.92gh, 512mb ram, 300gig hard drive. Its just about seezed up lol. I am using my seaon ticket money to buy a new computer as well. However i will still be getting a season ticket as i have till the 29th i think to get it but will be getting it the week after next.

[RedJ]

If you've already got a basic desktop, you might only need to just upgrade the bits that you need to upgrade. What's your current spec?

Its a old meidia player by packard bell 2.92gh, 512mb ram, 300gig hard drive. Its just about seezed up lol. I am using my seaon ticket money to buy a new computer as well. However i will still be getting a season ticket as i have till the 29th i think to get it but will be getting it the week after next.

If you're under the impression that there's a deadline then, it's actually the day before the season kicks off

[Red wizard]

If you've already got a basic desktop, you might only need to just upgrade the bits that you need to upgrade. What's your current spec?

Its a old meidia player by packard bell 2.92gh, 512mb ram, 300gig hard drive. Its just about seezed up lol. I am using my seaon ticket money to buy a new computer as well. However i will still be getting a season ticket as i have till the 29th i think to get it but will be getting it the week after next.

If you're under the impression that there's a deadline then, it's actually the day before the season kicks off

 I mean the deadline to be scouted.

[Red wizard]

If I was you I would look at something similar to this

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-slimline-s5780uk-black-08702380-pdt.html

The things you need for stuff like COD is at least duel-core processor, 4GB of RAM and a dedicated graphics card. A lot of computers come without a graphics card that will support high end games like COD so 1GB VRAM from a dedicated graphics card is a definite need.

I like that PC a lot but I have a laptop with similar specs that I use, don't forget to look around for better prices too!

I was looking at that one. Is that aa good pc? I googled the graphics card and it said it was poor.

I got that pc the hp pavilion slimline and all is well. Its a 100% improvment on my last one and i don't have to wait all night for it to load up lol. Its playing my games fine and running very fast. Had to go to Sheff pc world to get it though and i got the last one and they won't be getting any more aas they are getting a new line in.

[MrFrost]

Oh dear, not PC world!

[Mr1Croft]

I don't know a great deal about computers so i could do with a bit of help in finding a new computer. I am after a desk top that will play games like fm,cod, and sim type games. my budget is about 5-6 hundered. If anyone knows of cheap places to buy from and what sort of spec i should be looking for it would be very helpful thanks.

Whatever you do not go saying this to a PC World adviser, their eyes will light up and they will screw you over with a Packard Bell piece of sh*te!!!

[Adam]

If you can, build one yourself - much cheaper.

[nice one rovers]

Get a Mac, simple.