This is for my mother.
Chassis & Display
VanGuard Series: 23.8" Matte Full HD 60Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) (Non-Touch)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i3 Quad Core Processor i3-10100 (3.60GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H510T2: (Mini-ITX, DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3000MB/sR | 1600MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 120W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
4 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00027]
Operating System Language
US International/USA - US English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Keyboard & Mouse
LOGITECH® MK540 WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE COMBO
Mouse Pad
PCS Mouse Mat
Speakers
2 x INTEGRATED SPEAKERS
Webcam
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
Hailan G40: 23.8" Slim Bezel FHD AIO
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 9 working days
Price: £765.00 including VAT and Delivery
She uses the PC for the following:
Despite her minimal needs she wants the computer to be lighting fast with Windows booting and programs opening. Cost isn't a huge issue but at the same time she does not want to waste money. She wouldn't want to spend $200 more for a processor if it meant a program starting half a second faster.
I was told for her needs that getting the i3 would actually be faster due to the higher clock speed. Is this true?
Was thinking about getting 16 GB or RAM. Would she notice a speed difference between 2666 vs 2933?
I am sold on the Intel SSD. She does not need the storage space but would the difference in the write speeds of the 512 and 2 TB speeds (3500 MB/S vs 3000 MB/S) make a big difference?
Does anyone know the joule rating for the surge protector offered by PC Specialist?
Chassis & Display
VanGuard Series: 23.8" Matte Full HD 60Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) (Non-Touch)
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i3 Quad Core Processor i3-10100 (3.60GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® H510T2: (Mini-ITX, DDR4, USB 3.2, 6Gb/s)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 2666MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR (GPU)
1st M.2 SSD Drive
512GB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3000MB/sR | 1600MB/sW)
1st Storage Drive
256GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 120W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre Cloverleaf UK Power Cable
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Wireless Network Card
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
4 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 2 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KK3-00027]
Operating System Language
US International/USA - US English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Keyboard & Mouse
LOGITECH® MK540 WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE COMBO
Mouse Pad
PCS Mouse Mat
Speakers
2 x INTEGRATED SPEAKERS
Webcam
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Chassis
Hailan G40: 23.8" Slim Bezel FHD AIO
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 6 to 9 working days
Price: £765.00 including VAT and Delivery
She uses the PC for the following:
- Playing games such as Candy Crush and Microsoft Solitaire.
- Watching videos.
- Surfing the internet with up to 20 tabs open
- Mail program.
Despite her minimal needs she wants the computer to be lighting fast with Windows booting and programs opening. Cost isn't a huge issue but at the same time she does not want to waste money. She wouldn't want to spend $200 more for a processor if it meant a program starting half a second faster.
I was told for her needs that getting the i3 would actually be faster due to the higher clock speed. Is this true?
Was thinking about getting 16 GB or RAM. Would she notice a speed difference between 2666 vs 2933?
I am sold on the Intel SSD. She does not need the storage space but would the difference in the write speeds of the 512 and 2 TB speeds (3500 MB/S vs 3000 MB/S) make a big difference?
Does anyone know the joule rating for the surge protector offered by PC Specialist?
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