Hello i have been adaward funding for new pc, am intrestead in your all in one

[kewns]

Hello I have been granted funding intended for a new pc. In addition am interested in your all in one machine.
Can anybody provide assistance on spec?

I am undertaking a nursing degree; due to my dyslexia I obligated an award towards a pc of my choice.
I am considering the “all in ones” by means of easy, therefore taking up a reduced amount of space in my small box room lol

I would say am not a gamer nonetheless I do watch movie, TV and internet a lot (but the latter to be more on my iPhone these days)

In regards to Spec, I already have a dell xps laptop with i7core and ssd with 12 GB of ram (I upgraded myself)

It’s good however not much difference and it still crashes considering the price I paid for it yikes!!!

I approximately have a budget of about £1000 however I need to buy the unit, plus wireless mouse, keyboard and printer. Furthermore require the full 3 years warranty (but then again I am waiting to hear back, as I have can fix things myself)
I also don’t have to buy the whole computer in one place. For example I can buy wireless printer else were…

So if anyone has any suggestions please fire away

A little long winded and poor grammar I do apologise in advance

Thank you for your time and patience with this matter

Kindest Regards,

Ste

 

[Ash]

Your laptop sounds like a very good laptop. Especially if you only use it for movies and the internet (and I assume word processing).

If it is crashing a lot I suggest a fresh install of Windows. It might have a virus. My opinion is you really don't need a new PC.

You say you need the 3 year warranty? Which one? All the warranties are 3 years.

 

[keynes]

Your laptop sounds like a very good laptop. Especially if you only use it for movies and the internet (and I assume word processing).

If it is crashing a lot I suggest a fresh install of Windows. It might have a virus. My opinion is you really don't need a new PC.

You say you need the 3 year warranty? Which one? All the warranties are 3 years.

I am assuming he is referring to parts, labour and collection costs covered by 3 years, all warranties only offer 3 years labour. I had an XPS Dell laptop and experienced quite a lot of issues with heat, had to replace the motherboard after a year.

 

[Ash]

I am assuming he is referring to parts, labour and collection costs covered by 3 years, all warranties only offer 3 years labour. I had an XPS Dell laptop and experienced quite a lot of issues with heat, had to replace the motherboard after a year.

Ah right. Could he not take it back and get a replacement/refund?

I've up with this build. The need for a wireless printer and the warranty don't leave much leeway in terms of changing the specs.

Chassis & Display
PowerGlide Performer: 21.5" Full HD Multi-Touch Screen (1920x 1080)

Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3470 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache (More than powerful enough for internet browsing and word processing.)

Memory (RAM)
4GB SAMSUNG 1333MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (1 x 4GB) (Again, this is plenty of RAM for what you will be using this PC for. The 12GB you said you have in your laptop is FAR, FAR too much. I meant to change this to 2x2GB as RAM works better the more separate sticks you have.)

Graphics Card
Intel® HD Graphics 3000/4000 Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB (Integrated into the CPU. Would handle movies etc easily. Will also be able to handle some games but you said you don't play them.)

Memory - 1st Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm) (Very fast, large HDD. Not as fast as an SSD but I couldn't fit one in with your budget.)

1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8 Speed SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)

Memory Card Reader
Integrated 4 in 1 Card Reader (SDXC/MMC/MS/XD)

Sound Card
ONBOARD 8 CHANNEL (7.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)

Network Facilities
GIGABIT LAN & INTEL WIRELESS 802.11N CARD INC. BLUETOOTH 3.0

USB Options
2 x USB 3.0 PORTS + 3 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD

Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence

Keyboard & Mouse
LOGITECH® MK250 WIRELESS KEYBOARD & MOUSE COMBO (£21) (Wireless mouse and keyboard that you said you wanted.)

Speakers
2 x INTEGRATED 3W SPEAKERS

Webcam
INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM

Printer
HP PHOTOSMART WIRELESS ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER - B110a (£72) (Wireless printer.)

Warranty
3 Year Platinum Warranty (3 Year Collect & Return, 3 Year Parts, 3 Year labour) (£135) (3 year warranty.)

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/PowerGlide-Performer/63HhaDjUjS/

 

[kewns]

I agree I don't really need a knew pc, but i been awarded this money for desktop
So hence why am here lol

As for xps your right about the heat I know have a stand for it which helps a great deal

So come guys if you had a free grand what pc would you buy ???
also I might hang fire on this and wait till tv thing is put in them

Kindest regards,

Ste

 

[tom_gr7]

Does it have to be a desktop? You could get a pretty good laptop for 1000.

 

[kewns]

I already have a laptop so I was thinking off a back up
And I used my laptop for bbc iplayer
The one thing I would say about my laptop is sound is by far the best I've ever had
For any computer,

I agree with the spec above although I'll properly add better sound device

Thanks very much for advice so guys really helpful

 

[Ash]

You could get yourself a very good desktop for £1000 as well. My desktop cost me £500 and is on par (maybe a tad better) than the AIO I posted above.

 

[kewns]

You could get yourself a very good desktop for £1000 as well. My desktop cost me £500 and is on par (maybe a tad better) than the AIO I posted above.

Yeah I could I just need a printer keyboard and mouse pref wireless
And also a monitor,

I was thinking the aio as its less space and with small Uni room lol

 

[tom_gr7]

wht ever you get make sure its covered with insurance mate, esp at uni halls/residence.

Make sure the company will insure the it 100%

 

[kewns]

You could get yourself a very good desktop for £1000 as well. My desktop cost me £500 and is on par (maybe a tad better) than the AIO I posted above.

Ohhh please give us an example and I may consider it
I do like theses aio but if there's better to be had its always worth considering

 

[PCS]

An equivalent desktop is cheaper but it's a desktop, not an all in one, and doesn't have touch screen. With a touch screen monitor it would be £871.

Case
STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3470 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-M: MICRO-ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, ATI®CrossFireX
Memory (RAM)
4GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED INTEL HD GRAPHICS (HDMI, DVI, 1920 X 1200)
Memory - 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1[SUP]st[/SUP] DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
350W Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan
Processor Cooling
INTEL SOCKET LGA1155 STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps PCI-E CARD (£16)
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
21.5" AOC WIDESCREEN LED TFT - 1920 x 1080, 5MS, D-Sub, DVI-D (£89)
Speakers
LOGITECH S120 2.0 BLACK SPEAKER SYSTEM (£9)
Webcam
Logitech® Webcam C210 - built-in-mic & VGA quality video sensor (£15)
Printer
HP PHOTOSMART WIRELESS ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER - B110a (£72)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £761.00 including VAT and delivery.

Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/xAcw3jOPu7/

 

[kewns]

An equivalent desktop is cheaper but it's a desktop, not an all in one, and doesn't have touch screen. With a touch screen monitor it would be £871.

Case
STYLISH PIANO BLACK ENIGMA CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3470 (3.2GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-M: MICRO-ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, ATI®CrossFireX
Memory (RAM)
4GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 2GB)
Graphics Card
INTEGRATED INTEL HD GRAPHICS (HDMI, DVI, 1920 X 1200)
Memory - 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Hard Disk
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1[SUP]st[/SUP] DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
350W Dual Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan
Processor Cooling
INTEL SOCKET LGA1155 STANDARD CPU COOLER
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
WIRELESS 802.11N 300Mbps PCI-E CARD (£16)
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
21.5" AOC WIDESCREEN LED TFT - 1920 x 1080, 5MS, D-Sub, DVI-D (£89)
Speakers
LOGITECH S120 2.0 BLACK SPEAKER SYSTEM (£9)
Webcam
Logitech® Webcam C210 - built-in-mic & VGA quality video sensor (£15)
Printer
HP PHOTOSMART WIRELESS ALL-IN-ONE PRINTER - B110a (£72)
Warranty
3 Year Standard Warranty (1 Month Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £761.00 including VAT and delivery.

Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/xAcw3jOPu7/

Cool nevertheless I must confess I do like the notion of and all in one. In the circumstance it is easier to move when at university.
24inch or 21 Am still undecided!! I would definitely need better sound capabilities as standard looks poor. I would also properly wait until a TV card option (do you know how long this will be?) as this is one of the most things I do.
When is the new version of windows out??
Does your company have access to supply certain software that I require; it’s more in relation to my dyslexia?? Like dragon and Clara read??
I have a total award of 1136.60 plus a training budget of £480 but that’s just for advice on how to use software and pc.

I have to spend all the allocated money for the pc or return the remainder, so might as well get my money’s worth.

I require a full vat receipt to give to the NHS bursary. My time frame is two months I get paid the money this Friday so there isn’t a rush and would like to pick the best within the budget
I would phone your customer support but with being a student and phoning 0845 numbers cost a bomb on a mobile lol

Thank you for help and support with this matter

 

[keynes]

Cool nevertheless I must confess I do like the notion of and all in one. In the circumstance it is easier to move when at university.
24inch or 21 Am still undecided!! I would definitely need better sound capabilities as standard looks poor. I would also properly wait until a TV card option (do you know how long this will be?) as this is one of the most things I do.
When is the new version of windows out??
Does your company have access to supply certain software that I require; it’s more in relation to my dyslexia?? Like dragon and Clara read??
I have a total award of 1136.60 plus a training budget of £480 but that’s just for advice on how to use software and pc.

I have to spend all the allocated money for the pc or return the remainder, so might as well get my money’s worth.

I require a full vat receipt to give to the NHS bursary. My time frame is two months I get paid the money this Friday so there isn’t a rush and would like to pick the best within the budget
I would phone your customer support but with being a student and phoning 0845 numbers cost a bomb on a mobile lol

Thank you for help and support with this matter

You can always email them or use their live support

 

[tom_gr7]

If you fancy a desktop this would be a good choice, includes the tower and a good 22inch monitor, I think this will be more than good enough for ya needs. The power supply is a bit big for ya needs, however, if you ever got into pc gaming then you could get ya self a low-mid range graphics card. You can also had a tv tuner I believe, but that will bump the price up slightly. Also about the sound card, for movies you probably wont need one,


Case
PCS MAELSTROM T900 BLACK GAMING CASE
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i5 Quad Core Processor i5-3550 (3.3GHz) 6MB Cache
Motherboard
ASUS® P8Z77-M: MICRO-ATX, USB 3.0, SATA 6GBs, ATI®CrossFireX
Memory (RAM)
8GB SAMSUNG DUAL-DDR3 1333MHz (2 X 4GB)
Graphics Card
1GB NVIDIA GEFORCE 210 - DVI,HDMI,VGA
Memory - 1st Hard Disk
2TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD2002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
1st DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
24x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM
Memory Card Reader
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (XD, MS, CF, SD, etc) + 1 x USB 2.0 PORT
Power Supply
CORSAIR 650W ENTHUSIAST SERIES™ TX650 V2-80 PLUS® BRONZE (£69)
Processor Cooling
SUPER QUIET 22dBA TRIPLE COPPER HEATPIPE INTEL CPU COOLER (£19)
Sound Card
ONBOARD 6 CHANNEL (5.1) HIGH DEF AUDIO (AS STANDARD)
Network Facilities
10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN PORT - AS STANDARD ON ALL PCs
USB Options
6 x USB 2.0 PORTS @ BACK PANEL (MIN 2 FRONT PORTS) AS STANDARD
Operating System
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit w/SP1 - inc DVD & Licence
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Monitor
IIYAMA E2273HDS 22" LED WIDESCREEN, HDMI/DVI-D 1920x1080 (£129)
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 10 to 12 working days
Quantity
1

Price: £909.00 including VAT and delivery.

Configure Here: http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/quotes/intel-ivy-bridge-pc/2wrmJrEem8/

 

[PCS]

Windows 8 is not launched yet and there is currently no official launch date set. We are assuming October 2012. If you order Windows 7 now you will qualify for an upgrade for £14.99.

We cannot supply any software for dyslexia, sorry.

After you have placed the order are are happy to invoice the NHS bursary but payment will need to be made in advance with the order reference number attached.

 

[kewns]

Windows 8 is not launched yet and there is currently no official launch date set. We are assuming October 2012. If you order Windows 7 now you will qualify for an upgrade for £14.99.

We cannot supply any software for dyslexia, sorry.

After you have placed the order are are happy to invoice the NHS bursary but payment will need to be made in advance with the order reference number attached.

ohhh the is loads of chocies i must say lol
and i would be paying you as they have given me the funds to purchase the product but i would put that on the order form thanks,

what about the tv card thing ???

kindest Regards,

Stephen

and just like to say thanks to all that have help some great choices and ideas been put forward and deffo worth considering :winkiss::winkiss:

 

[PCS]

The TV cards are not available at present, they will be coming in the next few months.

 

[kewns]

would anyone say this is simlar or worst when compared to an imac ???

 

[agtrinity]

would anyone say this is simlar or worst when compared to an imac ???

Most things are better than imac, they are overpriced as hell.