Completely unbalanced system but does have a 128GB SSD for faster booting and windows 7/10 pro.
Main Spec:
Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz
4GB RAM + 128GB SSD
DVD Writer
Intel HD
Windows 7 + 10 Pro 64
Top comments
sancheez
13 Apr 165#4
It's a business desktop.
It's designed for number crunching. Not playing games. In that context, it's not unbalanced. (Although more RAM would help I guess but GFX are almost totally irrelevant to most business use desktops.)
But you could use some of the components to build a good gaming machine. The CPU + SSD are not worth the price of this so I guess it depends if you have any use for, or what the resale value is, of the remaining components.
Suppose you could try and cram a GFX card in this case, but your options would be limited.
nathankw
13 Apr 164#2
I just spotted this one and thought it looked good.
By "unbalanced" you mean fantastic processor but hardly any ram or storage?
Obviously you'd need to add extra ram and HDD. Anything else you'd need to upgrade?
It's Small Form Factor isn't it. Would that cause problems if you needed to upgrade the graphics and PSU?
Cattle
13 Apr 163#9
I got one of these for my parents and can say:-
1 free DDR4 ram slot (fill it!)
Only space for 1 HDD so any upgrade would be a replace only.
Low profile PCI-e cards only (also limited space so no dual slot gfx cards)
Worth every penny of the asking price if just using for Office apps and Facebook games.
All comments (40)
xela333
13 Apr 16#1
That looks like a great price. I'd just strip it for a gaming pc
nathankw
13 Apr 164#2
I just spotted this one and thought it looked good.
By "unbalanced" you mean fantastic processor but hardly any ram or storage?
Obviously you'd need to add extra ram and HDD. Anything else you'd need to upgrade?
It's Small Form Factor isn't it. Would that cause problems if you needed to upgrade the graphics and PSU?
vmistery to nathankw
13 Apr 16#3
Exactly that. An i7 with 4GB RAM, No GPU and little storage seems an odd combo. Depending on the use case you probably want to upgrade at least some of it!
It would likely be very challenging to put a reasonable GPU in this without stripping it as xela333 said, does not mean it wouldn't be good for those who might not need that however.
sancheez
13 Apr 165#4
It's a business desktop.
It's designed for number crunching. Not playing games. In that context, it's not unbalanced. (Although more RAM would help I guess but GFX are almost totally irrelevant to most business use desktops.)
But you could use some of the components to build a good gaming machine. The CPU + SSD are not worth the price of this so I guess it depends if you have any use for, or what the resale value is, of the remaining components.
Suppose you could try and cram a GFX card in this case, but your options would be limited.
vmistery
13 Apr 162#5
It certainly is a business desktop, just about to get 30 for work hence the deal. I upgrade them to 8GB minimum as even the most basic desktop user here more than maxes out 4GB at times once Outlook, browser, excel, work the CRM system etc are loaded so I think it should really be standard on a system with an i7.
nathankw
13 Apr 16#6
I'm looking for a desktop primarily to use for editing.
So processor is most important (and a decent amount of RAM).
But a GPU can help with some tasks.
Any suggestions on a good system round the £300-£400 mark?
Also considering the Dell Vostro i5 deal.
vmistery to nathankw
13 Apr 16#7
If you ever want to add a graphics card you are better off with the Vostro as the PSU in this won't cope with anything as it is only 180 Watt (I think the Vostro is 300Watt). If you don't care about the graphics card then this has an SSD and a newer better CPU. Both can have RAM upgraded
shinds
13 Apr 161#8
THis is SKYLAKE system??
vmistery to shinds
13 Apr 16#10
Yep!
Cattle
13 Apr 163#9
I got one of these for my parents and can say:-
1 free DDR4 ram slot (fill it!)
Only space for 1 HDD so any upgrade would be a replace only.
Low profile PCI-e cards only (also limited space so no dual slot gfx cards)
Worth every penny of the asking price if just using for Office apps and Facebook games.
vmistery to Cattle
13 Apr 16#11
Can you tell if the PSU connector is standard and if the motherboard has ATX mounting holes? Thinking of stuffing it all in another larger case if so...
dt_matthews
13 Apr 161#12
If they are really just doing using it for that it is way over specced cpu-wise - a waste of initial outlay and running costs. they could run a power-sipping pc for that.
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Opening post
Main Spec:
Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz
4GB RAM + 128GB SSD
DVD Writer
Intel HD
Windows 7 + 10 Pro 64
Top comments
It's designed for number crunching. Not playing games. In that context, it's not unbalanced. (Although more RAM would help I guess but GFX are almost totally irrelevant to most business use desktops.)
But you could use some of the components to build a good gaming machine. The CPU + SSD are not worth the price of this so I guess it depends if you have any use for, or what the resale value is, of the remaining components.
Suppose you could try and cram a GFX card in this case, but your options would be limited.
By "unbalanced" you mean fantastic processor but hardly any ram or storage?
Obviously you'd need to add extra ram and HDD. Anything else you'd need to upgrade?
It's Small Form Factor isn't it. Would that cause problems if you needed to upgrade the graphics and PSU?
1 free DDR4 ram slot (fill it!)
Only space for 1 HDD so any upgrade would be a replace only.
Low profile PCI-e cards only (also limited space so no dual slot gfx cards)
Worth every penny of the asking price if just using for Office apps and Facebook games.
All comments (40)
By "unbalanced" you mean fantastic processor but hardly any ram or storage?
Obviously you'd need to add extra ram and HDD. Anything else you'd need to upgrade?
It's Small Form Factor isn't it. Would that cause problems if you needed to upgrade the graphics and PSU?
It would likely be very challenging to put a reasonable GPU in this without stripping it as xela333 said, does not mean it wouldn't be good for those who might not need that however.
It's designed for number crunching. Not playing games. In that context, it's not unbalanced. (Although more RAM would help I guess but GFX are almost totally irrelevant to most business use desktops.)
But you could use some of the components to build a good gaming machine. The CPU + SSD are not worth the price of this so I guess it depends if you have any use for, or what the resale value is, of the remaining components.
Suppose you could try and cram a GFX card in this case, but your options would be limited.
So processor is most important (and a decent amount of RAM).
But a GPU can help with some tasks.
Any suggestions on a good system round the £300-£400 mark?
Also considering the Dell Vostro i5 deal.
1 free DDR4 ram slot (fill it!)
Only space for 1 HDD so any upgrade would be a replace only.
Low profile PCI-e cards only (also limited space so no dual slot gfx cards)
Worth every penny of the asking price if just using for Office apps and Facebook games.