Specs:
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz
1TB HDD
8GB DDR3
Windows 10
DVD-RW
Keyboard & Mouse incl.
12 Month Warranty also incl.
Top comments
Tommy_K
15 Jan 1726#2
Ok. Let's work it out.
Specs:
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz = £55
1TB HDD = £45
8GB DDR3 =£40
Windows 10 =£20
DVD-RW = £15
Keyboard & Mouse incl. = £5
1150 Motherboard = £55
Case with PSU = £25
So that's £260.... ok, you might find the parts slightly cheaper but you still have to build it & you don't get 12 Month Warranty also incl.
So it's hot for the spec your getting.
Tommy_K
15 Jan 175#5
Yes, but you then have to prove that it wasn't your installation that damaged the part.
It's just nice to know the whole thing is covered and you don't need to try to ascertain which part has gone wrong and then go through the hassle removing that part and sending it back...
But if you can build your own computer you wouldn't be building this spec anyhow or going for this deal..... unless you just want a cheap computer for word and surfing :-)
Jam240
15 Jan 174#1
CPU benchmark score 3418 - seems good for the money.
Ryz0r
15 Jan 174#10
Stick a GTX 1050 or RX 460 in this for an extra £100 and you've got a budget gaming PC that can handle most games on medium settings at 1080p. Good find!
All comments (98)
Jam240
15 Jan 174#1
CPU benchmark score 3418 - seems good for the money.
Tommy_K
15 Jan 1726#2
Ok. Let's work it out.
Specs:
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz = £55
1TB HDD = £45
8GB DDR3 =£40
Windows 10 =£20
DVD-RW = £15
Keyboard & Mouse incl. = £5
1150 Motherboard = £55
Case with PSU = £25
So that's £260.... ok, you might find the parts slightly cheaper but you still have to build it & you don't get 12 Month Warranty also incl.
So it's hot for the spec your getting.
K1LLER HORNET
15 Jan 173#3
Each part you use will come with its own 1-3 year warranty.
Quids
15 Jan 172#4
£170 for something that will do most tasks required of a basic PC? Hot from me.
I'm currently looking at PCs £700 and above to get the minimum specs I need - and no games involved either.
Tommy_K
15 Jan 175#5
Yes, but you then have to prove that it wasn't your installation that damaged the part.
It's just nice to know the whole thing is covered and you don't need to try to ascertain which part has gone wrong and then go through the hassle removing that part and sending it back...
But if you can build your own computer you wouldn't be building this spec anyhow or going for this deal..... unless you just want a cheap computer for word and surfing :-)
simont_space
15 Jan 17#6
Be aware that when I contacted Zoostorm to confirm an i7 they had for sale on their ebay store had USB 3.0, they stated they couldn't confirm as they used whatever motherboard was available at the time of assembly.
TheVoice to simont_space
15 Jan 17#19
You'd struggle to find a motherboard that doesn't have USB 3.0 these days.
2015
15 Jan 17#7
I'm prepared to get shot down for this... Would is be able to handle mine craft at all? Or could someone please point me in the direction of a cheapish set up that would.
allsa001 to 2015
15 Jan 172#9
I would be interested in this also. Keep the kids of my machine
vulcanproject to 2015
15 Jan 171#14
It isn't quite enough for Minecraft IMO if you want a FHD resolution and the nice settings. You could turn stuff down and run in a lower resolution, but it's minecraft lol, at least get a machine that can max minecraft!
I would say the minimum you want is Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics, which are in the i3. The models above this pentium. Saying that even a machine that is several years old but has a midrange dedicated graphics card will be vastly superior to the latest intel integrated graphics.
datalossfs to 2015
15 Jan 17#26
Even a low power Celeron N chip can handle Minecraft, of course any system would perform better if you fit a Dedicated Graphics Card
Fanimal
15 Jan 171#8
I'm after windows 7 machine if anyone knows what's cheap and good out there just for 2nd pc as got windows 10 and hate it
Tommy_K to Fanimal
15 Jan 17#13
They do have some systems with no OS. would just mean buying Windows 7 and installing it. Plus finding all the driver etc.
dt_matthews to Fanimal
15 Jan 17#32
I have a Windows 7 machine you can have for not very much money at all - its an hp sff desktop with a Core 2 Quad. If your interested I can list - would be interested in trades too if thats of interest.
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Opening post
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz
1TB HDD
8GB DDR3
Windows 10
DVD-RW
Keyboard & Mouse incl.
12 Month Warranty also incl.
Top comments
Specs:
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz = £55
1TB HDD = £45
8GB DDR3 =£40
Windows 10 =£20
DVD-RW = £15
Keyboard & Mouse incl. = £5
1150 Motherboard = £55
Case with PSU = £25
So that's £260.... ok, you might find the parts slightly cheaper but you still have to build it & you don't get 12 Month Warranty also incl.
So it's hot for the spec your getting.
It's just nice to know the whole thing is covered and you don't need to try to ascertain which part has gone wrong and then go through the hassle removing that part and sending it back...
But if you can build your own computer you wouldn't be building this spec anyhow or going for this deal..... unless you just want a cheap computer for word and surfing :-)
All comments (98)
Specs:
Intel Pentium G3260 CPU - 2 x 3.30 GHz = £55
1TB HDD = £45
8GB DDR3 =£40
Windows 10 =£20
DVD-RW = £15
Keyboard & Mouse incl. = £5
1150 Motherboard = £55
Case with PSU = £25
So that's £260.... ok, you might find the parts slightly cheaper but you still have to build it & you don't get 12 Month Warranty also incl.
So it's hot for the spec your getting.
I'm currently looking at PCs £700 and above to get the minimum specs I need - and no games involved either.
It's just nice to know the whole thing is covered and you don't need to try to ascertain which part has gone wrong and then go through the hassle removing that part and sending it back...
But if you can build your own computer you wouldn't be building this spec anyhow or going for this deal..... unless you just want a cheap computer for word and surfing :-)
I would say the minimum you want is Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics, which are in the i3. The models above this pentium. Saying that even a machine that is several years old but has a midrange dedicated graphics card will be vastly superior to the latest intel integrated graphics.