Best place for upgrades

[Geordie Boyo 24]

Was wondering if anyone could recommend somewhere within Newcastle who provides a good service towards upgrading my shitty 192MB computer drive?

[nufc4ever 0]

192MB? I'm guessing you mean RAM rather than hard drive.

 

Either way, buy a new PC. Simple as that.

[Geordie Boyo 24]

ram, and err, no.

[bawan 0]

Computer OrBit.

Edited March 12, 2008 by bawan

[Fop 1]

ram, and err, no.

 

That much RAM likely means it's a fairly old system and that the RAM is probably obsolete, which in turn means it'll probably be ridiculously expensive unless you can get it second hand.

 

£ per performance I'd seriously just look at a new bottom of the range Dell or something.

[Geordie Boyo 24]

it's an xp home adition version 2002. gave computer orbit a call, up ont he west rd, but I'm having second thoughts...!

[Happy Face 29]

Aldi are doing a deal from tomorrow....

 

http://aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_5285.htm

 

Intel® Core™2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz 1066 MHz FSB 8MB Cache)

 

What is Quad-core?

Four processor cores work within the same processor to increase the performance of your PC. Quad-core technology means that several demanding applications can be run at the same time, allowing your computer to think as fast as you can multi-task.

 

Gigantic 500GB SATA HDD for up to 100,000 digital photos or 100,000 music files (4MB each)

 

Huge 3GB RAM: dual channel memory – Ideal for gaming

 

NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT Graphics – Amazing, realistic Direct X10 Graphics with 256MB memory

 

Mainboard with LAN and 8-Channel High Definition Audio on board

 

Multinorm dual layer DVD-writer

 

Single layer DVD: 18 × DVD-R, 6 × DVD-RW, 18 × DVD+R, 8 × DVD+RW, 5 × DVD-RAM

Dual layer DVD: 10 × DVD+R9, 10× DVD-R9 CD: 48 × CD-R, 32 × CD-RW

 

Wireless LAN 802.11 Draft-N

 

For up to 300 Mbit/s. Extensive connectivity for peripherals and audio.

 

Multi-card reader

 

For all common memory cards.

 

A world of television. Includes DVB-T / DVB - S/Analogue TV-Tuner and remote control

 

Receive and watch digital TV, record digital TV programmes, schedule recording, complete control with your remote control.

 

Sit back, relax and watch digital TV directly on your PC in a window or full screen.

 

Connectivity

 

Front connections

 

1 × Audio-in

1 × Composite-in

1 × S-Video in

1 × e-Sata

1 × Firewire

2 × USB

1 × microphone

1 × headphones

8-in-1 card reader: IMD, CFC, MS, MSP, MC, SMC, XD, SD

Rear connections

 

2 × PS/2

6 × USB 2.0

1 × LAN (RJ45)

1 × Firewire

1 × COM Port

1 × Front line out

1 × Rear line out

1 × Centre/subwoofer line out

1 × Surround out

1 × Line in

1 × SPDIF (coax.) out

1 × SPDIF (opt.) out

1 × DVI-I

1 × VGA

1 × HDMI

Aerial inputs

Analogue/DVB-T, DVB-S

 

TV-out connections

 

1 × S-Video

1 × Composite

1 × Component

1 × SCART

 

for £499

 

Dunno if those numbers are any good like.

[Geordie Boyo 24]

*spits tea out, falls off chair*

[Jusoda Kid 1]

no bluetooth

[Sima 0]

The Aldi deal is quite good, but Dells can be had for cheaper if you are patient and keep an eye on them.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0]

Seen as though this bombed in 'Help', are either of these decent machines for the money?

 

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136619

 

 

http://www.qed-uk.com/electricals/product/...el-1gb-ram.html?