Andrew 4650 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm looking out for a new PC for around christmas time, I know dell have some good deals on at the moment but i cant order before they run out anyone have any sites/tips anything would be great, specing up your own or just good deals on prebuilt thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm looking out for a new PC for around christmas time, I know dell have some good deals on at the moment but i cant order before they run out anyone have any sites/tips anything would be great, specing up your own or just good deals on prebuilt thanks If your local go to Falcon computers in Sunderland next to the Bowling Alley. They are imo a really good firm who will build you a pc to the spec you want. IE Whether its for gaming etc etc. Leave out what you dont need and keep the cost down. Personally know quite a few people who have used them and all sing their praises. http://www.falconcomputers.co.uk/ EDIT Just noticed your in Burnley (poor fucker) Still they probably deliver. Have a look at his location man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm looking out for a new PC for around christmas time, I know dell have some good deals on at the moment but i cant order before they run out anyone have any sites/tips anything would be great, specing up your own or just good deals on prebuilt thanks If your local go to Falcon computers in Sunderland next to the Bowling Alley. They are imo a really good firm who will build you a pc to the spec you want. IE Whether its for gaming etc etc. Leave out what you dont need and keep the cost down. Personally know quite a few people who have used them and all sing their praises. http://www.falconcomputers.co.uk/ EDIT Just noticed your in Burnley (poor fucker) Still they probably deliver. Do they do chicken and fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 41318 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Oooooh, back of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 FWIW, over here, computers usually get noticeably cheaper about two weeks after Christmas. If you're going to wait a couple months anyway, wait a couple more weeks on top of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20421 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. You can get tiny ones as well. Or use a laptop or netbook. But if space isn't an issue why waste money minitiarising things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. Motherboard form factor, mostly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of...er_form_factors Manufacturers agree to make stuff the same size so you don't get stuck having to buy a new case and everything if your motherboard dies. Obviously all-in-one type OEMs who don't mean for their PCs to be extensively modified or repaired (Dell, HP, etc.) don't necessarily play by these rules, but most folks have to in order to be competitive in the marketplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. Motherboard form factor, mostly. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of...er_form_factors Manufacturers agree to make stuff the same size so you don't get stuck having to buy a new case and everything if your motherboard dies. Obviously all-in-one type OEMs who don't mean for their PCs to be extensively modified or repaired (Dell, HP, etc.) don't necessarily play by these rules, but most folks have to in order to be competitive in the marketplace. I see. Thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. You can get tiny ones as well. Or use a laptop or netbook. But if space isn't an issue why waste money minitiarising things? I would if the same spec machine didn't cost twice as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 20421 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. You can get tiny ones as well. Or use a laptop or netbook. But if space isn't an issue why waste money minitiarising things? I would if the same spec machine didn't cost twice as much. That's the point though. Anyway, you've just said you're happy enough with a desktop as powerful as an iPod, as long as it has a lot of storage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. You can get tiny ones as well. Or use a laptop or netbook. But if space isn't an issue why waste money minitiarising things? I would if the same spec machine didn't cost twice as much. That's the point though. Anyway, you've just said you're happy enough with a desktop as powerful as an iPod, as long as it has a lot of storage? Within reason. The desktop I've got freezes up as soon as I open Itunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 when I can buy an ipod with a 22 inch screen with the sort of spec I'm after let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 so yeh anyway, windows 7 soon etc, this is when im looking to order, anywhere doing good deals? I don't so much need storage since I have a nice reliable 1tb external drive but high ram and good graphics is the focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. I've got a small form Dell. Does the job and nice and neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 so yeh anyway, windows 7 soon etc, this is when im looking to order, anywhere doing good deals? I don't so much need storage since I have a nice reliable 1tb external drive but high ram and good graphics is the focus Keep an eye out here - http://www.hotukdeals.com/ and then I'm sure the good folk on here will let you know if its any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cid_MCDP 0 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Not sure if the shipping would push this into "not worth it" territory, but I buy components from these guys for work and home both. Good prices, good products, but obviously, YMMV. http://tigerdirect.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6822 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I thought this was another one of 'these' threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Why are desktops still so ridiculously massive? I don't want to do anything more than you can't do on a iphone, just with a terabyte or two of storage. I've got a small form Dell. Does the job and nice and neat. Why do I think Wacky, Peasepud, and the rest of us when I look at that picture ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14000 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looks like I'm joining the queue for a new desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4650 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Looks like I'm joining the queue for a new desktop. oh hello, I've been here a while since someone else is looking I'll post what I've been looking at http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14000 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The Dell website looks decent but tread carefully as it seems to be the PC shop equivalent of Ryan-air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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