retired_lizm5285

good news atleast, friend of my dad who does pc work is comming round after work to have a look

fingers crossed i won't have to wait till after christmas to play FM again now

Spems

f***** hell that looks good and cheap. browsed pc world yesterday just to see what was about. that pi55es all over them for price and kit.


i nearly did a lincoln imp in me pants </BLOCKQUOTE>

Don't forget you still need a monitor and speakers. </BLOCKQUOTE>



i warned you i was thick :o

still pretty cheap and i did add the vat </BLOCKQUOTE>

Matching monitors can be found on the site pretty cheap still all in your budjet just remember and add on the DVI to VGA 75p switcher. </BLOCKQUOTE>


the what?


just been looking on the mesh site they look pretty good value as well and come as a package.

i know if i have to start adding bits to make it work i will forget something eg monitor

on the mesh site under the bullguard offer for £25 there is another £25 offer for a oneclick intelligent mains panel?????

retired_nashfine

Thats just internet security which you can get yourself for free.

buffdaddy110

The DVI to VGA switcher is a lead to change the input to your monitor.
Modern graphics cards have DVI outputs, but older monitors had VGA inputs.
Basically - check the monitor inputs and if necessary buy a switcher.

Without checking, I think the Oneclick (brand) intelligent mains panel is just a multisocket mains extension cable with surge protection.
Surge protection is a good idea and £25 is a typical price, but no doubt you'll find it cheaper somewhere else if you really look.
Belkin is a reputable brand - which used to be sold at Argos and PC World.

Bullguard is anti-virus software (I think).

buffdaddy110

Did start considering that but he might aswell try the PSU before going into software problems which can be lengthy. </BLOCKQUOTE>

:thup:

Seems like he's in good hands with you.

retired_nashfine

Dont know much about package PC's as I usually build my own but the Dell XPS have great build quality and cooling also psu's etc...

Probably worth checking out dell's proper site to see how much they charge for them.

buffdaddy110

I noticed that these PCs have been refurbished.

I'm just wondering what that actually means?

buffdaddy110

Bullguard 7 (Internet Security)

Oneclick IMP

Spems

Bullguard 7 (Internet Security)


Oneclick IMP </BLOCKQUOTE>


cheers lads much appreciated :thup:

retired_nashfine

I noticed that these PCs have been refurbished.

I'm just wondering what that actually means? </BLOCKQUOTE>

Basically people have sent the computers or parts back to dell claiming they are faulty or because they have opened the computer and realised they 'dont want it' sent it back.

MSC obviously have some sort of connection to dell as their parts is all the sell. They sell MSC and Dell refurb machines.

Basically without any of the addons the previous buyers would of got cables etc...you have to buy them.

When getting my pc came in the dell box with the previous receipt inside no scratches checked inside everything looked brand new.

Plus when systems are going out of date they sometimes auction them off on Ebay I got mine for £430 including delivery

But I have not a bad word to say about them get exactly what it says on the tin and due to it being a dell machine all the support via the dell site.

Looked into some XPS reviews before buying too seems unlike regular dells the XPS systems are easily upgradable and easy to overclock not that I have needed to yet.