£500 spec

David _b · 19 Oct 2012 at 14:40

As title, £500 for everything. Internet use, burning films to dvd, downloading, no gaming at present but wouldnt mind it being reasonably futureproof if i want to add a good graphics card or more RAM. Needs to dislpay on a 24" tv that i be using as my monitor. have mouse and keyboard and speakers.,

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 12:01

Any other input from people in the know or opinions, thanks lads. Il also likely run linux so no os required. If that helps free up some cash

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 12:07

How is the on board graphics on these setups, was always not great when I last looked at systems but think there more capable now ?

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 13:15

But would that processor be better to have at the minute, for all I do on the pc then in future if I decide to play a game I could stick a card in.

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 13:18

And if I upped my budget to include that card and the i5. Would it be a good capable system to handle games ?

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 16:37

Well, will the on-board graphics be able to display basic use up on my 24" tv ? As i dont want a monitor i intend to use my TV via HDMI

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 16:49

Is free postage to UK ? In which case, covers me, or should. Im in Northern Ireland. As much of the UK as....Manchester.

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 17:00

Ah the old mainland clause lol.

So, is the i5 really better than i3 ?

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 22:43

Do they clock reliably without needing major cooling ?

David _b · 21 Oct 2012 at 22:52

One thing, is it possible to run quietly ?last pc sounded like a f18 jet lol

David _b · 22 Oct 2012 at 16:18

I imagine it wont be clocked. It is primarily going to be used for internet browsing, playing films and thats about it. possibly at a point a bit of solidworks so i imagine then i will add a graphics card, but thats only a slim chance il even bother with solidworks.