- Apr 22, 2011
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Hi - I am looking for advice on getting a new desktop PC for desktop publishing (SCRIBUS); image processing (GIMP/INKSCAPE); internet; and file storage. I will NOT be using it for gaming, ever.
■ Approximate Purchase Date: next week
Budget Range: €300-€700
System Usage from Most to Least Important: basic word/data processing; desktop publishing (SCRIBUS); image processing (GIMP/INKSCAPE); internet; file storage
Are you buying a monitor:Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Office 10)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none, but must deliver to Ireland and ideally will build it themselves prior to shipping
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking/SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: any (for work only, no gaming)
Additional Comments: No gaming, just image and text processing.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: old crap dell PC too slow
In addition to the basic desktop PC stuff, I will need a WIFI connection, a CD drive, a mouse/keyboard, and a monitor. I do not need a huge or fancy monitor, but a decent one would be nice if not too pricy.
One year ago I requested help from the community to buy a basic PC, and they advised me the following. I ordered it (got it pre-built by hardwareversand.de - no longer in business?) and I was delighted with it. Below is what I got last year. I was hoping to get something similar but with a WIFI widget and monitor, spending about the same amount but maybe getting a little more processing power for image processing and dekstop publishing.
■ Approximate Purchase Date: next week
Budget Range: €300-€700
System Usage from Most to Least Important: basic word/data processing; desktop publishing (SCRIBUS); image processing (GIMP/INKSCAPE); internet; file storage
Are you buying a monitor:Yes
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (Office 10)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: none, but must deliver to Ireland and ideally will build it themselves prior to shipping
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Parts Preferences: none
Overclocking/SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: any (for work only, no gaming)
Additional Comments: No gaming, just image and text processing.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: old crap dell PC too slow
In addition to the basic desktop PC stuff, I will need a WIFI connection, a CD drive, a mouse/keyboard, and a monitor. I do not need a huge or fancy monitor, but a decent one would be nice if not too pricy.
One year ago I requested help from the community to buy a basic PC, and they advised me the following. I ordered it (got it pre-built by hardwareversand.de - no longer in business?) and I was delighted with it. Below is what I got last year. I was hoping to get something similar but with a WIFI widget and monitor, spending about the same amount but maybe getting a little more processing power for image processing and dekstop publishing.
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