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Old 05 February 2002, 07:37 PM
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http://www.powerc.com/cgi-bin/psearch.cgi?code=800-0034&rn=854&aid=&uid=SSgQfcfYRiNoFC2&sid=&cid=1&ac t=gpage

could anybody have a look at the above computer and tell me if it looks ok or if it is lacking in any way
i know that it has no monitor or operating system

thanks

pete
Old 05 February 2002, 08:36 PM
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Looks a little expensive to me. No DVD, a decent monitor will cost £200 or so, and an operating system half that again. Also no speakers, and if I was buying new I would need to be persuaded not to get a Titanium 500 graphics card.

Just my opinion



Also, did that price include VAT? I suspect not.
Old 05 February 2002, 08:56 PM
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I'm looking for a pc at the moment and i wouldn't buy it.



@ mesh computers you can get

AMD 1700
512 ram
40 g hd
17in monitor
DVD+CDWriter
WinXP
etc for £985 inc VAT. The whole package.The one you looked at is £800 and something.

BTW
I'm looking for something up to 1 ghz 128/256 ram+dvd up to £500ish incl 17in monitor.Any reccomendations.
Old 05 February 2002, 09:58 PM
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http://www.europc.co.uk/cgi-bin/web.storefront

They had a few bargains the other day, but i have not personally used them.
Old 05 February 2002, 10:20 PM
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it's not a BAD price, i'd day the Geforce3 could do with going up a notch though, GF4 out nowish, so the Ti200 isn't much dosh anymore... i'd say for around £1000 you could get the same plus monitor+OS+speakers+soundcard+software bundle+maybe scanner etc
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GF4 is due for release tomorrow IIRC so the GF3 should see a nice price drop.
Old 06 February 2002, 08:04 AM
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Try dell and then look in their outlook site. Get a price from there but don't buy online. Ring them and talk to them you will get a better price on the phone.

Dave
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