New Posts For Thread: New PC advicehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-adviceAfter threatening for a while, my pc's finally packed up and I've gotta shop for a new one.Generally use it for internet, some music downloading, watching movies/tv, some excel type work, footy manager, looking to pay £350-500.Any advice on minimumformat the hard drive ok4should work perfectly after thathttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542535095#542535095format the hard drive ok4should work perfectly after thatFri, 05 Dec 2014 10:14:34 -0600It depends what your use is, but I have always found PCs to perform much quicker than a laptop.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542532957#542532957It depends what your use is, but I have always found PCs to perform much quicker than a laptop.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:03:57 -0600These days you can basically use an LCD tv as a monitor, hdmi is fantastic. I was showing pictures to family from a laptop on their new TV the other day, they hadn't realised they could do it so simply.PS I'd go for Windows 7, 8 is imo rubbish, fromhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542532035#542532035These days you can basically use an LCD tv as a monitor, hdmi is fantastic. I was showing pictures to family from a laptop on their new TV the other day, they hadn't realised they could do it so simply.PS I'd go for Windows 7, 8 is imo rubbish, fromFri, 05 Dec 2014 07:00:51 -0600I was going to buy a PC till I found out that I could connect a screen to it that works independently to the display on the laptop. I won't bother buying another PC now.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542531813#542531813I was going to buy a PC till I found out that I could connect a screen to it that works independently to the display on the laptop. I won't bother buying another PC now.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:40:04 -0600That one isINTEL i5 4590 Quad Core FAST OFFICE HOME 8GB 1TB WINDOWS 7 Desktop PCfrom tonyaacomputershttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542531767#542531767That one isINTEL i5 4590 Quad Core FAST OFFICE HOME 8GB 1TB WINDOWS 7 Desktop PCfrom tonyaacomputersFri, 05 Dec 2014 06:35:37 -0600This one looks decent £369http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTEL-i5-4590-Quad-Core-FAST-OFFICE-HOME-8GB-1TB-WINDOWS-7-Desktop-PC-/151417391722?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&ha****m23412e0a6ahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542531729#542531729This one looks decent £369http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INTEL-i5-4590-Quad-Core-FAST-OFFICE-HOME-8GB-1TB-WINDOWS-7-Desktop-PC-/151417391722?pt=UK_Computing_DesktopPCs&ha****m23412e0a6aFri, 05 Dec 2014 06:31:11 -0600Windows 10 is due to be released later next year (they are bypassing Windows 9).I did read somewhere (not sure where) that it may be a very cheap or even free upgrade.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542531487#542531487Windows 10 is due to be released later next year (they are bypassing Windows 9).I did read somewhere (not sure where) that it may be a very cheap or even free upgrade.Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:04:07 -0600I think I mean Windows 7. The one that's generally considered good, directly before Windows 8 (obv 7 then)Only the tower's packed up so I have all the other gear. I quite fancy the idea of an all in one, just for neatness. My wife's about to start chhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542531257#542531257I think I mean Windows 7. The one that's generally considered good, directly before Windows 8 (obv 7 then)Only the tower's packed up so I have all the other gear. I quite fancy the idea of an all in one, just for neatness. My wife's about to start chFri, 05 Dec 2014 05:22:52 -0600Do you need a new monitor & keyboard or are you sticking with your existing ones?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542530963#542530963Do you need a new monitor & keyboard or are you sticking with your existing ones?Fri, 05 Dec 2014 04:30:15 -0600Stick with windows 7. You don't need to buy a pc that comes with windows 7 as you can buy windows 7 pro for ca £28http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windows-7-Professional-COA-Product-Key-Genuine-Microsoft-/321606642479?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30396823/new-pc-advice?post_id=542530953#542530953Stick with windows 7. You don't need to buy a pc that comes with windows 7 as you can buy windows 7 pro for ca £28http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windows-7-Professional-COA-Product-Key-Genuine-Microsoft-/321606642479?pt=UK_Computing_Software_Software_SR&hFri, 05 Dec 2014 04:28:19 -0600