All-in-one Desktop PC

Have PS4 so don't need gaming capabilities

I have bought my last few via ebay. Buy one from someone with a 99%+ positive feedback from a high number of people. While you aren't gaming, you might as well get a fast pc.
Buy one with one of the latest generations of the i7 processor.
Are you replacing an existing one? So do you need a screen etc, or can you just swap the pc? You can buy operating systems very cheaply via ebay. Check the wording closely


https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_udlo=600&_sop=2&_udhi=999&LH_ItemCondition=1000&_fsrp=1&_sacat=0&_nkw=desktop+pc&_from=R40&rt=nc&_ipg=200&Processor%2520Type=Intel%2520Core%2520i7%2520Extreme%25206th%2520Gen%252E%7CIntel%2520Core%2520i7%25208th%2520Gen%252E%7CIntel%2520Core%2520i7%25207th%2520Gen%252E


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intel-Core-I7-7700-HD-Gaming-PC-1tb-HDD-16gb-DDR4-2133Mhz-Vanguard-Computer/152999948816?ha****m239f81f210:g:~XkAAOSw-fNa41ey

windows 7 pro £2 (Download an iso file, burn it to a cd and this is your installation cd. Enter the code you purchase.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-7-Professional-Product-Key-32Bit-64Bit-Fast-Digital-Delivery/112979108563?ha****m1a4e1462d3:g:YpQAAOSwWGda61a5

windows 10 pro £1.95
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Microsoft-Windows-10-Pro-Professional-32-64bit-Genuine-License-Key-Product-Code/132617403699?ha****m1ee09cfd33:g:15IAAOSwBgVa9Asm

Thanks Stow, looking for an all-in-one; didn't know they existed until today but comes with monitor/pc together on your desktop. Preferably one with a DVD but will take your advice onboard and have a look at your links and ebay in general. Thanks again.

We bought a brand new Sony all in one a few years ago - it cost a fortune and was a piece of crap, kept overheating. Stay well clear mate, much better of with a normal desktop and monitor.

Had this iMac for 7 years now.  It has been brilliant.

You'd be much better off scanning HotDeals for a decent spec Desktop PC and FHD Gaming Monitor bargain with that budget.

2 mins looking 

£229 from Amazon bargain

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-23-8-inch-FreeSync-ZeroFrame-adjustable/dp/B01...

I had a Dell for 9 years!  Was very happy with it. Most reliable. have a look at their website and get it built to your own spec.

I would look at techradar for up to date info before I did anything.

If you can find a geek, get one built!

I bought an all in one last year for Mrs. Gin - It was an Acer and has been fine for the type of low-power computing that she does.

It appears that all cheaper "all in ones" come with an older type Hard Drive (HDD) - I would recommend getting one with a solid state drive (SSD) or a hybrid of the two. This will make the PC feel much snappier in day to day use (starting up the PC/ loading programs etc.)

One other thing - Mrs Gin wanted an all in one so she could move it on and off the dining table (she hates laptops). With this in mind, when I looked for it, I tested each one by picking them up to see how heavy it was and there was a significant difference in weight between models. This may not be a consideration for you but just in case.

Another tip:

It can be difficult to know the relative speeds of CPU's nowadays with all the different types and names. ThePassmark CPU website here:

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

Lists the raw speeds of different CPU's and is worth searching before you decide which one to buy. You can search and compare different CPU's. Raw speed isn't everything but can give you a good idea (and may stop you buying a dud.

This is a good tip for buying any PC/laptop.

Thanks for the advice/ideas guys. I previously owned a Dell and when that finally bit the dust I bought a cheap Zoostorm. Had it for 4 years now and still going fine and for £250 I can't complain at all.

On my desk and side units (which extend the desk) I have a Wi-Fi printer/scanner, 5:1 speakers (although only 3 connected at present), router, monitor, TV & PS4, not forgetting the keyboard and mouse. Underneath is the PC and a rather large subwoofer so you can imagine the spaghetti cables. I'm trying to design my room to eliminate as many cables as I can, hence the idea of an all-in-one.

I don't particularly want to spend £1k but with a budget like that at least I give myself some scope to replace other items if required.

Speed is important to me and some of the higher end PC's I've looked at do have reviews that say they are slow so that would definitely be a factor in my decision (thanks for that advice Gin).

I will look at any suggestions on this thread before making a decision, especially the good or bad advice on all-in-ones. Thanks again all that have replied. At least I know that unlike some sites I could mention, your feedback is legitimate.

build your own or get someone to do it for you.

spend your money on the motherboard and processor, go cheap on everything else which you can replace and upgrade in the future.

Make sure you get one with a solid state drive, they go like a rocket !!

SSD noted IS, thanks for that

I'm with Hacksaw, it's gotta be an iMac, absolute quality IMHO.