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Thread ID: 89355 2008-04-28 11:32:00 tips - buying pc under $1000 vinnie (13675) Press F1
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663520 2008-04-28 11:32:00 Hi appreciate your advice tips for next PC I buy to last at least the next 3-4 years.

General user requirements:
- Box only required
- Key uses: surfing net, ripping music (want to do this fast), watching DVDs, basic office applications.
- Want to store lots of music and photos on PC - have 160 GB ipod player.
- Like to run several applications at same time, ripping music and surfing web etc

Current research indicates to go for XP OS, at least 2 GB RAM, and I think at least 300 GB HDD (as this is currently cheap). Regarding processors no idea what to go for but would think at least 3GHZ?

Also not sure who would be a good provider or supplier. Am based in Wgtn but happy to deal with reputable suppliers from outside of Wgtn?

Would probably go for NZ made as branded PCS tend to be about 30-40% dearer.

Appreciate your comments.

MANY THANKS
vinnie (13675)
663521 2008-04-28 11:40:00 http://www . ascent . co . nz

Use their PC builder .

Make sure you get an Asus motherboard :)
jwil1 (65)
663522 2008-04-28 12:18:00 Get a Core2 Duo Processor, even a Quad Core isn't that expensive now
Seagate HDD
Like Jwil said: Asus motherboard
And get Vista, there's nothing wrong with it.

WainuiTech could build you a nice computer, he's around Wellington. PM him and see what he says.
beeswax34 (63)
663523 2008-04-28 22:22:00 Get a Core2 Duo Processor, even a Quad Core isn't that expensive now
Seagate HDD
Asus motherboard



Agree with that .

And get XP it will be a lot faster .
pctek (84)
663524 2008-04-29 01:54:00 Hi vinnie, got your PM, I will email you tonight at the address you supplied. wainuitech (129)
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