Scotty_B
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http://www.ebuyer.com/395308-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1074
My 6 year old PC has finally died. I've just upgraded XP to WIN8 so I guess I could just download the ISO and use the licence key and it should install fine?
I also have a graphics card that's only a year old and works well.
Mainly be used for Photoshop/video editing and watching movies.
Could similar be had for cheaper?
[Edited on 12-02-2013 by Scotty_B]
[Edited on 14-02-2013 by Scotty_B]
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nathy_87
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For a little bit less, and 1tb less HDD, but with Windows 8, you can get this for £330. http://www.ebuyer.com/395296-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-0434
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Whittie
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I wouldn't go lower than i5 for what you want, i have the same spec as nathy posted in work for photoshop / dreamweaver and it can lag and be slow at times.
Nathy - He already has Windows, so could just dl from microsoft, iso and use his serial like stated.
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Balling
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The extra £20 seems pretty well spent on the top one. Processor upgrade and 100% more storage compared to the second.
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
I wouldn't go lower than i5 for what you want, i have the same spec as nathy posted in work for photoshop / dreamweaver and it can lag and be slow at times.
Nathy - He already has Windows, so could just dl from microsoft, iso and use his serial like stated.
Missed that. 
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Scotty_B
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What about this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/395307-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1073
Is the i5 really worth the extra £80?
The extra TB doesn't really matter.
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Whittie
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I'd say so yes. It's so noticeable, I suppose if I didn't have both, then I wouldn't be fussed. Your last pc lasted 6 years, may as well get the i5 in knowing you'll be hoping for it to achieve the same life?
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Scotty_B
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Another wee problem on another PC:
The fan in the middle is make a grinding noise on startup, is it easy to change?
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Cavey
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Yes it is
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_Allan_
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4 screws and detach the molex or MB connector. Find a suitable replacement size on ebay, ebuyer, amazon.
Sometimes under the (ASUS or brand) sticker or on the the other side, is is a hole that you can apply some light oil to the bearings. Modern CPU fans though don't generally require oiling and it's pob best to buy a new one.
[Edited on 14-02-2013 by _Allan_]
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Scotty_B
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Nice one, thanks. 
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dannymccann
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Are you sure when you put the side back on there isnt a stray wire catching on the fan blades as I have had this before
Although tbh it looks pretty tidy in there compared to the builds Ive done in the past
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