Where's a good Shop To Get A Budget Desktop?

[Vincent]

My Old Mans desktop has packed up and I want to get him a replacement, preferably before I go home tmrw.
Can anyone please suggest where I may be able to get a good deal on a Sunday morning? I'm in Brum.

TIAski
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[CaNsA]

See if there are any local computer fairs, used to be a good place for a bargain back in the day.

I know a BCF member that will have a rig for sale very very soon, should be enough for an old dude to use.

[monkeybiker]

I saw in asda you can get a laptop for just over £200. If it's just for web browsing and watches a few vids it should be fine.

[Copycat73]

Tesco £179.00 .. re- use existing monitor.
https://www.tesco.com/direct/zoostorm-desktop-base-unit-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-500gb-storage-w81-bing-grey/590-2679.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=590-2679

get wot you pay for though .... not exactly top spec.
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[mab]

pm'd

[G]

There CAN be ok deals in pc world etc for returns. But do check it over first.

If it'd been a bit earlier, you might have been able to get Sunday delivery on Amazon, but no desktops left with that option.

[Vincent]

Thanks...some good suggestions there The problem is that I have to get one before tomorrow afternoon...been to PC world/curries and they don't keep them in stock, you have to buy online. Nothing at the nearest Tescos, wonder if it'll be the same with Asda?

A basic one will do, just for browsing, emails and the odd printing job.
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[Vincent]

I thought this one would do but, like I say, you have to order online at the nearest shop.

www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desktop-pcs/lenovo-h500s-desktop-pc-10071554-pdt.html
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[G]

Does it have to be a desktop?

Laptops are pretty decent value these days and you can still plug monitor keyboard and mouse in to them.

I would expect bigger tesco/asda to have some in stock if they're out - however, not if they're 'click and collect', of course.

Also, what about looking on ebay, gum tree etc?

Bet there's some people not too far away selling them that would be happy to sell for some cash tomorrow.

[Vincent]

[Vincent]

[WD Forte]

I'd look in gumtree/local ads too, also Freecycle
Ebay may have listings in the area ending tomorrow
I paid £25 for a Dell desktop
Its a dual core athlon64 with 4 Gb ram which does me just fine for everyday use and runs my dual boot XP and 7 very well
I assume your dad's not into high end games?

Depending on the spec and problem, your dads PC may just need fixing or upgrading rather than replacement
Whats wrong with it?
A PSU or new hdd can be bought easily enough
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[Vincent]

The old PC was only £20, when I got it for him he'd never used a PC before but he's picked it up quite well so will go for a nice new one I reckon. I did get him a laptop a while back but swiped it back when mine packed up It was too small for him though - the keys as well as the screen. He's got an illuminated keyboard for the desktop and just bought a huge monitor.
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[Al]

[Vincent]

Thanks for all the tips, managed to get this one before heading home:-

www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/desktop-pcs/desktop-pcs/asus-k30ad-desktop-pc-10011174-pdt.html#cat-0
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