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It's just for general operations like internet browsing, playing audio and word processing. I'd like something that is quick and responsive.

I'm looking to upgrade my old desktop PC. It's specs are: * Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 * 4GB DDR2 RAM Having searched on eBay, I found a desktop PC that I think is a good upgrade at a good price but I would like to get your opinion on it before buying. I'm ambivalent about dedicated GPUs as I won't...

Thank you very much Wolfshadw and madmatt30 for your recommendations. Wolfshadw: That's really too expensive for me. Preferably I would like to keep it in the €500 - €650 range. madmatt30: I don't know if it's an unfair stigma at this point but I remember AMD processors being pretty much...

Would you say to try to build the PC myself from individual components? Would you have a complete list of components that you'd recommend? I just want a generally good, fast PC with good sound capabilities. No dedicated GPU is necessary. It's something I'd rather not do as I'm not confident in...

Where would you recommend I go to get a desktop or have one built for a good price? No GPU is necessary as it's not for playing games, the one I showed just happens to have one. I live in Ireland if that matters.

I wasn't worried about the SSD not working and the size isn't a big issue since it's just for the OS. What I'm wondering is if the OS will be installed on the SSD or the HDD. Also the GPU is basically irrelevant, it just happens to be there. There won't be much game playing on whatever I get...

Making my own with roughly the same specs ends up being more expensive. Is it really not a good deal? What would you recommend otherwise?

I think I've found something good but can I get your feedback on it? https://www.komplett.ie/lenovo-ideacentre-510s-90gb00fs... It's got: * 8GB DDR4 RAM * Intel Core i5-7400 (4 cores), 3GHz * 128 GB SSD * 1 TB HDD 7200 RPM * NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GPU * Windows 10 64-bit and it costs €629 on...

I think I've found something good but can I get your feedback on it? https://www.komplett.ie/lenovo-ideacentre-510s-90gb00fsmh/20867766/product/9462 It's got: * 8GB DDR4 RAM * Intel Core i5-7400 (4 cores), 3GHz * 128 GB SSD * 1 TB HDD 7200 RPM * NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 GPU * Windows 10 64-bit...

Hi, thanks for getting back to me. I'm in Ireland. Would an i3 really be powerful enough? I thought you needed at least an i5 to have decent performance.

Hi, I'm looking to buy a pre-built desktop computer system. The main requirements are good sound quality and general good speed. A dedicated graphics card isn't necessary. Specs wise, I was thinking something along the lines of: * 256 GB SSD (For OS) * 1 / 2 TB HDD * 8+ GB RAM * Good CPU, not...

Just to be clear, am I trying to take the cable out of the connector or the connector out of the hard drive?

Ah sorry, I don't really know what you mean. What needs to be disconnected from the hard drive?

Thanks for your help. Hopefully swapping the drives goes well.

I've ordered a set of Torx screwdrivers. Just in case, what size head should be used when taking out the hard drive? Also, is the Phillips screwdriver okay to use opening up the laptop or should I stop using it altogether?