by Philippa Wilson
Are you looking for a cheap PC? Do you know what to look for and for how much? Here is a guide to help you look for a great cheap PC.
PC’s are a great addition to any home. They can be used for word processing, browsing the internet and even playing games. Anyone can use a PC, for example children doing their homework or teenagers playing their games. Because PC’s can be all purpose items you should think long and hard about what you need so you don’t end up buying the wrong one! There are a few things you need to look for in a cheap PC.
The first is the quality. Brand names are usually more reputable but they use this to charge more. If you have a large budget then this isn’t a problem, however if you are on a tight budget then it may be an idea to look at refurbished PC’s. These are a way of getting a brand name computer at a low price. Refurbished computers generally have a bad reputation but they are actually quite a good way of buying a cheap PC. These computers are refurbished by trained IT professionals and as such work almost better than they did before.
Another thing to look out for with a cheap PC is which operating system it uses. The main operating system that everyone has heard of is Windows. Windows XP and Windows Vista are the two operating systems that are the most up to date. Some computers come with other operating systems such as Linux. Although these different operating systems work, not all games, accessories and hardware will work with these. When buying your PC make sure it has at least Windows 97 or above in order to use any software that you may have or will buy to work.
Finally you should look out for the reputation of the company that you are buying from. Many people look on EBay for a cheap PC but this can be very dangerous. There are so many scams and issues with EBay that buying something that is more than £100 will be risky. Make sure that you buy from a reputable web store. To find out how reputable they are look at customer testimonials, research reviews and ask around for some recommendations. www.europc.co.uk is a great online store and is really good value. For example, a cheap PC from www.europc.co.uk will cost you only £130ex VAT!
So next time you are browsing the internet why not take a look at some cheap PC’s and see what offers you can find.
Philippa Wilson has been writing specialist articles for several years now. She works mainly in the IT/computing sector.
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