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Refurbished PC System 4440 - £204.98 delivered


£199.99

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Seems like a good deal for a starter PC. Well slightly more than a starter.Barebones system


* Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home SP2 (OEM version)
* Intel® Celeron® D Processor 346 3.06GHz (533 MHz FSB, 256 KB Cache, Intel® EMT64 (64Bit support))
* 512 MB DDR-RAM (533 MHz)
* 160 GB HDD (7200 rpm SATA, 8 MB Cache)
* Dual Layer DVD Writer (8x Double Layer DVD+R9, 4x double layer DVD-R9, 16x DVD+R/-R, 8x DVD+RW, 6x DVD-RW, 48x CD-R, 24x CD-RW)
* MS 7222 VIA P4M800Pro mainboard with onboard graphics, 8xAGP slot for further graphics upgrade
* LAN onboard 10/100 MBits/s
* 56K V.90 Modem
* 6 Channel Audio
* Hybrid Stereo FM / analog / DVB-T TV tunercard including remote control
* Wired multimedia keyboard
* PS/2 mouse

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28-09-2006, 19:37
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u might want to add the £4.99 shipping to that total
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Yes I agree Pirate Pete...only prob is the AGP slot on the M/B which will restrict a graphics card upgrade.
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how will an AGP slot "restrict" the update? surely it will allow an update!

or do you mean that it's not PCI-E?

Good deal, am tempted to get this as a replacement for the pentium III family computer which is dying a slow and painful death as we speak.
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how will an AGP slot "restrict" the update? surely it will allow an update!

or do you mean that it's not PCI-E?

Good deal, am tempted to get this as a replacement for the pentium III family computer which is dying a slow and painful death as we speak.
exactly...a decent AGP card is quite expensive and I doubt any future technology will be applied to AGP....so serious gamers really need a PCI-E slot.

But as you say mark it would be a good value upgrade for your family PC.
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would this be a good basic family computer?

I use it to look up new deals from a web site call Hot UK something or other
Kids use it to google their home work and
hubby uses it to write college work on,

the one i have just now crashes every 10 mins, or when their is a moving/flashing picture on screen, and still has a 1. something usb, I'ts about 7 years old and has been repaired several times only to have the same problem,(which only started when broad band was installed)
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would this be a good basic family computer?

I use it to look up new deals from a web site call Hot UK something or other
Kids use it to google their home work and
hubby uses it to write college work on,

the one i have just now crashes every 10 mins, or when their is a moving/flashing picture on screen, and still has a 1. something usb, I'ts about 7 years old and has been repaired several times only to have the same problem,(which only started when broad band was installed)
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Yes fizziebabes this would fit your requirements at a very reasonable price.
A 7 year old PC??...I'd hate to think what spec that is!!! LOL...buy one of these and you'll experience something nearer what the latest technology can offer.
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Remember 3 years ago I was still at Uni and couldn't afford a new PC and my parents wouldn't buy me one. Luckily my generous uncle donated me a Pentium 75 with 8 meg graphics card and Windows 95. How I managed to get any work done is beyond me!

Somewhat infuriating that my Dad's just packed my brother off to start Hull with a fancy 19" widescreen monitor to add to the PC he bought him 12 months ago... *me? Bitter? Noooo *

Edit: It did manage to run C&C: Red Alert and Solitaire though so things weren't all bad
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exactly...a decent AGP card is quite expensive and I doubt any future technology will be applied to AGP....so serious gamers really need a PCI-E slot.

But as you say mark it would be a good value upgrade for your family PC.
I agree. The rest of the specifications aren't really sufficient for a serious gamer either though. I don't think many gamers would want a celeron processor. This would make a really good basic home computer for internet, doing work, and if you upgrade to an AGP card (there are some good ones around for about £50) it will play games to most people's satisfaction.
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OK I've put me money where my mouth is and bought one.
Will post if any good if deal is not sold out.
For a general home PC I thought the spec was quite good.
I paid a lot lot more a couple of years ago for a very similar spec PC.

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thanks for the info Currychops xx
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thanks for the info Currychops xx
Thanks fizziebabes...if you do purchase and want further advice I'm sure you'll get help from members here.
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OK Received the PC on Monday. All the parts and PC look brand new !
Set up was a breeze, removed all AOL crap and the 90 day virus program and all unwanted programs.
I then installed Zone alarm, AVG free, Edwido, Spy bot, Adaware, and Windows defender. ( That aught to take care of the little blighters ! )
Went online and downloaded all the updates for Windows and finally installed a few programs like open office and Nero etc.

All went well and the PC is performing as it should.
I have not connected a TV input so not tested the card yet.
I will increase the ram to the 1 Gig sweet point soon as 512 seems to be a bit slow.
All in all well pleased with PC at the cost payed.
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Thanks for the update PiratePete...yes 1 gig of ram seems a minimum requirement these days.
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They're selling these Medions new in Makro for the same price, only you've got to add on VAT.
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