How to determine specs ...

Keeper said:
blu, spend R3000-R4000 on a PC and go shopping with the rest - you really don't need to spend 10k for a PC with your requirements.
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That is normally my line of thinking. Hell, I'd even rather pick up a cheap decent refurbished system (for normal office use a R10k system is overkill) and wait till a massive ship comes in to get something better. So I preserve my businesses cash-flow. Unless of course you're backed by millions in funding.
 
blunomore said:
So many opinions! Now I am well and truely lost.

1. Obviously the machine is more important than the monitor, right? So should I e.g. buy a better machine and spend less on the monitor?

2. But how to choose? HP, IBM, Dell ... ??? Asus?

3. Which is OS is better - Windows XP, Windows 7 or .. ?

Thanks guys
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1. Depends. A bigger monitor is nicer to work on since you have a bigger work space. WRT to the specs of the machine, it depends on what you do. To give some perspective, I have dual quad servers running 50 -70 concurrent office users - and the processor runs at around 25%! Therefore, any processor that you buy new will be sufficient for "office work". I would rather spend on the monitor - you will notice the difference every time you work on the PC.

2. Most brands are stastically equal in terms of quality etc. (although some people have worse experiences with certain products, and some ranges are more prone to give problems). For the average user price is a factor, along with warranty. I would recommend HP, with a 333 warranty, and a Samsung monitor.

3. On a new PC Windows 7. On an older PC XP

You may also consider a Laptop?

Lastly, be careful of people who recommend a PC for under R5000! It is simply not possible to get a PC (min R3000), Windows (min R1000), a monitor (min R1000) and Office (R2000) for R3000-R4000.
 
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A quad core and all that disk space will be overkill for just a internet pc. I'd go for the powerhouse and get a extra gig or two of memory.

Although looking at it again iot might be worth spending the extra and getting the performer - got a coolmaster case and a 19" LCD which is always better. Mm and 4GB ram....ok def the performer. :)
 
I would follow Conrad's advice in terms of going with a tier 1 PC... though I would go with Dell and a 3 year NBD warranty... but thats because I'm biased :)

Say something like a Dell Vostro.....
 
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Monitor is very important, don't underestimate it. in some sense any spec will be ok for your needs but a good monitor will save you eye strain and so on. it's your first direct interface with the pc after all.
 
Conradl said:
1. Depends. A bigger monitor is nicer to work on since you have a bigger work space.
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cerebus said:
Monitor is very important, don't underestimate it. in some sense any spec will be ok for your needs but a good monitor will save you eye strain and so on. it's your first direct interface with the pc after all.
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+1

Monitor is the thing you are going to notice the most.

Blu, get yourself a nice 23" or 24" Samsung monitor, you won't regret it.
 
cerebus said:
Well really the iMac is a good bet - I used one in my previous job. But ok if we're going PC....

So 10k has to include everything? let's see how's about this:

MS Office 2007 student: r900 (ditto)
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You are not aloud to use student edition for business purposes.

You will have to buy one of the more expensive packages or use the free Open Office.
 
Finally opted for the 'Performer' PC from PC International + Windows 7 + MS Office 2007SBE.

Total bill was R 8 300.
 
blunomore said:
Jip, it was the 19 inch. It has not been delivered yet, but I think the monitor is Samsung or LG.
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Ag no man, should have gone for a full HD 23" Samsung. Makes a world of difference to your desktop experience.
 
Agree, the 23 inch is nice. It has big time WOW factor, whilst remaining beneficial for every day use!
 
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