Looking to buy a new desktop PC...advice needed?

[devilsadvocate]

Hello

I am looking to buy a new desktop PC but I can't decide what I should get

Now I want:

A dual core machine minimum (Core 2 Duo or above)
Minimum 3GB RAM
Minimum 500gb hard drive
I don't play games but do edit photos so the graphics needs to be okish, built onto the board will be fine.
I already have a 22 inch LED monitor

Now, first off I looked on the comet website and found the following:

http://www.comet.co.uk/p/Computer-Ba...se-Unit/676780

I also get 10% off the price above through work

I then thought I could probably build the same spec for half that price with parts from Ebuyer....turns out not really, if you add on the cost of Windows 7 ....the price is almost exactly the same!!

Do I build one or just get the one from comet?
I am guessing comet will use the cheapest parts?

Cheers

[haz_pro]

Yes mate much better to just build yourself. I'll send you a link to something you may find useful when I get home, hold off from buying just yet as it may sway your decision!

Edit; if I forget to pm, pm me in a few hours!

[haz_pro]

Just pming you now!

[Alexp]

Can save a little by buying OEM windows too, just means you can't call them for support.

[baker556]

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