New Pc Help Please!

[Scarlett]

I need a new PC desperately. I have been using XP and for work I now need to get an up to date one. I do a lot of video editing and also music writing using Sibelius etc. I am looking for a PC with a Windows version that is easy to use (not the newest one which everyone has been complaining about?!), lots of RAM and lots of memory. Any idea what spec or type I should look for? Many thanks

[VHG]

The newest version of windows is windows 10 and I don't think everyone has been complaining about it, in fact it has been very well received. It was the previous release windows 8 that everyone was complaining about.

I think you should go ahead and get a windows 10 PC as almost all PCs on sale now will be windows 10.

[CrapAtCryptics]

tescos currently have a £289 machine on offer its a good spec and very modern.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/acer-es1-521-156-laptop-windows-10-amd-quad-core-6gb-ram-1tb-red/125-4618.prd?pageLevel=&promoId=promo34600067&skuId=125-4618
+ £89 for a 3 year warranty

[hc4361]

How much do you want to spend? Do you want a desktop or laptop?

W10 is great, don't worry about that.

[VHG]

Is this a desktop or laptop?

You say lots or ram and lots of memory but ram is memory. I assume you mean ram and hard disk memory.

Ram memory is quite cheap now so I would go for at least 8Gb. As you do video editing then if more ram memory is not much more expensive then go for 16Gb.

Hard disk memory is also cheap and a 1Tb hard drive is very common. Hard disks now come in 1Tb and 2Tb and 3Tb and even 4Tb ((I think even 5Tb).

Again I would go for the most you afford as video files are very large..I would say 2Tb or higher.

If it is a desktop PC then maybe get two hard drives in the same case to give you up to 6 or 8Gb.

Of course the more ram you get and the larger hard disks are all going to push the price up.

How much are you planning to spend?

[hc4361]

You are going to need the best monitor you can afford, too, unless you intend using your existing monitor. 16GB RAM is a good suggestion.

[bhg481]

There are still machines available using Windows 7 professional. Look on the HP website.
If you're doing video you'll probably also want a fast processor, depending on the format of the video. (HD video takes up a lot of disc space and processing power).

[Hopkirk]

You can't go far wrong with a Dell, and their website is good for comparing the differing levels of specification and cost.

[VHG]

>>>There are still machines available using Windows 7 professional

While I might normally suggest Windows 7 as I prefer it this person is still using Windows XP so I assume they want to keep their new computer for a long time.

Windows 10 has more "life span" in it than Windows 7 (which came out over 6 years ago) so I would suggest Windows 10 is a better choice than Windows 7.

Future technology is more likely to be designed and tested and built for Windows 10 rather than Windows 7 so has a certain amount of "future proofing" built in.

I know millions still use Windows 7 but Windows 10 is the way to go.

[HansUrbancka]

I would avoid Windows 8/8.1 and wait a further few months before considering W 10.

If I were buying a new Comp at this stage I would opt for a machine which is loaded with Windows 7. If necessary you will be able to 'upgrade' it to W10 (free of cost) for at least 6 months into next year. In fact it has been rumored that Microsoft has in mind to extend the period for a free download.

Hans.

[MichaelZZ]

Have a look at this website:- http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/
You can configure your own PC (or laptop) or you can just give them a call on the phone number shown on the website. They are all lovely people and would be happy to chat through your requirements. I have had a couple of desktop PCs from them, the last one only a few months ago and this came with Windows 7 with a free upgrade to Win 10 if I should want it in the next 12 months.
They also offer lifetime technical support should you need it.
highly recommended!

[TTG]

I second PC Specialist. Their forum is excellent and the members will recommend a good spec for your needs. Just register, post a budget and what your needs are. Chillblast is also an award winning builder although you'd have to have a little knowledge to build a specification using their website fuction. From what you are saying I suggest an i5 cpu, 16gb ram, 120gb ssd for Windows/important programs you use most often, 1tb for storage. I would not spend too much on a high-end graphics card if gaming is not your thing.

[bazwillrun]

what MichaelZZ said and using PCspecialist you cant go far wrong...

some on here obviously dont know much about PCs, £289 for a vid editing machine ...ag ag ag.....

"You can't go far wrong with a Dell,"...once youve cleared all the bloatware and other garbage that will start up and be clicking away in the background, causing 3frame blips on you vids !...just saying

"as video files are very large"...err if theyre at a high bit rate and are long timewise......maybe the files will be short clips using H264 compression....

so many experts, so little knowledge....

[Hopkirk]

Guilty as charged, Baz.