Computer Advice

[Eaststand]

Windows 10 is amazing to be fair. The best version of Windows ever made.

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[mark]

Buy a clean PC and download Ubuntu and use it to replace the Windows (or other) OS that was pre-installed.

[antdad]

Buy a clean PC and download Ubuntu and use it to replace the Windows (or other) OS that was pre-installed.

If Zambo needs MS support why do you think Ubuntu would be a good choice for him?

[Eaststand]

Buy a clean PC and download Ubuntu and use it to replace the Windows (or other) OS that was pre-installed.

If Zambo needs MS support why do you think Ubuntu would be a good choice for him?

It's a good point.

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[mark]

Buy a clean PC and download Ubuntu and use it to replace the Windows (or other) OS that was pre-installed.

If Zambo needs MS support why do you think Ubuntu would be a good choice for him?

He is buying a new PC so the opportunity is there to start fresh and make a break from MS windows if he likes.

........ Any advice, general or specific would be appreciated.

[Zambo]

Yeah, thanks for all the comments and advice. Talking to my pc man.

[m4rkb]

Old machines usually get a new lease of life with Linux and run much faster but I'd be reluctant to put it on a brand new machine for no other reason than it would seem like a waste (to me).

I'd put the Linux on the old machine and see if you like it and it runs all the stuff you need.

Alternatively, if you get your new machine from a non high street supplier you'll get just as good a machine as you would from PC world (or better) and they would easily put a dual boot system on it so you get the best of both worlds.

[Zambo]

Got a good local company, but always like get advice from experienced users on here, so I've got all that stuff on board when I go in.

[antdad]

Buy a clean PC and download Ubuntu and use it to replace the Windows (or other) OS that was pre-installed.

If Zambo needs MS support why do you think Ubuntu would be a good choice for him?

He is buying a new PC so the opportunity is there to start fresh and make a break from MS windows if he likes.

........ Any advice, general or specific would be appreciated.

Yeah got that Mark but you're a high end user as are it seems most of the contributors to this type of thread and therefore more than happy to sort out drivers for your periherals if they don't plug and play. Zam I suspect will not want anything to do with that, he'll just want stuff to work straight out the box and not care how or who (respectfully).

[Zambo]

Had a quote for new PC. Would be grateful for any opinions on the kit and the quote. Cheers. I'm not a gamer or big downloader, mainly internet, documentation, photo store, documentation, emails and stuff.

Please see the below for £424.99

-Windows 10 Home Premium

-8GB DDR4 Memory (RAM)

-Socket 1151 Motherboard

-Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor

-ATX Micro Tower Case

-240GB Solid State Drive

-On-board Graphics

-On-board Sound

-USB 3.0 x 2, 2.0 x 4 (min)

-On-board LAN (Internet ready)

[m4rkb]

I paid around £450 each for for two pcs nearly 5 years ago and they were quad core with 4gb ram and 1tb hard drives with much the same other spec so think you could get a better deal than that to be honest.

Not from a high street name though but a very good and professional smaller outfit that I always use.

I'd suggest a few quotes from similar outfits as they have to go the extra mile to satisfy their customers and generally do.

[mark]

Had a quote for new PC. Would be grateful for any opinions on the kit and the quote. Cheers. I'm not a gamer or big downloader, mainly internet, documentation, photo store, documentation, emails and stuff.

Please see the below for £424.99

-Windows 10 Home Premium

-8GB DDR4 Memory (RAM)

-Socket 1151 Motherboard

-Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor

-ATX Micro Tower Case

-240GB Solid State Drive

-On-board Graphics

-On-board Sound

-USB 3.0 x 2, 2.0 x 4 (min)

-On-board LAN (Internet ready)

It really depends what you plan to do when using it.
With things like pentium processors and Socket 1151 Motherboards they are components that have been around for years. So you need to know what versions of them are included, current more powerful versions or older more basic versions.

Quick look at these sites will give you an idea - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en ... ntium.html and https://www.gigabyte.com/uk/Motherboard ... ocket-1151

[Zambo]

All set up, but just noticed this. Anyone know what's occurring? Should I be concerned etc. wtf is a gaming controller and why am I connected to the internet by it?

As far as I know I am connected by some blue wire to my isp's hub. I think it's called ethernet or sommat

It then gives an ip address which is a dodgy proxy as well.

You are connected to the internet
Connected through Realtek Gaming GbE Family Controller

ps excuse the usual ignorance.

[LaaLaa]

Realtek Gaming GbE Family Controller is the name of your router.
The "dodgy proxy" is an internal ip. That's normal, they all work like that.

[Zambo]

Realtek Gaming GbE Family Controller is the name of your router.
The "dodgy proxy" is an internal ip. That's normal, they all work like that.

Cheers Laa, I thought I'd been hacked.