For your intended use, any modern desktop (they come with Windows 8.1 at the moment) will be fine. Just make a shortlist at your local shop or your preferred webshop and ask us about those specific models and configurations.
Kees
I've been looking at laptops since November 2014 to consider replacing my 5 year old Dell Vostro 1510 laptop computer with WIN Vista. I've also been looking at desktops to replace my 8 year old Dell Dimension 3100 desktop PC with WIN Home XP. I really need to consider replacing the Dell desktop PC since it's OS is no longer supported by Microsoft.
I've already looked at new Dell desktops; what's another good brand or brands to consider for a desktop PC replacement to be used for basic computing? Word processing; internet access and emailing?
I would want it to have a CD or DVD drive so I could install new software. I'm not a gamer; not into digital photography or video editing; I just need a new desktop to do basic computing on. I also have no clue which OS I should consider. Feedback would be appreciated.
Big Steve
12/20/14

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