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Trying to find a pc

by Jun 15, 2018 7:53AM PDT

I am trying to buy a computer and i need some advice on what to buy. im trying to find a pc that comes with not so good components so it will be cheap. i am also looking for something that is very upgradable so if it does come with cheap parts or barebones i can upgrade it as i finish my job this summer. Instagram:(removed by moderator for privacy.)

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Post was last edited on June 15, 2018 9:33 AM PDT

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Why start with parts you will toss out?
by Forum moderator Jun 15, 2018 9:35AM PDT
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buy what you need now
by Jun 15, 2018 11:06AM PDT

a good used computer, that way less depreciation when you want to sell it. You can then later get a new computer that has what you want.

Some minimums;

4GB RAM
1TB hard drive, anything smaller is too much older and probably about to die anyway.
HDMI port/s (also VGA if using old monitor)
USB3 ports
Windows 7 (don't forget available Linux distros like Mint, Zorin OS, Ubuntu MATE, etc)
DVD-RW drive
500w PSU

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