Basic PC advice needed.....please!

[TFL]

Hello.

Could anybody please PLEASE help me???

Am totally confused..... as per!! Can anyone tell me the absolute basic minimum type of pc needed for a "decent" home computer??

I've googled and way to many conflicting answers... I dont know what one to believe... I need a real human answer!!! Have major brain overload and would so appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction or maybe too a more appropriate forum or something????? anything....please...I NEED HELP.... please!!

I know it's a niave thing to ask, but i'm slowly losing the plot over this...

Thank you. Thank you. Thankyou.

DumbBird

[classicsoftware]

Welcome to http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/pcgubb.gif forums.

My basic system is:


Intel Celeron Processor 2.8 ghz or AMD Sempron 1.8 ghz
512 MB RAM
80 Gb hard drive
CD-RW
On Board Video
On Board Sound
On Board LAN
350-400 Watt Power supply
PS-2 Keyboard
4 USB ports (6 preferred)
PS2 Optical mouse
Windows XP Professional


Remember, this is not my ideal system. It is the blue print for a basic home PC to do word processing and light internet browsing.

[hockey man]

I'd acctually say, for a basic Home user how will not be networking, that XP Home would be a decient OS. TFL, if you are looking for suggestions, post your budget and we can give you a hand. Also. . .Welcome to the PCGuide!

[Whyzman]

Indeed, it would help to know your budget and it would help if you would further clarify what tasks you have in mind (e.g. emailing, browsing, gaming, etc.) for a "decent" home computer.

[classicsoftware]

I'd acctually say, for a basic Home user how will not be networking, that XP Home would be a decient OS.

I humbly disagree. I will NOT sell a system with XP home edition. If you are on the internet, your on a network. It's worth the extra money to get pro edition.

[hockey man]

I humbly disagree. I will NOT sell a system with XP home edition. If you are on the internet, your on a network. It's worth the extra money to get pro edition.

I thought it only really provided extra networking safty and capability. . .I've never acctually used it though. I run Pro on my System. Any ways, I'll have to remember that for future use. . .

[Paul Komski]

Comparisons at http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article10-002 and http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_home_pro.asp

Whilst I agree that "if you are on the internet, your on a network" I don't see why this opens one up to additional vulnerablities in that area. My reading of the increased security for XP pro was that it related to multi-users accessing the PC either as a standalone or on a small LAN - but I'm open to being further educated.