Gentlemen,
I'm looking to replace my workplace desktop computer, which is an 8 year old HP Pavillion, 2.5Ghz, 2Gb ram (no flaming please
). The machine has been dead on reliable but is showing it's age. This machine gets the job done, so that indicates my needs - basic word processing, spreadsheet, database. No gaming, no high end graphics.
I need to get up to speed on brand advice regarding support, reliability, etc. more than system advice (but welcome that also). Dell, HP, Lenovo seem to be the leading brands at this commodity level?
Considering the "small form factor tower" vs. full tower, but not the really small desktops.
A starting point is the entry level work station Lenovo P300 with maybe a processor upgrade. Need to stay well below $1,000, not including monitor. Probably will get Windows 7, with idea of upgrading to 10, if warranted.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/workstations/thinkstation/p-series/p300-sff/
PCmag likes it, but you know about rag reviews: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469693,00.asp
Thanks a bunch! Not looking to build one or get into "Geek" level.
I'm looking to replace my workplace desktop computer, which is an 8 year old HP Pavillion, 2.5Ghz, 2Gb ram (no flaming please
I need to get up to speed on brand advice regarding support, reliability, etc. more than system advice (but welcome that also). Dell, HP, Lenovo seem to be the leading brands at this commodity level?
Considering the "small form factor tower" vs. full tower, but not the really small desktops.
A starting point is the entry level work station Lenovo P300 with maybe a processor upgrade. Need to stay well below $1,000, not including monitor. Probably will get Windows 7, with idea of upgrading to 10, if warranted.
http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/workstations/thinkstation/p-series/p300-sff/
PCmag likes it, but you know about rag reviews: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469693,00.asp
Thanks a bunch! Not looking to build one or get into "Geek" level.