Need a new desktop, how's this?

[Ks45672]

Lenovo ideacentre 300

6th gen core i5-6400 (2.7-3.3ghz) 6MB cache

4GB DDR3

Intel HD graphics 530

Dvd writer supermulti

Wireless 802.11 ac

Gigabit Lane 10/100/1000

Free lenovo keyboard+mouse

3year warranty (on site service)

No operating system/ no monitor

15,500

Is they're anything better than this for the money? I need to get one asap

[manarak]

what do you want to do with it ?

4 GB is nowadays a bit weak

the intel HD graphics don't allow for much more than windows business applications and browser use

I don't see a harddisk ?

you might get a much better deal by buying a second hand rig.

Edited February 10, 2016 by manarak

[VIPinthailand]

DVD writer to do what?

where Is the ass kicking graphic card to run the virtual reality.?

[Ks45672]

what do you want to do with it ?

4 GB is nowadays a bit weak

the intel HD graphics don't allow for much more than windows business applications and browser use

I don't see a harddisk ?

you might get a much better deal by buying a second hand rig.

It comes with a 500gb hdd..7200rpm I think

I intend to put my ssd in it to run Windows 10 and connect my other 2tb drives for media so not really worried about storage

I don't play games so I thought i wouldn't need anything like a hi spec graphics card etc...

I want to use it for reading , YouTube, movies browsing online, powering my surround sound system and generally basic tasks

Also wanted usb 3 or 3.1 because I sometimes move big files

I looked at a few 2nd gen i7's on Craigslist and they are only a couple of k cheaper without any warranty :

http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/search/sss?query=Core%20i7&sort=rel

If there's anything better around the 15k bracket I would consider it for sure....

But need one ASAP

Edited February 10, 2016 by Ks45672

[manarak]

what do you want to do with it ?

4 GB is nowadays a bit weak

the intel HD graphics don't allow for much more than windows business applications and browser use

I don't see a harddisk ?

you might get a much better deal by buying a second hand rig.

It comes with a 500gb hdd..7200rpm I think

I intend to put my ssd in it to run Windows 10 and connect my other 2tb drives for media so not really worried about storage

I don't play games so I thought i wouldn't need anything like a hi spec graphics card etc...

I want to use it for reading , YouTube, movies browsing online, powering my surround sound system and generally basic tasks

Also wanted usb 3 or 3.1 because I sometimes move big files

I looked at a few 2nd gen i7's on Craigslist and they are only a couple of k cheaper without any warranty :

http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/search/sss?query=Core%20i7&sort=rel

If there's anything better around the 15k bracket I would consider it for sure....

But need one ASAP

seems an older computer would be fine, you won't need an i5

[NomadStrategy]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

[Ks45672]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

I guess that didn't include Bluetooth or sound cards, network card, wifi card etc

If I can get everything that's in the lenovo one (Barr warranty of course) I'd be tempted for sure

[2fishin2]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

[Pib]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

[Ks45672]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

I have a Samsung 850 evo ready to slot in

That's why I didn't care about free 500g hdd lol

Also going airport next week so I'll get a tax refund of 7% off it

[VIPinthailand]

i3 processor are very good.

[Pib]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

I have a Samsung 850 evo ready to slot in

That's why I didn't care about free 500g hdd lol

Also going airport next week so I'll get a tax refund of 7% off it

Excellent SSD choice IMO. I'll probably be buying a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB over the next week or so for a new i5 Lenovo laptop I bought last week. I've had Samsung 840 EVO 500GB in my primary i7 Lenovo laptop for around 2 years now....been very happy with it.

[chrisinth]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

I guess that didn't include Bluetooth or sound cards, network card, wifi card etc

If I can get everything that's in the lenovo one (Barr warranty of course) I'd be tempted for sure

All those will be built in on the main-board. Unless you are adding an additional network card, but you didn't mention that in your original spec.

What NS didn't mention was the HDD/SSD which will add cost to his 15,430 baht. All for his suggestion of getting a reliable power supply and i would up the RAM to at least 8GB and make sure you are running a 64 bit OS to utilise the extra RAM.

[BngkkB]

Wouldn't he want a different wireless? How many USB 3.0? Is it possible to have to many?

[2fishin2]

Biggest improvement will be the SSD.

[NomadStrategy]

SSDs are huge improvements. If you need special features look at specific motherboards, but sound, network, wifi, etc comes standard in many motherboards now.

[casualbiker]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

I have a Samsung 850 evo ready to slot in

That's why I didn't care about free 500g hdd lol

Also going airport next week so I'll get a tax refund of 7% off it

Are you taking your desktop on your trip with you then?

[Ks45672]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

I have a Samsung 850 evo ready to slot in

That's why I didn't care about free 500g hdd lol

Also going airport next week so I'll get a tax refund of 7% off it

Are you taking your desktop on your trip with you then?

No, but I have never been asked to show physical items before.... Its only 7% of 16,999thb but I'll take it if they're giving it to me.....

A round of drinks etc

[casualbiker]

your computer will be fine for what you would like to do and its cheap.

^^^Ditto. And the 3 year on-site warranty is nice...you won't be getting that by going to the local shop to have a desktop made. Get a SSD soonest as that adds a nice performance boost to old and new computers alike.

I have a Samsung 850 evo ready to slot in

That's why I didn't care about free 500g hdd lol

Also going airport next week so I'll get a tax refund of 7% off it

Are you taking your desktop on your trip with you then?

No, but I have never been asked to show physical items before.... Its only 7% of 16,999thb but I'll take it if they're giving it to me.....

A round of drinks etc

really? Umm OK.

[Pib]

I've only claimed the VAT refund once over the years and it was a jewelry item....I did have to show the jewelry item...but hey, that was years ago.

[topt]

I've only claimed the VAT refund once over the years and it was a jewelry item....I did have to show the jewelry item...but hey, that was years ago.

I claimed for a camera about 3 years ago and did not have to show it. I guess it is the luck of the draw.

[wpcoe]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

[casualbiker]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

Have to add that for both!

[wpcoe]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

Have to add that for both!

Whoops! I didn't notice that the Lenovo in the OP was missing an OS.

[JaseTheBass]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

800 baht

[casualbiker]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

800 baht

Where do you get an official license for 800b..post or PM. Thanks

[ricklev]

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Edited February 14, 2016 by ricklev

[JaseTheBass]

you can definitely do much better than that

shop around for parts but something like this:

processor: I5-6400 (7,290)

memory: 8gb kingston (1,650)

power supply: get a quality one. you wills ave money long term, and it will protect your components. Get one that is "rated/certified" 80 plus bronze, gold, platinum, etc.

power supply: xigmatek tauro 400w bronze (1,290) or silverstone bronze (1,680)

motherboard: 3500 gigabyte h1z0m

CD drive: 500 baht

case: 1200 baht

=

15,430 and much better than the listed one.

Don't forget to add another B3,000 or so for a Windows license.

800 baht

Where do you get an official license for 800b..post or PM. Thanks

Ebay.

[2fishin2]

be careful of the 800 baht "license" it isnt legal

[wpcoe]

I forget the name of the license, but Microsoft licenses some corporate users with the ability to generate Windows product codes under a bulk licensing scheme. I read someplace (TV?) that those cheap "genuine" Windows licenses being offered on sites like eBay are some rogue Microsoft corporate licensees who are gaming the system by retail selling product codes intended only for internal use by the licensee's business, and that Microsoft was wising up: some users with such "genuine" versions purchased online are being flagged by Windows Activation and the users are advised their Windows version is not genuine ... ISTR the desktop goes to black and there is a limited time of use before the Windows installation is unusable after a short duration (maybe ten minutes?).