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If you are in need of a basic PC that can store loads of photos then you might want to consider the all new HP Compaq SG3-120 from Comet (link) for a mere £299.99.

With a fast 640GB hard drive and a AMD Athlon II dual core this PC is designed for those who are interested in using their PC for basic tasks (like internet browsing and watching DVDs) while still having the space to store tones of photos.

Windows 7 Home Premium comes installed as standard as does 2Gb of RAM (which is part of the PCs low price), all the same the specification is still enough to run the full Windows Live Essentials suite of applications (including Photo Gallery).

As always you get a inbuilt memory card reader (great for moving those photos off your camera) and 6 USB ports.

For more information visit the HP website at this link here.
Or to buy online visit the Comet website at this link here.

Designed around the energy saving Intel Atom processor the PC Specialist Ion Home Premium Mini PC is compact and saves you money when compared to more power hungry PCs.

What is most surprising is just how much technology can be fitted into such a small case with a standard model coming with HD ready nVidia graphics (with HDMI port), 2Gb of RAM, a onboard DVD drive, 3 in 1 memory card reader and a massive 8 USB ports!

If your looking for even more out of your PC then you can customise your way all the way up to 4Gb of RAM, 500GB of storage and even a Blu Ray disk drive.

As such a flexible system this PC has uses for everyone from someone who is only just looking at getting into computing to those looking to use their PC as a media centre with their HDTV.

Prices start at around £370 and rise to around £498 for Blu Ray capable PC; for suggested specifications read on!

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If you are looking for a PC with a AMD quad core Processor and plenty of storage space then look no further than the Sigma GT3 from Cube 247 (link).

With Windows 7 Home Premium and upgraded graphics this PC ships to your door for £466 which makes it great value for money.
Storage comes in the form of a 500GB hard drive and there is always the option to upgrade to a even larger 2TB if you think you need that much storage space.

The 4GB of RAM gives you plenty of room to keep multiple applications open at the same time and while it would be nice to see the latest DDR3 RAM in this PC some allowance does need to be made for the low price.

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If you are looking for a compact, HD capable media centre PC then you maybe interested in the Acer Revo R3610 which comes with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Designed to be used with your HDTV this PC comes with a HDMI port and a wireless keyboard + mouse.
This PC even comes with a VESA mount so if your TV has a VESA bracket then you can easily mount this PC on the back to keep it out of sight.

Hard drive capacity is limited to 320GB but at the low cost of £279.99 from Play.com (link) I wouldn’t expect much more anyway. Either way this PC comes with a host of USB ports and even a e-SATA port so you can connect up to any number of portable hard drives.

Other features include a low powered Intel Atom processor and HD capable nVidia Ion graphics which makes for a great home entertainment PC.

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Looking for a PC with a top of the line Quad Core processor? Easy! Take a look at the new Novatech Pulse which features the fastest AMD Phenom II quad core processor ever made.

Clocked at a mighty 3.4ghz the processor in this PC simply knows no bounds and is well supported by dedicated ATI graphics meaning you can play the latest games in full detail and be sure that future games work just as well.

Priced at £689.98 direct from Novatech (link) and coming with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit this PC is perfect for any enthusiast gamer.

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Are you looking for a PC with a little bit more performance than your average desktop? Maybe your a casual gamer who wants to play the latest games but doesn’t want to splash out on expensive graphics? If so then have a look at the new and improved Novatech Realm (link).

With a AMD Athlon II Tri Core processor this PC has the advantage of better than dual core performance but without the price of a Quad Core, the nVidia GT220 graphics are also full HD compatible and is capable of running the latest games ranging from Sims 3 to even Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.

Priced at £461.68 direct from Novatech (link) this PC also includes 4GB of the latest high speed DDR3 RAM (which means Windows and applications load faster).

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If you are after a basic PC (and we are talking very basic here) for browsing the internet and storing your digital photos then you might want to have a look at the HP Compaq CQ5300.

Designed around the energy saving AMD Athlon II Dual Core processor this PC is currently selling for £349.99 from Comet (link). Even though this is low cost PC that doesn’t mean it isn’t fast with 2GB of the latest DDR3 RAM (a uncommon feature on low cost PCs) and Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit edition.

This PC also carries a tonne of storage space with a large 640GB hard drive sitting inside its sleek matt black case.

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The Novatech Ion Plus is designed to run Windows 7 Home Premium at its very best with improved graphics and even lower power consumption for those who are eco conscious.

Priced at a highly reasonable £329.99 direct from Novatech (link) this PC is designed purely the surf the web, send e-mails and run other basic programs (not something for gaming!).

With this low price this PC is more than suited for those who are looking to start out using PCs for the first time and just want something basic that will do the job well. There’s even the option for a 2 year warranty and as with all Novatech products you get free lifetime support.

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If your looking at buying your first Desktop PC and don’t want to do much more than browse the internet and e-mail photos to your friends and family then you may wish to consider the Novatech Icon.

Designed with simplicity in mind this Desktop PC comes with a keyboard/mouse, 2 year warranty and a 19″ monitor all for just £449.97.

With Windows 7 Home Premium included you can get straight onto the internet without delay and even connect and install a new printer without having to worry about the complicated side of computers.

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Are you an avid gamer? Or maybe a top class Photoshop designer? If so then you could benefit from a AMD Athlon or Phenom Quad Core processor.

The 4 processing cores of these processors allows multiple applications to run at the same time greatly accelerating the speed of any graphic intensive application. If your looking for such a PC then you may wish to consider the all new 21-004 Custom Desktop PC from Dino PC (link).

With a wide range of choices of components including a Blu Ray disk drive, high performance ATI graphics cards and copper based CPU cooler you can be sure to find the right PC for your needs.

For more information and some ideal specifications read on!

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Looking for a Quad Core PC with Gaming level Graphics and a massive 500GB hard drive?

If so then don’t let the Novatech Realm Pro slip away! Priced at £429.98 from Novatech (link) this reduced PC would make a perfect gaming machine courtesy of its ATI Radon HD4850 graphics card and its high performance AMD Athlon II Quad Core processor.

So if you are looking for a sizable reduction (almost £85 off) on a Windows 7 powered PC visit the Novatech website at this link here.
Or to see the full range of Novatech clearance PCs visit this link here.

Including this article I have now posted about the HP Pavilion Slimline s5229 PC no less than four times – you may ask why? The simple answer is-

It is currently the best Media Centre PC and includes a Blu Ray Disk drive, Quad Core Processor, HP Media Centre remote control and a Digital TV Tuner.

What’s more is that PC World (link) have again reduced the price to a new low of £549.97 making now the very best time to start using your HDTV to its full potential.

To see the original post on this PC (with a full review) please visit this link here.