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Choosing the right PC + Monitor combination isn’t always easy as there are just so many choices out there; however if you are looking for a basic PC that comes with a large amount of storage (for all your photos + music) that also comes with a 20” monitor then you might want to know more about the HP Pavilion p6300 package from PC World (link).

At the low price of £429.99 (yes that is for both the PC and monitor) this basic PC is perfect for tasks like browsing the web and chatting with friends and family over the internet. The 500GB hard drive is perfect for storing photos and videos while Windows 7 Home Premium with Windows Live Photo Gallery (link) makes it easy to edit and upload those photos onto a safe online file store.

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For a long time truly compact PCs have been something that only businesses have had access to but now with the Novatech nBox that’s all changed. Compact in every way (so much so its compatible with VESA mounts for the back of a PC screen) this tiny PC also comes with a very basic specification including a single core Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.

Although basic in design this PC is capable of taking on light tasks like web browsing, playing music (you will need a USB DVD drive with this PC as it doesn’t have one built in) and word processing.

As you might expect this PC also comes with a small price tag of just £229 with Windows XP Home Edition.

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If you are new to PCs or just looking for something simple then HP has the thing for you in the new HP/Compaq CQ2510.
Priced at a mere £199 from HP direct (link) this PC comes with only the bare basics including Windows XP and a single core Intel Atom processor. Designed for nothing more than internet browsing, word processing and playing DVDs this PC is simplicity in a box.

A keyboard and mouse are included in the package so all you need is a monitor to get going, HP also include the standard 1 year warranty with the option to extend it further if needed.

As well as a DVD drive this PC comes with a memory card reader meaning its easy to move photos off your digital camera and into an email with ease.

This PC also comes with a 160GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM so multi tasking with light applications (Internet Explorer/Word) shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

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Have you ever wanted to build your own PC but didn’t quite know where to start? Maybe its time to have a look at the Zotac Z-Box ION D510 barebones bundle from dabs.com (link) for £189.96 ready to add your own choice of components.

Make no mistake, this PC comes with no hard drive, no RAM, no disk drive and no operating system pre installed (that’s the bit where you come in) lucky though Dabs has a wide range to choose from.

What you do however get installed is a Intel Atom dual core processor, HD nVidia graphics (a big step up from the standard Intel graphics), a stylish case and onboard N class Wi-Fi.

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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 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.

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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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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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.

If you are looking for a home Desktop PC from a well known retailer that comes with a 2 year warranty as standard then look no further than the Compaq Presario CQ5307UK from John Lewis for £369.95.

With a massive 640GB hard drive this home PC would work great for anyone who is looking to store 1,000s of digital photos/videos. Even with its low price tag this PC still comes with a powerful AMD Tri Core processor and 3GB of the very latest high speed DDR3 RAM.

To make transferring photos off your digital camera easy this PC also comes with a 6 in 1 memory card reader and 2 front USB ports (6 in total). The PC also comes with a USB keyboard and mouse to help get you started with Windows 7 Home Premium as soon as possible.

For more information and to buy online visit the John Lewis website at this link here.

With an upgraded AMD Athlon II Dual Core processor, 500GB hard drive (from 320GB hard drive) the new HP MS220 is certainly a big step up from the previous model the MS210.

Currently retailing at £455 direct from HP (link) this PC would make a great addition to any home that’s looking for a compact ‘all in one PC’

One of the biggest gains is however in the reduction in the requirement of power, whereas the previous model featured a 120W power supply this new model consumes a maximum of 90W. For a PC with a massive 18.5” widescreen that’s pretty impressive.

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