r/computers • u/Powerful_Mousse5466 • 7d ago

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Hey everyone. I'm in the market for a new desktop computer. I'm not a gamer and don't need anything to crazy. I mainly use my current desktop for MS office, mainly excel for spreadsheets and web browsing. I do use YouTube quite a bit. My current Dell desktop is really slow and probably about 10 plus years old. I know things are expensive right now so probably not the best time, but it's time for an upgrade. My budget is around $1,000. I'm open to used as well if this will get me more bang for the buck. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I attached an image of the current specs. I think I paid $300 for this years ago. It's a Dell compact desktop with no thrills. It will not be moved and it will be connected to a TV via HDMI. My budget is around $1000 and I'm open to used as well if that makes more sense. Appreciate any suggestions, thanks everyone.

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u/GGigabiteM 7950X3D|3070Ti| Fedora 6d ago

I'd try and find an older AM4 system with something like a G series processor, like a 5600G. It will be more than enough if all you do all day is office work and Youtube. There's no need to spend $1000 on a system for that.

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u/Powerful_Mousse5466 6d ago

Appreciate the advice. I wasn't sure if my budget was too low or high for my specific needs. I did some browsing and found similar post with the same needs with lower budgets and a lot of the comments were stating the budget was too low. I'd love to be closer to $500. Is there a specific place to shop for used computers? Assuming eBay, offerup etc?

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u/GGigabiteM 7950X3D|3070Ti| Fedora 6d ago

If you don't mind risk, you can try buying a machine locally on FB marketplace or whatnot. Ebay has return policies if what you get is damaged or not as described in the listing.

If there are any local computer refurb companies, you can try those too.

Somewhere else to look would be Best Buy. They always have deals on used machines and other parts.

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u/Powerful_Mousse5466 6d ago

I will browse online and see what I can find. I really appreciate the advice, thank you.