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If you want to save money on PCs then there are a number of things that you can do in order to save money on PCs. First of all, let's discuss buying personal computers with no operating system. If you have knowledge on installing operating systems on computers and you have a working version of an operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 7 on disk then buying a computer with no operating system is something that you should certainly consider. The cost of operating systems is quite high which in return makes the cost of the computer higher so if you can, buy one without an operating system. Remember to check the system specs first before buying the PC or you may end up paying more than you originally expected.
Another way to save money on PCs is to buy a refurbished PC. You can almost always guarantee that you will save money on PCs by purchasing a refurbished one. Refurbished models are just as good as the brand new ones and last the same length of time as well so it may be worthwhile considering a refurbished PC.
If you are looking to save money on desktop computers for office or business uses then the same rules generally apply, however, it's not as easy as it would be with just a home PC. Office PCs are now using Windows 7 operating systems and the newer Microsoft Office software packages which will end up costing a lot of money. For offices and businesses you will also need to purchase a multiple license so you can install it all on the different computers throughout the office space. If you really want to save money on PCs, with the office PC being a personal one then you should consider buying an office PC equipped with Microsoft Windows XP which is the version previous to Vista and Windows 7.
You can also buy second hand computers to save money on desktop computers but the only problem is that if it doesn't come with an operating system disk and you don't have one then you will be left with the old operating system which the previous user was using which means there may be less disk space, viruses and malware may be present and old software may still exist on the system. If this is the case and you want the computer, ensure you have a working copy of an operating system that you can rewrite the old operating system with. Also you chould consider cheap laptops as a cost effective way to meet your computer needs.
