- Processor - Current (Intel Core I3-6100U 2 processors). Planned ? (What would be a decent Windows 11-compatible replacement be?)
- Memory - Current (8GB RAM). Planned (probably 12GB or 16GB)
- Storage - Current (2TB HDD), but only use about 150GB. Planned (probably 512GB SSD, although 256GB SSD might do)
- Screen size - Current (15.4"). Planned (Similar is fine - but use external display when in home office)
- Application use. Mostly standard internet, word processing, spreadsheet, although occasionally do some basic audio or video editing. And of course Zoom etc.
- Not bothered about touch-screen or making it into a tablet-like device
- Would like a decent number of USB ports. I currently have a DVD player but rarely use it. Would probably prefer to have one but can always buy an external one for occasional use.
So looking for make, model and processor recommendations. I would consider up to £1000 but would prefer around £500 to £700.
Reasons for changing (not intended for debate)
- Not Windows 11 compatible, so would need to change in next 5 years anyway
- It has continued to work after I tripped coming down the stairs while carrying it open, although HDD was completely done. Have extended its life by over 1 year by replacing HDD, but am concerned other things may fail at some point.
- Performance is pretty pedestrian and comes to complete standstill when windows updates install, to they extent that the PC is completely unusable. I could alter how and when Windows updates install but I can't be bothered with the hassle of doing that.
- A shiny new PC will bring me momentary joy.
Thanks
C