About this tag
Discussions tagged 'affordable' on WindowsForum.com focus on budget-friendly computing options for users with limited funds. Topics include upgrading older PCs without spending $2000, finding reasonably priced peripherals like vertical mice for ergonomic needs, and choosing between 1440p and 4k monitors on a budget. Users seek prebuilt gaming desktops that are both affordable and powerful, and suggest ideas like an Xbox PC to make gaming more accessible. Others look for cheap Windows 8 install disks, low-cost used computers for gaming, and affordable Windows mobile devices with Wi-Fi. The tag reflects a community interest in cost-effective hardware and software solutions.
  1. CygXanadu

    Windows 10 Let the older PC's upgrade

    Some of us cannot afford a $2000 PC, as we're on Government subsidy. Let us update I don't care about requirements.
  2. phillycodehound

    Looking for a quality reasonably priced vertical mouse.

    Hey everyone, I'm currently in the market for a vertical Mouse. It's for my wife who has carpal tunnel. She was told to look into one of these mice. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
    • phillycodehound
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    • affordable assistive technology carpal tunnel comfort ergonomics mouse product review quality suggestions vertical mouse
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. trog69

    Another 1440p or go for 4k?

    I have been very fortunate to enjoy this cheapo S. Korean 1440p monitor, but it's been three years, and I don't want to tempt fate, so I'm looking to replace it. I don't need the faster monitors as I only game single-player RPGs like Fallout 4/Skyrim/The Witcher: Wild Hunt, so most of the...
    • trog69
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  4. H

    Thoughts on this desktop

    Hey guys! So I have a quick question for the gamers out there! I'm looking into getting me a prebuilt desktop PC that is affordable and powerful enough to play just about any game on the market right now! I came across this thing and it's looking good to me! What do you think? Can you find a...
    • H4X0R46
    • Thread
    • affordable amd budget desktop feedback fx-6300 gaming gpu graphics hard drive ibuypower memory pc components performance power supply powerful prebuilt user inquiry windows 10
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  5. brkkab

    Here's a idea for Microsoft

    On the next Xbox Microsoft should call it Xbox PC and include a 1.0TB ssd's in it. They should also give the customer a choice on the cpu, ram and video card inside it. It should run all gaming platforms on it and kill off the low-end game console. It should be marketed as a small living room...
    • brkkab
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
  6. J

    Windows 8 Windows 8 Copy?

    So, my laptop has a problem where it crashed while setting up a new account after resetting the laptop, and it said I needed to restart my "install disk" well I didn't have an install disk so I was screwed. I searched around eBay for an affordable Windows 8 Copy but to no avail. So, does anyone...
    • JericStudios
    • Thread
    • affordable clean install copy crash ebay help installation disk laptop links problem reset support windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. C

    Windows 7 Not sure what to do.

    I got this computer from someone a few days ago for like 50 dollars i dont know much about computers i just play games on them lol and hasnt had any problems now its blue screening heres the dump of the stuff maybe someone could help out so i dont have to spend an ungodly amount for a brand new pc.
  8. N

    Windows 7 Seeking Affordable Windows Mobile Device with Wi-Fi Options

    I am looking for a mobile device weather it be a PDA type device a umpc a net book or any thing in beweet that runs windows I need it to have wifi and be dirt cheap new or refurbished or used from a reliable seller. Tell me what you guys think.
    • Nacho
    • Thread
    • affordable devices netbook pda refurbished reliable seller umpc used wifi windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  9. pagroundhog

    Windows 7 How About a Fast USB 3.0 Flash Drive (for cheap!)

    Hello all, I purchased this flash drive from Amazon am I'm happy with its performance (for the price): Link Removed The manufacturer claims read speeds up to 190MB/s and write speeds up to 55MB/s. These benckmarks were conducted at USB 3.0 speeds and, FYI, my OS is on an SSD: Link Removed...
    • pagroundhog
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  10. pagroundhog

    Windows 7 How About a CPU + Mobo Combo for Under $100 USD?

    Hello all, This information is intended for anyone on a budget. First off, let's take a look at the motherboard: Newegg.com - ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0 LGA 1155 Intel B75 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard This $49.95 motherboard has one SATA III port, multiple SATA II ports, and...
    • pagroundhog
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  11. Grivien

    Windows 7 Need Advice on Buying A Netbook

    We need to get a netbook or small, cheap, laptop for back up. If my or my husbands pc goes, we need it. And we definately need it if the router goes wrong again, we need something mobile to fix it with the disc. The thing is, we can't spend more than £200 and only a bit more than that if it...
    • Grivien
    • Thread
    • affordable backup budget buying advice cd drive laptop mobile netbook recommendations router
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. Kylethedarkn

    Looking For Some Advice On Purchasing An Android Or Windows Tablet.

    Currently I'm attending college and I'm looking for a tablet that I can carry with me that has the following features. Ability to display my e-text books. I should be able to convert them all to a pdf, so I really just need it to display pdfs well. Full internet experience. Browser + Flash +...
    • Kylethedarkn
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  13. cybercore

    [MUST SEE] The Snappiest Snap-Together Shoes You'll Ever Wear

    A pair of playful stilettos can make a woman feel young again -- especially if those high heels are covered in tiny toys from her childhood. Last month, British artist Finn Stone unveiled one seriously funky fashion accessory at the Affordable Art Fair in London: a pair of stilettos covered...
    • cybercore
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  14. D

    Windows 7 Cheap 1tb NAS that works with Windows 7

    As the title states I am looking for a cheap (£100!) 1TB NAS for use with Windows 7. I would like it work first time and not have to spend hours tinkering with the insides of the computer. Is this possible?
    • djchapple
    • Thread
    • affordable backup budget external drive file sharing nas network storage storage windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. enigma1944

    Windows 7 External Backup Storage

    Currently I use about 110GB of my total system and I would like to puchase something for backup at a reasonable price ( $50-75 ). I would appreciate your recommendations. Thanks
  16. cybercore

    India Unveils 'Laptop' Costing $35

    India Unveils 'Laptop' Costing $35 India's Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal unveiled a touchscreen tablet that he claims they will be able to produce for just $35. The device is being aimed at students, and seems to be taking the One Laptop Per Child idea and running with it...
    • cybercore
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  17. layitlo

    Windows 7 Looking for 64bit dvd decrypter

    I've been looking for a dvd decrpter that will work with windows 7 64 bit os. I'm not looking for it but for one reason to make backup copies of a dvd's I have that don't play very good and I was hoping to make a new copy so I can burn a slower copy of it to see if it will fix the errors. I work...
    • layitlo
    • Thread
    • 64-bit affordable backup copy decryption dvd free software windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Software
  18. mknabster

    Windows 7 Monitor that rotates

    I'm looking for another monitor for school that rotates 90 degrees which I could use in the vertical position for typing documents. I'm looking for one that is as cheap as possible. Can anyone recommend one?
    • mknabster
    • Thread
    • affordable documents monitor recommendations rotation school typing vertical
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  19. kemical

    Windows 7 DDR3 On A Budget: Six 6 GB Memory Kits : Finally, 6 GB Gets Affordable

    Have DDR3 prices finally hit rock bottom? DDR3-1600 reached $30 per 2 GB module several weeks ago, making it completely competitive in price-per-performance with DDR2. Available in both dual-channel and triple-channel kits for $60 and $90, these aren't last year’s high-voltage parts, but...
    • kemical
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  20. A

    Windows 7 whats a good affordable video card for win 7?

    right now i have a ati radeon 9100 agp card with 64 mb in my computer now and windows 7 is running ok. Since its a older card I wanna upgrade to a newer card with more memory and more compatibility. Can anybody suggest a good card that will work well with little problems? I don't care if it is...
    • anchortim
    • Thread
    • affordable ati compatibility gaming graphics card nvidia upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware