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Setting Up Your First IT System
7. Setting Up a Budget
7.1 Expect to spend between £400 and £1,500 plus VAT for a desktop computer.
- For around £400 plus VAT you should be able to buy a PC sufficient for basic office applications such as word processing, simple accounts, sending email and online access.
- For £1,000 plus VAT, a system will be more powerful as well as having more extensive sound, graphics and storage capabilities. For example, this could be used for web and print design, or for stock-control systems that juggle large amounts of data.
- For £1,500 plus VAT you should get high-speed processors with lots of memory and advanced graphics capability. High-end machines are only necessary for businesses that depend upon processing speed, eg printing or music production.
7.2 Dedicated servers cost from £1,000.
- If your server use is light, a standard desktop PC could be used as a server.
- For workgroups above six people, a dedicated server is desirable.
7.3 Additional costs to consider include:
- Software.
- Running and maintenance, and any warranties. This may significantly add to the initial costs. Check what level of support you will get and if there are hidden charges.
- Training for you and your staff.
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