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| Thread ID: 54423 | 2005-02-12 01:10:00 | Seeking advice re buy a new PC | Misty (368) | Press F1 |
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| 324137 | 2005-02-13 02:05:00 | i totally disagree with iluvithot, sata provides very minimal speed increases, and is only advisable with a drive that has an 8mb buffer, for just an ordinary home pc, ata133 is fine, to have sata means an sata capable motherboard, a significant price increase. | Tux (606) | ||
| 324138 | 2005-02-13 02:38:00 | I'd suggest calling in to an Apple showroom & having a look at the G5 iMac if you want a stable computer without any windows viruses, spyware etc. Works well, great for graphics and looks a million dollars too. I'm extremely happy with my eMac but I'd love a new G5 iMac :thumbs: Sue with her 2.5 year old XP box in bits yet again, this time with a burnt out CPU and still waiting for the rest of the bad news. |
Sue (33) | ||
| 324139 | 2005-02-13 02:49:00 | burnt out cpu could happen to anything.........not somethin that happens as a general rule anyway cept from powersurge or overheat or overclock, (read overheat/stress).... | drcspy (146) | ||
| 324140 | 2005-02-13 03:10:00 | Hi All I have just come back by the shop. Decided that it is better to get clarification on things by a personal visit than trying by phone. Re CPU - Metla & Alan's query It is an Athlon 64bit3200+ (running on a socket 754 and an ASUS motherboard 754). She said they could give me a 939 motherboard but have found the 754 motherboards more popular. ***************** Hard disc is a Seagate Barracuda ***************** DVD Writer is a Samsung Double Layer 16X ***************** Misty :cool: |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324141 | 2005-02-13 03:16:00 | Hi All Re CPU - Metla & Alan's query She said they could give me a 939 motherboard but have found the 754 motherboards more popular. Misty :cool: There's nothing wrong with a 754 m/b,I have one myself, but there's no upgrade path for it. It's reached the end of it's life. Shops are probably pushing them for that reason. Take the 939. Jack |
JJJJJ (528) | ||
| 324142 | 2005-02-13 03:25:00 | Which shop? | techie (7177) | ||
| 324143 | 2005-02-13 03:27:00 | "I'd suggest calling in to an Apple showroom & having a look at the G5 iMac if you want a stable computer without any windows viruses, spyware etc." That will probably be the next thing to do on his priority list after shaving his legs with a cheese grater and giving himself a battery acid enema ;) |
the highlander (245) | ||
| 324144 | 2005-02-13 03:41:00 | Which shop? Advanced Computers Ltd, Link Drive, Wairau Park Misty |
Misty (368) | ||
| 324145 | 2005-02-13 05:04:00 | I thought so . If you are a Senior Citizen (which I think your not) go for it -as they will go to all sorts of things to advertise themselves through SeniorNet . But as for anyone else, they won't want to hear your troubles should you have any . On the North Shore, I recommend Orange Computers or Playtech -offically called TMC Computers . TMC is a long time reputable retailer and wholesaler . They have started trading as Playtech . Both of these you will see advertisement in the NS Times . Orange Comp . would give you a cheaper deal . Service wise, they're not any worse . On the Shore, I tend to avoid Advanced Comps . and ITServe . However, I'm sure there are happy Advanced Comps customers around -as with any other shop . Edit: Actually I've heard Playtech will give you a good deal too if you ask for discounts ;) They are 'wholesalers' themselves so they are able to go a little bit extra if your dealing with the right person . And they will chuck in free stuff like CD cases, mousepads, etc . kind of stuff after you buy . |
techie (7177) | ||
| 324146 | 2005-02-14 06:16:00 | On the North Shore, I recommend Orange Computers or Playtech -offically called TMC Computers . TMC is a long time reputable retailer and wholesaler . They have started trading as Playtech . Both of these you will see advertisement in the NS Times . Orange Comp . would give you a cheaper deal . Service wise, they're not any worse . On the Shore, I tend to avoid Advanced Comps . and ITServe . H Thanks Techie :thumbs: - I will certainly check them out - though it might not be until next weekend that I can get there . One is in Barry's Point Rd and the other slightly north . Will give you feedback . :2cents: I think that the Advance Computer crowd are genuine people but they are terrifically busy, which means that you really have to time your visit to ask questions . I think to some degree they have "to fly by the seat of their pants" - a old expression you don't hear much of, but probably gives a very good quick idea ! Misty |
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