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| 125088 | 2003-03-02 11:09:00 | Hi there! I'm looking to upgrade my pc and considering its age I'm not sure whether a package deal or separate components is the better option. What I want in a new system is a top line mobo, fast and big (80gb) HD, Amd or Intel CPU (2GHz), and new case, power supply and fans. I will be using my exsisting memory (SDRAM PC100 320MB), monitor, cd-r/rw drives and 64mb nvidia graphics card. I want to add at a later date when funds are readily available faster ram,CPU,Video cards and DVD. What will cost more?, a made to order machine or one off the shelf even if its available that is. Any suggestions much appreciated. |
craigrob (1722) | ||
| 125089 | 2003-03-02 11:28:00 | Id suggest that you build one yourself, but check the FAQ, as it has some stuff about it... I'd still say that building would be better for you, short-term and long-run! Check: Pricespy.co.nz (http://www.pricespy.co.nz) for the best PC hardware prices! Cheers Chilling_Silence |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 125090 | 2003-03-02 19:48:00 | You will need to replace the ram with ddr stuff, everything else can be reused , build your own you will learn more and get a realy good reliable powerful PC; look on trademe for bargains if cost not time is a issue http://pp.co.nz/ http://www.tastech.co.nz/ will give you an idea of what to pay for parts |
kiwibeat (304) | ||
| 125091 | 2003-03-02 20:05:00 | If you are a chap that likes to build his own computer then the above is the way to go.If on the other hand you are like me and defer to people who know about matching components and are up to date on what is comeing in the near future,then I would at least get a quote fom one of the computer builders.I used www.computerfuture.co.nz after all they are only an email away. |
Thomas (1820) | ||
| 125092 | 2003-03-03 07:11:00 | Hi Have a go on the www.qmb.co.nz upgrade or comp builder for an idea of pricing. Trademe and http: is a good place to start too (you can follow the links to the shops with the overall best prices). As mentioned go for DDR ram and, whether off the shelf or your own sweet creation, sell your spare bits off on trademe to help finance your purchases. Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 125093 | 2003-03-03 08:02:00 | Going for separate components will probably cost you more than a package deal simply because you will more than likely pick out better quality components than what a package would have. You will get exactly what you want, however. If you do not want to you do not have to build a system yourself just because you have picked out the components. Providing you order from one dealer most will be quite happy to assemble the system for you, though you might have to pay extra for that. It does not hurt to ask around. |
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