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| Thread ID: 128510 | 2012-12-24 03:38:00 | Looking for computer builder in Christchurch | Vince (406) | Press F1 |
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| 1320043 | 2012-12-27 22:21:00 | When was the last time you went to McDonalds? They'll disagree with that statement I'm sure. On Fair Go / Target they're more talking about services rendered, such as hiring somebody to build a deck, paying up-front. I'm yet to see a "Guy Fawkes Special" where they let you take the fireworks out, you use them and "make sure they make a big enough explosion", then return to the store to pay for them. That's not how the world works. Buy from a reputable retailer, problem solved. Even on TradeMe 9/10 people won't ship until they've received payment. Just order one of these then, it'll do what you want: www.pbtech.co.nz ""I'm yet to see a "Guy Fawkes Special" where they let you take the fireworks out, you use them."" You must be feeling embarrassed, you really put your foot in it there. There is a difference between purchasing goods for use and, to be consumed! And here,_ ""Even on TradeMe 9/10 people won't ship until they've received payment."" Trademe offers consumer protection. As for this, it'll do what you want: www.pbtech.co.nz I had a look. It might be enough for primary school kids, but its specifications are certainly not up to the demands of today's' software. With Thunderbird, Firefox, Skype, Avast antivirus, Comodo Firewall, Smart Defrag, Spybot S&D, MusicMatch, 2 cardfiles loaded and 10GB of music files. I don't think it would be able to function! My current machine is much more powerful (Pentium 4-2.4GHz and 1.5 GB of RAM) and it has trouble coping. My disability is physical (arthritis - mini stroke) not mental and my after expenses income does reflect my savings. Don't ask |
Vince (406) | ||
| 1320044 | 2012-12-27 22:33:00 | Vince, whats your budget? Pretty sure I can supply (or build) one to suit your requirements. | Iantech (16386) | ||
| 1320045 | 2012-12-27 22:50:00 | My budget is I'm not sure at the moment. A friend who had delayed access to 4 spare boxes was talking $300 plus. Unfortunately, due to the actions of another those boxes have become un-available. That is why I am trying here. | Vince (406) | ||
| 1320046 | 2012-12-28 00:53:00 | ""I'm yet to see a "Guy Fawkes Special" where they let you take the fireworks out, you use them."" You must be feeling embarrassed, you really put your foot in it there. There is a difference between purchasing goods for use and, to be consumed! Doesn't matter. Fair Go / Target discuss tradesmen predominantly. Unless you're a business, you ain't gonna get 30 days to pay in the PC world, just not gonna happen. Don't shoot the messenger, I'm just telling you that you're being unrealistic in your expectations. As for this, it'll do what you want: www.pbtech.co.nz I had a look. It might be enough for primary school kids, but its specifications are certainly not up to the demands of today's' software. With Thunderbird, Firefox, Skype, Avast antivirus, Comodo Firewall, Smart Defrag, Spybot S&D, MusicMatch, 2 cardfiles loaded and 10GB of music files. I don't think it would be able to function! My current machine is much more powerful (Pentium 4-2.4GHz and 1.5 GB of RAM) and it has trouble coping. That's a single-core machine, and the RAM will be the prohibiting factor, as well as other things such as HDD speeds making it "slow". It'll be sufficient for all of the above, worst-case scenario you upgrade it a little later and put some more RAM in it. For the aforementioned software / usage scenario, that's all you'll need to ever do. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1320047 | 2012-12-28 01:38:00 | My PC is almost 4yr old within about 10 days, haven't upgraded since day one. It's a 2.33Ghz P4, 4GB RAM but it is a Quad Core. I even use it for Photoshop. We have a Dual Core PC downstairs probably 6yrs old, 1GB RAM never slowed us down. Also a laptop prob 6yr old now to date, I bought used, 1.6Ghz Dual Core, P4, 4GB RAM. I run Firefox, Skype, MS Office, MSN Messenger the older version before MS and Skype got together - all at the same time. Even runs an older version of Photoshop ok too. | Nomad (952) | ||
| 1320048 | 2012-12-28 20:47:00 | My budget is I'm not sure at the moment. A friend who had delayed access to 4 spare boxes was talking $300 plus. Unfortunately, due to the actions of another those boxes have become un-available. That is why I am trying here.Cant do anything new for even close to that price, in fact I doubt you could get a desktop unit with any sort of quality for less than double that really. | Iantech (16386) | ||
| 1320049 | 2012-12-29 02:29:00 | I wrote a reply this morning, I guess it got lost when I restarted. $600.00 sounds reasonable. What hardware would you include, ie. RAM, HDD? I hear that onboard graphics and sound are good these days, would you agree? Telstra Clear sold me a broadband router, presumably that makes an internal modem unnecessary. Have I forgotten anything? No monitor, Not for gaming No "huge" hard drive 500GB is enough. Possibly no CD. or DVD. drives. I checked, 64 bit drivers are available for Win7, probably will be for 8, for the drives I have. Quality parts, not cheap and nasty! Meaning they should reasonably be expected to be still working in 5 years. |
Vince (406) | ||
| 1320050 | 2012-12-29 04:14:00 | i built a $650 computer as a media center and used integrated sound. works fine unless u have a real amp and audiophile speakers and stuff. you can play many games and full hd videos etc on amd apu's. | jonovw (16835) | ||
| 1320051 | 2012-12-29 05:35:00 | www.pbtech.co.nz I just found that tab still open. The special you recommended is only available "in store", in Auckland! |
Vince (406) | ||
| 1320052 | 2012-12-29 05:52:00 | ^^ I ordered 2 of them on separate occasions in the last month, online, so if you wanted then just place the order and it works. | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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