| Post ID |
Timestamp |
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User |
| 1233336 |
2011-09-25 02:56:00 |
Hi. I'm looking at buying a new gaming desktop and just wanted some advice on the best websites/companies to buy from. Any help will be hugely appreciated. |
blackbox013 (16563) |
| 1233337 |
2011-09-25 03:34:00 |
If you're looking for performance and quality over price, go with alienware or dell XPS. If cost is a factor (which it is for most people) have a look at these puppies: www.computerlounge.co.nz |
jareemon (5207) |
| 1233338 |
2011-09-25 03:48:00 |
Depends a bit on your budget, also where you are located. Wait a bit until the Gurus have seen your posting. Personally I would never buy from anyone without premises here in New Zealand. |
PENTIUM (426) |
| 1233339 |
2011-09-25 03:54:00 |
Thanks for the advice. Was aiming at getting somewthing reasonably priced which can be easily upgraded e.g. buying an additional gfx card in SLI/crossfire etc. |
blackbox013 (16563) |
| 1233340 |
2011-09-25 04:23:00 |
Do you want to buy a desktop or build one? |
icow (15313) |
| 1233341 |
2011-09-25 04:33:00 |
I buy computers like i buy cars, I figure out exactly what I want first, then go shopping. This makes you think about your budget and usually you get the computer you want. On top of that you get to learn a bit about what your buying. Don't necessarily buy on price, better quality components cost a bit more but have many advantages, reliability fuller specs etc,
A handy tip is to look at the games you will be playing and check out the specs that run them best. You can also get advice on builds here. After you've done this, Computer Lounge, Play Tech and Ascent are some of the names that have been recommended on PF1 in the past. |
PPp (9511) |
| 1233342 |
2011-09-25 05:54:00 |
I agree with what's posted above, don't buy from Toaster shops like Hardly Normal or Noel Lemmings as they are still selling last years tech at this years prices |
gary67 (56) |
| 1233343 |
2011-09-25 06:21:00 |
I can also recommend buying from alphacity. Good prices and good after sales service (in my experience anyway) |
globe (11482) |
| 1233344 |
2011-09-25 07:18:00 |
Thanks for the advice :) . Just one more question, would it be better to buy now or wait for the inevitable price drop when new hardware is released before xmas? |
blackbox013 (16563) |
| 1233345 |
2011-09-25 07:21:00 |
You would wait and wait and wait and wait etc! |
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