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| 451836 | 2006-05-06 13:12:00 | I'de go for Dell if you are not fussy. Dell is the way to go, if you don't want to DIY. You get better quality for less $ than from the other brand names. :thumbs: |
Vince (406) | ||
| 451837 | 2006-05-06 21:08:00 | Dell is the way to go, if you don't want to DIY. You get better quality for less $ than from the other brand names. :thumbs: Oh please. They're all the same, cheap nasty components and support from India. He doesn't have to DIY - every computer shop offers packages. Go to Ascent or someone, you'll get peace of mind, decent components and real service if something does go wrong. Read this about Dell. www.theinquirer.net |
pctek (84) | ||
| 451838 | 2006-05-06 21:53:00 | Thanks guys...... so would I better going with an AMD? :help: Have a look at this crowd if you are in Ch Ch. www.computerfuture.co.nz |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 451839 | 2006-05-06 23:13:00 | I'de go for Dell if you are not fussy. Well I am fussy |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 451840 | 2006-05-06 23:46:00 | Well I am fussy The way to go: Ascent or PB Technologies (AKL). Go to their web sites and choose something and post the specs and price back here for comments. P4 or AMD: there are endless debates on this here on PF1 and everywhere else, so forget a definitive answer, besides - remember that its not the CPU but the CPU + MB + other components, which = performance. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 451841 | 2006-05-06 23:50:00 | Well I am fussy With a G.you can't afford to be! |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 451842 | 2006-05-07 01:48:00 | With a G.you can't afford to be! Oh so how much do I need to spend when I only want UPGRADE BOX???? NOT monitor etc. I am not a gamer, but I would like a half decent sound card, poss a video card (not integrated) Think my best bet is PBTech [Thanks to Steve L - think I will go with your advice] they pretty much have what I am looking for, with a few bucks left over to buy some blank DVD's |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 451843 | 2006-05-07 01:59:00 | Baldy, You are not that far from pctec in Invercargill. Perhaps she would buuild one for you? PJ | Poppa John (284) | ||
| 451844 | 2006-05-07 02:07:00 | Oh so how much do I need to spend when I only want UPGRADE BOX???? NOT monitor etc. I am not a gamer, but I would like a half decent sound card, poss a video card (not integrated) Baldy, quite a few places have upgrade boxes, even Dell, I believe. Just shop / surf around and compare prices, specs, and warranties / guarantees. Upgrade boxes usually start around $400 for a Sempron cut-down version, and go up to near $1000. PB Technology and Ascent will most likely alter the upgrade box to your requests - just ring them and see what they have to say - I have dealt with both companies and have found the tech/sales advice over the phone to be very good. When I got my system from Ascent, I went through each component and asked (in person) how much it would cost to get something better (if available). It was surprising in most cases not much more $$ got a better component. Like you, I am not a gamer, so opted for a 128 Mb graphics card (that was over 18 months ago). |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 451845 | 2006-05-07 02:08:00 | Baldy, You are not that far from pctec in Invercargill. Perhaps she would buuild one for you? PJ Hiya Poppa,,,,, sent her a PM but yet to hear back :badpc: |
Baldy (26) | ||
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