New pc

[Bobby79]

Ok so im going to buy a new pc and was looking at overclockers.com they have some really nice custom built towers and very good reviews.
Any thoughts on them as a seller and is there other places you recommend?
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[p0weruser]

Nice avatar, Okay to the topic.

Are you comfortable building your own PC? It sounds complicated and scary, but its the fun-est experience and its cheaper than buying from somebody, plus you truly get to customize your parts more than any sold or store bought computer.

Don't be scared to build your own.

If otherwise, I think ibuypower.com is pretty reasonable, idk I havn't spent the time to compare lately, it's been awhile since I've played with there website, but they have allot of custom options to build.

[burningforce]

I agree with p0weruser, build your own

The hardest part in building a computer, for me, is getting the right parts and installing cpu, putting on thermal grease, and installing the cpu heatsink.

everything else is fairly easy, especially if you go slow, read the manuals and take your time. Another thing you may have to do is set up the bios, and test your memory for errors using memtest+. then install the operating system on a hard drive partition and you are good to go

but if you want to just buy a pre-built computer, I guess ibuypower.com is the best bet. Just their shipping is really slow from what I hear.

did not even know overclockers.com sold pre-built systems, I would send them a email from their contact page and ask them some questions you have. You can also check the "better business bureau" and see if they are on there.

[Bobby79]

It is Overclockers UK mistaken identity

[Ualaa]

There are a lot of online tutorials, especially easy if you have access to the net on the current system, so you can watch video as you go with the newer system.

You could even have a friend who is more comfortable help you build it, if you supply the pizza and beer afterwards, or whatever.

You'll get a stronger system for the same cost (ie, not paying $3-500 for assembly) or a cheaper system for the same components. Whichever way you look at it. Plus you get to research a bit, so know what is best for your needs.



The only reason I'd go with a store, over doing it yourself, is if you want a strong warranty. You'll still have a warranty on components for yourself, but my local store has something called IPR - Instant Product Replacement. If the component goes for any reason, and the guy said having the PC fall from a second floor window qualifies... they replace it with a new, not refurbished, piece or in the event that the piece no longer exists a comparable/better piece that is available.

Still warranties, like insurance, costs the total user base more then the company pays out - otherwise it would not be offered.

[Paws]

I find system warranties useless.

Each of the components has their own individual warranty / return procedure if they're faulty anyway. And it's pretty rare that they are. If other issues pop up later they're generally things warranties wouldn't cover and / or are things that are fairly easy to fix following some online research reading about other users with similar problems.