Online Vendors
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Hi Jim,
I've had good luck with Newegg www.newegg.com I purchased all the parts for my current PC as well as spare parts for other machines. Totally excellent customer service, great prices, and ordering is easy online. No hassles what so ever. I learned about them from a co-worker that uses them all the time. He never had a problem either.
Other than Newegg, I use the usual PC-Connection and CDW (rarely now) for other computer needs. I have a corporate account with both so I receive a small discount when I order for personal use.
I have never heard of Cyberpower. You might want to check reseller ratings at www.reselleratings.com
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/CyberPower
Not bad with 7.49.
I addition to Reseller Ratings, I also run a BBB check on the dealer. This can also turn up som surprising
information abou them. Tiger Direct is one of them.Good luck with your purchase.
John
John
steamdrivre
Narrow gauge or nothing
You have to shop around to get the best deals. I've used J&R and Provantage to find some real good bargains still in the box as a close out sale.
I saved over a hundred dollars on a monitor at Provantage and 300 dollars on a vid card at J&R, just to name a couple.
http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?RestartFlow=t&Section_Id=1&JRSource=GAW.campaignname
http://www.provantage.com/
I saved over a hundred dollars on a monitor at Provantage and 300 dollars on a vid card at J&R, just to name a couple.
http://www.jr.com/JRSectionView.process?RestartFlow=t&Section_Id=1&JRSource=GAW.campaignname
http://www.provantage.com/
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Gentlemen
I appreciate your answers; however, they do not answer the question I thought I asked so let me clarify. I am not interested in buying computer parts and assembling my own. I might have done this 12 years ago but at 70 neither my eyesight nor nerves would suffice. My desire is to purchase a custom built computer from an online source, be it Dell, Cyberpower, Alien, etc. I am looking for recommendations on who to buy a fully built complete computer from.
Jim
I appreciate your answers; however, they do not answer the question I thought I asked so let me clarify. I am not interested in buying computer parts and assembling my own. I might have done this 12 years ago but at 70 neither my eyesight nor nerves would suffice. My desire is to purchase a custom built computer from an online source, be it Dell, Cyberpower, Alien, etc. I am looking for recommendations on who to buy a fully built complete computer from.
Jim
Try JNCS They have an 8.91 rating.
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/J_and_N_Computer_Services
You can select your own configurations. You won't be saving any money, but they use top notch parts and their service is very good. Just bought my current PC 3 weeks ago from them. Current systems come with a 3 year warranty. I've been buying from them for the past 7 years and have no complaints.
http://www.jncs.com/
P.S. And you don't have to buy Vista, They'll install XP or even Linux.
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/J_and_N_Computer_Services
You can select your own configurations. You won't be saving any money, but they use top notch parts and their service is very good. Just bought my current PC 3 weeks ago from them. Current systems come with a 3 year warranty. I've been buying from them for the past 7 years and have no complaints.
http://www.jncs.com/
P.S. And you don't have to buy Vista, They'll install XP or even Linux.
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steamdrivre
Narrow gauge or nothing
Well, in that case, I wouldn't buy on line at all. Find a decent local PC shop and have a custom PC built right to your own specs. It's what I did a few months ago, got top of the line everything all for less then $2,000. It's a monster, I love it, and it doesn't have Vista on it.
FWIW I've had excellent experiences with Dell in Britain (bought two myself, know a friend who's bought one). Don't judge their range of offerings merely by their media adverts, as on their web site each model can be customised with a very wide range of options. Take time to explore the possibilities.
John
John
Gandalf0444
FVRR member
I would recomend buying a Compaq or a Hewlett Packard(since they are the same company ) They do have great customer service,for instance my keyboard broke 3-5 days after getting my new computer and they rushed out another exact model keyboard in 1 day flat.And they are of very good quality,as long as you take care of it of course and this is with any computer...The more you take care of it,dust it etc,and update all the drivers(suprisingly a truckload of them for every computer) And you will be very happy with computers from one of them companis or rather company...:hehe:
) They do have great customer service,for instance my keyboard broke 3-5 days after getting my new computer and they rushed out another exact model keyboard in 1 day flat.And they are of very good quality,as long as you take care of it of course and this is with any computer...The more you take care of it,dust it etc,and update all the drivers(suprisingly a truckload of them for every computer) And you will be very happy with computers from one of them companis or rather company...:hehe:I too build my own from parts bought at newegg.com or Frys Electronics in my home town. However, I also suggest you find a local computer store to build you one to your specs. The advantage to this is if you have problems or questions the store is near by and convenient. I googled " custom computers lansing " and came up with several web sites that looked promising. My two cents worth.
Jack
Jack
steamdrivre
Narrow gauge or nothing
I would recomend buying a Compaq or a Hewlett Packard(since they are the same company
I, too, have had excellent experience with HP. I'd recommend that route also.
I second the HP/Compaq computers as well. We are a total HP shop at work. Their machines are top-notch and have come a long way from their old days. Dell has given me problems recently and has slipped to my second choice.
Jim,
I don't blame you for not wanting to build a new machine. This is easy, but is a pain in the butt particularly with screws and such that are about the size of ant footprints. As I said in my post, check out ResellerRatings.com for information on a company before you purchase from them.
Good luck,
John
Stagefright
Joined Feb 21, 2001
Although HP, Compaq & Dell are decent machines for average users, I would recommend a custom-built machine for gaming use. There should be a local shop in your area who have been around a while and have a good reputation. The main advantage of buying locally is, when it needs service, you can talk face-to-face instead of some guy overseas.
Gandalf0444
FVRR member
Yes but you don't have to bring your computer to them or send it to them if you have a problem,just bring the thing to a registered seller(not a Wal-mart or somthing) but a small computer business that sells computers and repairs them,and some places will give free diagnostic tests on the computer,you just give 45 bucks or so,and once they are done with the diagnostic they will give the money back,unless there is something wrong with it,then they will put that 45 bucks towards the repair of the machine.....
So its all up to research about your local computer stores.I only use but the best company on the coast of Connecticut.....
So its all up to research about your local computer stores.I only use but the best company on the coast of Connecticut.....