Where shuld I buy my new PC from? - SV650.org

Sir Trev · 22-10-09, 12:28 PM

My elderly lappie had a blue-screen-of-death moment a few weeks ago. The Thinkpad restore function thingie eventually gave me the original version of XP back again and has now finally uploaded all the SPs and other updates that have been released on Live Update since. It runs like a dog though and as the munchkin is about to start her CGSE work we're going to splash out on a new one.

But where to buy it?

Recommendations please folks.

the_lone_wolf · 22-10-09, 12:35 PM

Do you not have a friend who knows PCs?

I personally enjoy the task of building one from scratch, often do custom ones for folks who "want a new computer for £XX.XX" but have no idea who to buy from, you can then concentrate on the bits people need and not so much on the bits they don't

Failing that a small back street shop will probably talk you through what you want and build it to your spec, even if you have to wait a couple of weeks for it

Personally, if I were going to buy an off the shelf I wouldn't discount Dell, I bought my laptop from them because I can't build it myself and it's been solid and reliable in a well put together chassis, all for a good price during their summer sale

hindle8907 · 22-10-09, 01:22 PM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ have some good deals on at the moment.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=1078&subcat= not a bad spec for a buget price PC if you are just using for normal day to day browsing and office documents. .

Depends how much you want to spend .

22-10-09, 01:25 PM

Ar you after another laptop though? or a desktop?

22-10-09, 01:48 PM

overclockers are in stoke where I used to live.. they have a good rep.

hindle8907 · 22-10-09, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

overclockers are in stoke where I used to live.. they have a good rep.

yeah i have had a Pc from them and i buy quite alot of parts from them too.

22-10-09, 02:07 PM

Apple

the_lone_wolf · 22-10-09, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wyrdness

Apple

He said computer, not jewellery

Now you've gone and dropped the "A" bomb in a thread Soulkiss is subscribed to...

**takes cover**

hindle8907 · 22-10-09, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

He said computer, not jewellery

Now you've gone and dropped the "A" bomb in a thread Soulkiss is subscribed to...

**takes cover**

lol

Viney · 22-10-09, 02:25 PM

Mesh. Several friends have bought form there and are happy bunnies. I had mine built. Great but then you fall out with your friend and have no come back if it goes wrong.

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22-10-09, 12:28 PM	#1
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Where shuld I buy my new PC from? My elderly lappie had a blue-screen-of-death moment a few weeks ago. The Thinkpad restore function thingie eventually gave me the original version of XP back again and has now finally uploaded all the SPs and other updates that have been released on Live Update since. It runs like a dog though and as the munchkin is about to start her CGSE work we're going to splash out on a new one. But where to buy it? Recommendations please folks. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

22-10-09, 12:35 PM	#2
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? Do you not have a friend who knows PCs? I personally enjoy the task of building one from scratch, often do custom ones for folks who "want a new computer for £XX.XX" but have no idea who to buy from, you can then concentrate on the bits people need and not so much on the bits they don't Failing that a small back street shop will probably talk you through what you want and build it to your spec, even if you have to wait a couple of weeks for it Personally, if I were going to buy an off the shelf I wouldn't discount Dell, I bought my laptop from them because I can't build it myself and it's been solid and reliable in a well put together chassis, all for a good price during their summer sale __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

22-10-09, 01:22 PM	#3
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ have some good deals on at the moment. http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...id=1078&subcat= not a bad spec for a buget price PC if you are just using for normal day to day browsing and office documents. . Depends how much you want to spend . __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2 Last edited by hindle8907; 22-10-09 at 01:27 PM.

22-10-09, 01:25 PM	#4
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? Ar you after another laptop though? or a desktop?

22-10-09, 01:48 PM	#5
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? overclockers are in stoke where I used to live.. they have a good rep.

22-10-09, 02:07 PM	#7
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? Apple

22-10-09, 02:25 PM	#10
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Where shuld I buy my new PC from? Mesh. Several friends have bought form there and are happy bunnies. I had mine built. Great but then you fall out with your friend and have no come back if it goes wrong.