where to buy prebuilt?

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 02:56 PM

after months of issues with the comp i built not working and RMAing everything still crap so i parted out everything and i need a place to buy a prebuilt from around 550$, not ibuypower or any of their sister companys.

Rob · 07-May-06, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mousek801


	after months of issues with the comp i built not working and RMAing everything still crap so i parted out everything and i need a place to buy a prebuilt from around 550$, not ibuypower or any of their sister companys.

Best Buy???

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 03:16 PM

best buy is basically dell, over priced comps to sell to people who dont know much

FunkyStickman · 07-May-06, 03:24 PM

$550 isn't much to work with... what kind of specs are you looking for?

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FunkyStickman


	$550 isn't much to work with... what kind of specs are you looking for?

maybe something around or a bit better than like, AMD 3200+, 512 ram, 6200 or 6400. 80 gig hdd, nothing speical.

Dex · 07-May-06, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mousek801


	best buy is basically dell, over priced comps to sell to people who dont know much

Looking at your first post in this thread, Id say it'd be perfect for you

eascarface · 07-May-06, 04:09 PM

Best Buy has this compaq which seems fairly decent for the price:

Compaq-AMD 3400+,512mb RAM,Dual Layer DVD Burner w/ Lightscribe, 160GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 6150 Integrated graphics, and Windows XP Home for $455

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex


	Looking at your first post in this thread, Id say it'd be perfect for you

har har, but i did call the tech support for all the herdware and bring it to several shops, so you may step down now.

IcEMage · 07-May-06, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex


	Looking at your first post in this thread, Id say it'd be perfect for you

Oooo snap...lol

BAM:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1140392808266

Like FF said 550 is not a lot to work with.

I would say just read up/study, save some more money and try again at building your own, if done right with the right parts you can build a killer system for under 1000, also I am sure there are many around here that would be willing to help you along the way. :-)

THRASHER2 · 07-May-06, 04:16 PM

Bestbuy
Compusa
PcClub
Circuit city
Geeks.com

Dex · 07-May-06, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mousek801


	har har, but i did call the tech support for all the herdware and bring it to several shops, so you may step down now.

Lol chill dude I was just yanking your chain. I thought the

made that clear...

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 05:46 PM

i just want to make shure my last build was all compatable

-amd 3500+
-dfi nf4 ultra-d
- ati 900x
- 1 gig pny ram
- 450 watt no name psu

Gzim · 07-May-06, 05:58 PM

as much as people will hate to say it, when going low-end, prebuilt is best bet for price, no sale can match the wholesale pricing that dell gets, and as far as support...well....as long as you can tolerate punjabish (punjabi and english) then thats it

Dex · 07-May-06, 05:59 PM

Could have been the crappy no-name power supply, ALWAYS use a decent brand name PSU.

Your expensive hardware is not worth risking simply for an extra $80-100.

Iateronmly · 07-May-06, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dex


	Could have been the crappy no-name power supply, ALWAYS use a decent brand name PSU. Your expensive hardware is not worth risking simply for an extra $80-100.

Jah - the most expensive single part of my gaming rig is the PSU.

denacopoliez · 07-May-06, 06:03 PM

ok seem you guys are all having a case of the cinco de mayo stupids, hello Barebones Kits, are the way to go to get what you want i love TigerDirect Click on barebones to get the 200$ - 499$ range!

Dex · 07-May-06, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iateronmly


	Jah - the most expensive single part of my gaming rig is the PSU.

So either your PSU is a PPC Turbo-Cool 1KW or your gaming rig is a pre-2002 dinosaur?

Cyno01 · 07-May-06, 06:11 PM

Systemax?_

mousek801 · 07-May-06, 06:14 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...945446&CatId=0

how does this look and all i need is a HDD, drives, and a vid card right? and does anyone know if they come assembled?

FunkyStickman · 07-May-06, 06:15 PM

Last year I priced a basic PC for a client and it came out to around $400 just for the tower/hardware, no monitor or software. I priced everything at www.newegg.com and I recall it was decent, but with integrated video and . I recommend what IceMage said. You just can't get the same quality for the same price unless you build it yourself. Yeah, you can get cheaper, but if you're paying less than $400 for just hardware, quality is going to suck donkeys.

07-May-06, 02:56 PM		#1 (permalink)
mousek801 Apex Techie II	where to buy prebuilt? after months of issues with the comp i built not working and RMAing everything still crap so i parted out everything and i need a place to buy a prebuilt from around 550$, not ibuypower or any of their sister companys.

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07-May-06, 03:16 PM		#3 (permalink)
mousek801 Apex Techie II	best buy is basically dell, over priced comps to sell to people who dont know much

07-May-06, 03:24 PM		#4 (permalink)
FunkyStickman Linux Warrior	$550 isn't much to work with... what kind of specs are you looking for?

07-May-06, 04:09 PM		#7 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Best Buy has this compaq which seems fairly decent for the price: Compaq-AMD 3400+,512mb RAM,Dual Layer DVD Burner w/ Lightscribe, 160GB Hard Drive, Nvidia 6150 Integrated graphics, and Windows XP Home for $455

07-May-06, 04:16 PM		#10 (permalink)
THRASHER2 PCApex Newscaster	Bestbuy Compusa PcClub Circuit city Geeks.com

07-May-06, 05:46 PM		#12 (permalink)
mousek801 Apex Techie II	i just want to make shure my last build was all compatable -amd 3500+ -dfi nf4 ultra-d - ati 900x - 1 gig pny ram - 450 watt no name psu

07-May-06, 05:58 PM		#13 (permalink)
Gzim Da' Jersey Kid	as much as people will hate to say it, when going low-end, prebuilt is best bet for price, no sale can match the wholesale pricing that dell gets, and as far as support...well....as long as you can tolerate punjabish (punjabi and english) then thats it

07-May-06, 05:59 PM		#14 (permalink)
Dex Retr-hoe Reviewer	Could have been the crappy no-name power supply, ALWAYS use a decent brand name PSU. Your expensive hardware is not worth risking simply for an extra $80-100.

07-May-06, 06:03 PM		#16 (permalink)
denacopoliez Apex Tech Fanatic	ok seem you guys are all having a case of the cinco de mayo stupids, hello Barebones Kits, are the way to go to get what you want i love TigerDirect Click on barebones to get the 200$ - 499$ range!

07-May-06, 06:11 PM		#18 (permalink)
Cyno01 Apex Tech God	Systemax?_

07-May-06, 06:14 PM		#19 (permalink)
mousek801 Apex Techie II	http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...945446&CatId=0 how does this look and all i need is a HDD, drives, and a vid card right? and does anyone know if they come assembled?

07-May-06, 06:15 PM		#20 (permalink)
FunkyStickman Linux Warrior	Last year I priced a basic PC for a client and it came out to around $400 just for the tower/hardware, no monitor or software. I priced everything at www.newegg.com and I recall it was decent, but with integrated video and . I recommend what IceMage said. You just can't get the same quality for the same price unless you build it yourself. Yeah, you can get cheaper, but if you're paying less than $400 for just hardware, quality is going to suck donkeys.