Where to buy a good PC

[TurboMedic]

I'm looking for a new PC, does anyone know of a place like "techtronics" used to be, where you can buy a good tower system relatively bare and low cost? I only need a good tower, and it doesn't have to be too hardcore, but I don't want to pay "futurshop" or anything like that their rediculous prices....100% compatible......thanks in advance!

[Xaroxantu Zero]

Memory Express and TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.ca) would be some good choices.

[heinz256]

ya MemX has some of the best prices around town plus their customer service is top-notch, the best in the city imo.

[lint]

also try www.oemdepot.com and www.bcom.ab.ca

oh and don't forget about www.NCIX.com as well.

[Weapon_R]

OEM depot is where I bought my last computer, and don't really regret it. For $400, I got a system that was well-equipped for the price. I think it was a 2400+, 40gb, 256 ram, dvd-r , etc. My dvd-r wrecked and he exchanged it for me no questions asked.

[Davetronz]

I'd probably recommend Mem-Ex their prices are pretty killer....

[403Gemini]

Originally posted by Davetronz
I'd probably recommend Mem-Ex their prices are pretty killer....

good buncha guys that work there too
really friendly :thumbsup:

memex has served me well for well over 6 years

[nismodrifter]

Computer Rack :thumbsup:

[oddjob]

Originally posted by nismodrifter
Computer Rack :thumbsup:

:werd: guys are great over there

[Lex350]

memory express. I've killed two graphics cards and ahard drive and I've had no problem with the warranty there.

[dragonone]

i don't know how the warranty works for oemdepot
but for smaller products it's almost as is at oemdepot
so u can decide if for savings of $5 it's worth it
i'd go memxpress just b/c of the great exp. i've had w/ them (over 20 pc's built with their parts)

[TurboMedic]

most of these places don't have plain box systems (not barebone, turnkey)....seems i have to build them, and of course then I get greedy.....

[hampstor]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
most of these places don't have plain box systems (not barebone, turnkey)....seems i have to build them, and of course then I get greedy.....

memx does assemble the computers...

GO DELL! !! :devil:

[JAYMEZ]

Memx defiantly , I have got two systems from them. Awesome guys!

[Davetronz]

Originally posted by hampstor


memx does assemble the computers...

GO DELL! !! :devil:

Come on hampstor, Alex has done nothing to deserve a Dell...
:barf:

[TurboMedic]

been through dell! it did last forever, its still going, but I wasn't too impressed with the overall quality...

[pinoyhero]

dell.ca

[Khyron]

MemoryExpress or Oemdepot for me.

All the shops have packages available - check out memoryexpresses main page. Everything from 400$ uber cheap up to 1K. And can still change a few things if you want.

Khyron

[Nova316]

If u can build it yourself, that'd be the cheapest way, if not Go buy a prebuilt one from memoryexpress, they have a few nice computers and its quite good service

[AcuraTl]

MemX is great for parts!

[canadian_hustla]

Don't buy from MDG

MDG will rip you off
I have been there, done that, and regret it big time

my comp i bought last year was horrendously expensive, and is now obsolete (aside from all the other problems I had)

:banghead:

[hampstor]

Originally posted by hampstor


memx does assemble the computers...

GO DELL! !! :devil:

i gotta promote competition :D go computer trends! it's inexpensive.. just dont let them make you buy on impulse (they're trained to do that and do it very well)

[TurboMedic]

I'm looking now at ascotpc.com.....they seem like the have good pricing...

[Davetronz]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
I'm looking now at ascotpc.com.....they seem like the have good pricing...
Never heard of them... :dunno:

[civicluva]

memex or computer rack, two great places

[hampstor]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
I'm looking now at ascotpc.com.....they seem like the have good pricing...

price isn't everything.... since you mentioned techtronics, you should know about how many people got screwed over by their 'MIR' BS.

[TurboMedic]

Yes, true, I'm going to check the components when I go.....

Now, that being said, I tried to "build" a couple systems online, but my problem is I've been out of the game for a long time, so all of these components are pretty much greek to me....It pains me to say that....Like MB's, whats better, Asus or LanParty?? what SATA?? I'm biulding them blind!

[Davetronz]

K...
Post what you will be using the computer for (Gaming, Internet, MSN, Emailing, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Digital Imaging, Server, Video Editing) and we will try to give you an idea of what you should go with...

Also a ballpark price you are looking to spend would be nice.

[n00bit]

I recommend MemEx. They have good prices but more importantly, their customer service is the best in town.

[Xaroxantu Zero]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
I'm looking now at ascotpc.com.....they seem like the have good pricing...

Wow, I didn't know they were based in Calgary. I just knew they sell stuff on eBay.

[jericho50]

I gota go with everyone else and say memory express.

If you can build it yourself they will mount the cpu and test the ram for you for free, or if you dont wanna do that they will do it for 30$ anyways.

I also recently purchased an iBook G4 and am really impressed with it too, their new iMacs are pretty sick lookin.


To sum it up, go to mem x for a pc

I would get a PC for gaming hands down.

Mac for video editing/ just about anything else

[Vagabond142]

MemEx is the way to go... built a full amd64 system for myself over a year (last year) for under 2 grand :D Sample of what I have: S754 Athlon64 3200+, 1 gb ram, x800pro vivo, 160 gb sata hard drive (have since added more), etc etc. A damned good system at an incredibly good price :thumbsup:

[A2VR6]

:werd: MemExpress is an awesome place... just got my new system from there... great prices and they had great service! :thumbsup:

[MerfBall]

If you know what you're doing with computers go Memory Express or InfinetPC.

Unless you get a smoking deal Tigerdirect, NCIX, and NewEgg aren't really worth it when you calculate in shipping.

BCom in calgary sucks most of the time they don't have stock (have to get it from the Edmonton store). If you're in Edmonton though it's a great place with their secret sales.

If you need after sales service and support (i.e. don't know that much about computers), go Dell

[Khyron]

I dunno - I used to recommend the same thing, but the last few machines I've ordered for relatives from MemX have had good repair service. There's something to be said for being able to just take the computer in, and have whatever isn't working replaced. Beats shipping it off to Dell.

Khyron

[TurboMedic]

Whats the big difference with 754 pin and 929 pin AMD's? And I gather that SATA is faster than IDE?

[abyss]

Go Memory Express! Best computer store EVAR. :angel:

[MerfBall]

Originally posted by TurboMedic
Whats the big difference with 754 pin and 929 pin AMD's? And I gather that SATA is faster than IDE?

Just the socket for the processor. socket 754 is more or less dead (still being used by the semprons and older A64s), 939 is the current socket, and M2 is right around the corner.

Decide the socket based on the processor that you want and/or can afford. The whole get a latest socket for upgradability is pretty much out the door, unless you upgrade every 6 monthes,

On paper SATA is faster than IDE, it's debatable whether it really is faster in application, but it's always a bonus to use smaller cables ;)

[MerfBall]

Originally posted by Khyron
I dunno - I used to recommend the same thing, but the last few machines I've ordered for relatives from MemX have had good repair service. There's something to be said for being able to just take the computer in, and have whatever isn't working replaced. Beats shipping it off to Dell.

Khyron

It's not so much repair service as it is just the troubleshooting. Troubleshooting over the phone is just not one of Memory Express strong points. I've known the owners for almost 10 years and while they strive to provide the best customer service possible, they just don't have the man power to provide 24/7 customer support.

Dell's warranty service model has changed alot over the years. Onsite service is now part of their basic warranty (contracted to service companies in various cities). They now ship you the new component and have you ship back the defective/damaged one once you receive the new component.