How long do Dell take to build a PC?

wannabemedic

I ordered a new PC on saturday (desktop) from Dell but since then it's been stuck on "preproduction". When can I expect it to be delivered, as I'll maybe need to stay in? It seems to be taking ages. If each stage takes this long it's going to be almost 2 weeks before it's delivered. I'm kinda in an emergency with needing it hence the urgency

wakandem

If you ordered an off the shelf one you should get it next day. If you have addded equipment then it can take longer for parts to be assembled. I doubt the sat order was dealt with until yesterday when all the w/e orders start to get processed

Mrs_pbradley936

They never just turn up - they will email or phone to make sure someone will be in. Well worth the wait. I have had 4 over the years and they are usually here within a week to 10 days. If you want someone to come and set it all up for you that might take longer.

wannabemedic

Strange, it's now saying it's in production as of 31-3-07. Ah well I suppose it will be here soon, thanks both, nice to know they do call beforehand. :beer:

Millionare

wannabemedic wrote: »

Strange, it's now saying it's in production as of 31-3-07. Ah well I suppose it will be here soon, thanks both, nice to know they do call beforehand. :beer:

Dell normally give a Date of delivery on Orders when you place the order. it should also be on your tracking slip when you are checking the progress.

Normally dell deliver within 7 Working Days from Order Date and on or before the Date of delivery you should have.

DNKPets

I had a phone call to tell me when they would be delivering. Ordered on Weds and delivered on Monday the following week.

mobfant

I needed my Dad's to arrive within about four days because he was going on a cruise. I told the guy that if it couldn't arrive by then, I didn't want it - he said he'd make it a priority shipment and it came in three days I think.

Browntoa

it normally shoots from pre-production to shipped in a matter of hours !!

you then track it on the couriers site

ormus

last one i ordered off dell, on a saturday morning, it arrived monday morning!
via birmingham. i assume via ireland/dhl/east midlands airport?

Anne_Marie_2

Just confirming that Dell do phone to arrange delivery. Ordered one on Saturday online for MIl, call received on Monday re delivery which will be today. They don't give you a time just any time after 8 am is what she was told.

wannabemedic

Woooohoooo it's now in phase 4 delivery preparation!!!! :T