Buying a custom built pc ...

Jdubb

Has anyone had any dealings with either organisations at websites: pcspecialist.co.uk or redjag.co.uk. I've visited both websites and am really impressed, particularly with the former as it explained all the options for customising a pc in a simple and informative way. In my opinion both are much more flexible than Dell, who drive me nuts with their low prices "from" and then hike it all up by the time u've chosen simple basics like a sound card!

I'd like to buy from either redjag or pcspecialist and wud be grateful if anyone can provide any feedback, ta!

Toxteth_OGrady

pcspecialist are very good. They use high quality components with competitive prices. Excellent after-sales support.

:cool:

TOG

RussWWFC

You could do it yourself usimg bits from ebuyer, I made one and its been brilliant, no problems whatsoever

bellbrie

I bought a custom machine from savastore.com (follow the linsk to their Aries computers and then the "configurator").
You get to choose the components you want - they will build it and deliver it.

T4i

http://www.cclonline.com/

Same for biulding own spec machines.

Katgoddess

I built my computer using a barebones system. (And I'm a girl :rotfl: )

The barebones system is basically the case, motherboard, and graphics card ready built for you. Often with a cd rom drive as well.

Then you buy the hard drive, memory cards, processor and cooler (forget the proper name), any other drives you want, then put it all together.

The barebones system should come with instructions on how to do it all.

I brought an Asus one from Overclockers but apparently Shuttle are the best.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Barebones_Systems_110.html

Overclockers build their own PC's from the barebones kits so I just copied what they put into theirs with a bigger hard drive.

T4i

If you can build a barebone you can build a p.c from scratch giving you even more options.

The hardest bit about building a p.c is the cpu cooler and stopping nasty vibrations from doing your head-in.

ribenagirl

Building your own is like Lego (only a little bit more expensive )

I did it also and I too am a girl....if Kat and I can do it, you all can!

There are some great websites like https://www.buildyourown.org.uk that take you through it step by step and the guys on there are great at telling you whether the bits you've chosen are actually going to work when you put them together

I'm in the process of building myself a Media Centre PC for the living room at the moment Barebone systems are often useful but you always pay a little extra for the privelege of having someone else tighten a few screws and that's not in true MSE spirit

culpepper

yes I did it too ,who says girls cant do anything techie?
All I have to do know is teach my daughter how to build one

Jdubb

Impressive! Can I send u my bits then and u do it for a couple of hundred ?!!!:)