Where buy customized PC?

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I would like to buy a customized PC. Would somebody please tell me who the
major manufacturers are? Are there any options? Thanks........
 
-Nisko- said:
I would like to buy a customized PC. Would somebody please tell me who the
major manufacturers are? Are there any options? Thanks........
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I bought mine from Dell. It has the advantage that they are used in the
British National Health Service, so that I can produce work-standard
material on my home PC - and therefore I can properly work from home.

My machine is unique to me (and a few others) and, in theory, I can get
personal support from Dell. The only trouble is that any software problems
are not supported by them for free.

Nick
 
Nick said:
I bought mine from Dell. It has the advantage that they are used in the
British National Health Service, so that I can produce work-standard
material on my home PC - and therefore I can properly work from home.
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And I could produce the SAME work on my Linux pc or a MAC or indeed a
non-Dell machine.. What a stupid comment. It's the APPLICATIONS on the PC
that you use to produce work. The type of PC or indeed the OS on that PC do
not matter one iota.
 
Gordon said:
And I could produce the SAME work on my Linux pc or a MAC or indeed a
non-Dell machine.. What a stupid comment. It's the APPLICATIONS on
the PC that you use to produce work. The type of PC or indeed the OS
on that PC do not matter one iota.
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And people say I'm too blunt.

Would you expect your doctor to exclaim "What a stupid comment" if you asked
a question during your next health checkup?

You know, you might be technically accurate but it doesn't hurt to remember
that not everyone is an expert on computers and doesn't understand these
kinds of things.

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I'm always surprised at "professionals" who STILL have to be asked:
"Have you checked (event viewer / syslog)".
 
-Nisko- said:
I would like to buy a customized PC. Would somebody please tell me who the
major manufacturers are? Are there any options? Thanks........
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From which side of the little pond are you
Antioch
 
-Nisko- said:
I would like to buy a customized PC. Would somebody please tell me
who the major manufacturers are? Are there any options?
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If, by "customized," you mean you want to select the components, and have a
builder assemble them for you, I would stay far away from the "major
manufacturers." Instead, find a local builder near you who does this kind of
work.
 
Thanks...I probably won't do gaming (but you never know). I primarily want
a computer that's both very fast and upgradeable - OS will probably be
Windows Vista. I will use it in a wireless network and it will have
multiple drives (at least one so I can clone my primary drive at least once
a week). The cloned drive(s) will be removable from the outside. I use
Photoshop and will probably continue to use graphics software. I'd like as
much as possible built-in to the "box." Right now, I have four seven-port
USB 2.0 powered stations and five Kensington voltage protectors (there are
wires all over the place).
 
Well, your reply is a surprise - but you didn't mention why stay away from
the major players. Why??? I'd want to be sure all the components work
together and I have the best bang for the buck (and, state-of-the-art
components). Also, I would want somewhere that can fix it when it breaks
(with SOME kind of warranty). Maybe liquid cooling too. I'm afraid of
tackling these issues myself or leaving them in the hands of a local builder
(please see my other reply above (to Rich Barry) which sort of specs out
what I'm looking for).
 
Nick said:
I bought mine from Dell. It has the advantage that they are used in the
British National Health Service, so that I can produce work-standard
material on my home PC - and therefore I can properly work from home.

My machine is unique to me (and a few others) and, in theory, I can get
personal support from Dell. The only trouble is that any software problems
are not supported by them for free.
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Do you think that I don't know that, but any shop-bought high street PC
doesn't contain all of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher. For instance,
most off the shelf machines don't have Excel.

It gives me a great deal of confidence to know that I am using the same
machine as the one that is chosen by the major employer where I do most of
my contracts. Therefore I am working and talking the same language as them.

Nick
 
Robert Moir said:
And people say I'm too blunt.

Would you expect your doctor to exclaim "What a stupid comment" if you
asked a question during your next health checkup?

You know, you might be technically accurate but it doesn't hurt to
remember that not everyone is an expert on computers and doesn't
understand these kinds of things.
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I am not talking about computer languages. If one is doing computer
consultancy/training then it helps if the machine that one is going to be
giving the training on is the same or similar in set-up etc to the one, one
is using.

Earlier in my career I was using Mac's. Sure if I was working on my own it
didn't matter, but once I was considering the possibility of going doing
contracting at firms where they would mainly be using PC's to only be really
up to speed using Macs was a disadvantage. How could I be able to give
support on PC's when I would be somewhat rusty about using them.

If one does contract work, then it is very necessary to be as up to speed as
possible with the system that one is going to meet in the work environment.

If only I could get SQL experience at home!

Nick
 
-Nisko- said:
Well, your reply is a surprise - but you didn't mention why stay away from
the major players. Why??? I'd want to be sure all the components work
together and I have the best bang for the buck (and, state-of-the-art
components). Also, I would want somewhere that can fix it when it breaks
(with SOME kind of warranty). Maybe liquid cooling too. I'm afraid of
tackling these issues myself or leaving them in the hands of a local builder
(please see my other reply above (to Rich Barry) which sort of specs out
what I'm looking for).
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If the "major manufacturers", such as Dell, HP etc. are the same in the
US as they are in Australia then they will probably not offer all the
options you require. A local PD shop or better still a business that
deals in components and PCs will be able to offer you a much wider
range of options including case, motherboard, video card, HDD etc. etc.
this will allow you to full customize your machine to your
specifications
 
Then do some research in Google and computer magazines.
You seem to know what you want - I cannot see your problem.
Nearly every computer builder there is has a facility for customizing their
systems.
Go into their sites and have a go - its not too difficult.
Antioch
 
Thanks - I'll give it a look.


antioch said:
Then do some research in Google and computer magazines.
You seem to know what you want - I cannot see your problem.
Nearly every computer builder there is has a facility for customizing
their systems.
Go into their sites and have a go - its not too difficult.
Antioch
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-Nisko- said:
Well, your reply is a surprise - but you didn't mention why stay away
from the major players. Why???
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Because the major players give you few if any choices. You don't get to
specify the specific brands and model numbers you want.

If you want the most bang for your buck, stick with Dell, etc. But if your
needs or desires are more specific and you want particular compenents you've
chosen, they can't help you.


I'd want to be sure all the
components work together
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Any builder will guarantee that. If they don't work together, just bring it
back.

and I have the best bang for the buck (and,
state-of-the-art components).
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As I said, if ypu want "best bang for the buck," go with Dell or a similar
company. If you want state of the art components, choose a local builder.
The two are mutually exclusive.

Also, I would want somewhere that can
fix it when it breaks (with SOME kind of warranty).
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Any reputable company gives you a decent warranty.

Maybe liquid
cooling too. I'm afraid of tackling these issues myself or leaving
them in the hands of a local builder (please see my other reply above
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It's your choice, of course, but in my view, local builders come closest to
giving you what you want. I have all my machines built by a local builder. I
spec the system, buy all the components from him, and pay something like $40
to have him do the building and provide a one-year warranty ($75 for a
two-year warranty).
 
Sounds like what I wanted a few years back before I build my own.So here is
what I did.
I researched all of components taking performance and price into
consideration...there are lots of websites that test every single piece of
equipment that goes into a computer.
I then assembled a complete list of parts for the system I wanted.....and
took them to every local computer shop that had a good reputation as well as
some online builders and asked for quotes.......build with warranty.
Since they were all now bidding on the same hardware there was no comparing
Apples to Oranges....one of the biggest drawbacks when buying a computer..no
one ever has the same parts.
Lowest bidder got the job...........and I was very happy with their service
.....never did use the warranty...but I could stop in and describe a problem
and have them give me a solution to try at home.I even stopped in and
watched them build my machine.

peter

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"Those are my principles. If you don't like them I have others."
-Nisko- said:
Well, your reply is a surprise - but you didn't mention why stay away from
the major players. Why??? I'd want to be sure all the components work
together and I have the best bang for the buck (and, state-of-the-art
components). Also, I would want somewhere that can fix it when it breaks
(with SOME kind of warranty). Maybe liquid cooling too. I'm afraid of
tackling these issues myself or leaving them in the hands of a local
builder (please see my other reply above (to Rich Barry) which sort of
specs out what I'm looking for).
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If you know a trustworthy assembled computer dealer of your locality, go
ahead and buy it from him and ensure that he gives you good standard
components and regular service.You will get exactly what you want.

regards,
S.Sengupta[MS-MVP]
 
If you can get to a Barnes and Noble or Borders Bookstore look for Maxium
PC's Mag newest edition and also CPU
newest edition. MaxPC also put out a Build the Computer you want magazine
edition also. Great Ideas to be had in those
pages.
 
Ken Blake said:
Because the major players give you few if any choices. You don't get to
specify the specific brands and model numbers you want.

If you want the most bang for your buck, stick with Dell, etc. But if your
needs or desires are more specific and you want particular compenents
you've chosen, they can't help you.





Any builder will guarantee that. If they don't work together, just bring
it back.




As I said, if ypu want "best bang for the buck," go with Dell or a similar
company. If you want state of the art components, choose a local builder.
The two are mutually exclusive.




Any reputable company gives you a decent warranty.




It's your choice, of course, but in my view, local builders come closest
to giving you what you want. I have all my machines built by a local
builder. I spec the system, buy all the components from him, and pay
something like $40 to have him do the building and provide a one-year
warranty ($75 for a two-year warranty).
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I assume the $40 is just for the building of the PC and the warranty on the
other parts is by manufacturer. Are you anywhere near Rhode Island? Sounds
like you have a reliable builder. That would be my last concern -
reliability of the builder.
 
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