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Offline Fineus

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Where to buy that damn hardware?
on: June 12, 2001, 11:25:00 am
So i've worked out what I want to buy for my computer, a CPU and motherboard.... but where to shop? where can I find the best deal on hardware? I live in the UK so I dont want to ship from the US if i can help it, can anyone help? Thanks  

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Reply #1 on: June 12, 2001, 12:58:00 pm
You can always try buying direct from the companies.  I almost did that for my Graphics Board.

What are you planning on getting  

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Reply #2 on: June 12, 2001, 02:33:00 pm
I'm getting an AMD 1.3GHz (or there abouts) CPU and a SocketA motherboard to cope with it  
 

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Reply #3 on: June 12, 2001, 03:00:00 pm
Damn, you plannin on running a web server?  

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Reply #4 on: June 12, 2001, 05:04:00 pm
Nope, I'm planning on running todays games and (finally) getting the best out of my GeForce2  

Any ideas on the cheapest/best (arent they the same) place to shop for these things?
 

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Reply #5 on: June 12, 2001, 05:06:00 pm
If I can persuade my dad to believe that this computer is outdated so I can get a new one.

I usually get about $1500 to use on it... I can get an TB 1300MHz with GF2 Pro and 256MB RAM with that, if I drop the insane speakers  
 

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Reply #6 on: June 12, 2001, 05:12:00 pm
I'm in pretty much the same boat as you, except I'm constructing a completly new computer and giving my old one to me mate.
 If I find sommit good, I'll tell ya man. For now, you might like to check out www.pricewatch.com  , cause some of the providers there aren't US. Hust a thought  

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Reply #7 on: June 12, 2001, 05:13:00 pm
Haha. I get this computer when my pops gets a new one. Its 20gb, 64RAM, DVD, CD-RW, 500mhz, 21" screen, good speakers, 56 modem, TNT2 32mb.

I'm gonna add a ****  load of stuff to it to make it the ultimate gaming machine.

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Reply #8 on: June 12, 2001, 05:17:00 pm
 
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21" screen
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Reply #9 on: June 12, 2001, 06:39:00 pm
The 1300's are a waste of cash unless you're running a web server.  I run everything just fine on an AMD Thunderbird 650.  If you're going with Intel, and 800 or 850 should be just fine and pump the rest of it into RAM and an good video card.

As for buying, you could try tccomputers.com  I got all my stuff from there with no regrets.

Hope this helps.

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Offline Jabu

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Reply #10 on: June 12, 2001, 06:46:00 pm
Hey, I'm not paying for it  

And the 1300 will keep me going for the next two years, at least. I get a new PC about every 2-3 years, depending on how fast they advance.
 

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Reply #11 on: June 13, 2001, 12:54:00 am
Agreed, I'm trying to future proof my system, the 3D card and sound card are good for at least another 2 years but I badly need to upgrade from a P2 350MHZ, which isn't really high end anymore   Also I plan to get more into rendering and the extra beef of a 1300 will probably make the easier for me.

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Reply #12 on: June 13, 2001, 01:07:00 am
H4w @ your GTS - my Kyro 2's going to be half the price, faster and with better quality.  
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Reply #13 on: June 13, 2001, 10:53:00 am
As if I care, it's better than a Voodoo anyway, so feel sorry for all of them instead  


So, anyone have any bright ideas apart from those already given?  

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Reply #14 on: June 13, 2001, 11:03:00 am
well..
 www.dabs.com  usually offer fairly good deals on most packages.

also try  www.overclock.co.uk  for pre-tested gadgets

DONT WHATEVER you do go to a PCworld or any small store...you'll only wind up spending money on labour charges and stuff.

I used both of these places and nobody i heard of has had a problem with them.

They are also quite good at returns.

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Reply #15 on: June 14, 2001, 04:02:00 am
Hmm, I've definitely heard good things about Dabs, I'll give them a go first I think... thanks for your (and everyone elses) help. Cheers all!

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