LF: good time to buy computer??

[CJJ25]

i would assume it is next month (August) when stores all have "back to shcool" deals, but i am not sure. anyone knows? after 5 years, it is finally my time to get a new computer , muhahaha. =)

[Iron Chef Ajax]

Yes the back to school specials start soon after all the sidewalk sales.

[divx]

there is no "good" time, but the dell deals are quite good. just check the forum often and you will come across at random deals.

[BestOffer]

build your own with parts from here
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163847

[Baia.]

i agree build ur own comp will save u alot of time...
if u want my brother can do it from you.

He buys parts (very cheap) u ask what u want..and he will get it.

dell comes can go for 1500+
my bro just made a comp for my other bro

asus atolon 64bit 3200
1gb osz ram
160gb harddrive
dvd drive
umm
i dont remeber the video card

for under...
500$
no monitar/no keyboard/no mouse/no speakers
but if u did..monitar can go for 100-400..and the resets dont cost alot

[TinyTank]

i agree build ur own comp will save u alot of time...
if u want my brother can do it from you.

He buys parts (very cheap) u ask what u want..and he will get it.

dell comes can go for 1500+
my bro just made a comp for my other bro

asus atolon 64bit 3200
1gb osz ram
160gb harddrive
dvd drive
umm
i dont remeber the video card

for under...
500$
no monitar/no keyboard/no mouse/no speakers
but if u did..monitar can go for 100-400..and the resets dont cost alot


can u tell us where he buys his computer parts from?

[rilhouse]

wait for the next dell deal

[BestOffer]

most parts comes in really cheap anyways

1gb osz ram -- $110-ish
160gb harddrive -- $100-ish
dvd drive -- $55

[ProfessorChaos]

i agree build ur own comp will save u alot of time...
if u want my brother can do it from you.

He buys parts (very cheap) u ask what u want..and he will get it.

dell comes can go for 1500+
my bro just made a comp for my other bro

asus atolon 64bit 3200
1gb osz ram
160gb harddrive
dvd drive
umm
i dont remeber the video card

for under...
500$
no monitar/no keyboard/no mouse/no speakers
but if u did..monitar can go for 100-400..and the resets dont cost alot

and for under $500 you can purchase a spell checker.

[ajimondo]

i agree build ur own comp will save u alot of time...
if u want my brother can do it from you.

He buys parts (very cheap) u ask what u want..and he will get it.

dell comes can go for 1500+
my bro just made a comp for my other bro

asus atolon 64bit 3200
1gb osz ram
160gb harddrive
dvd drive
umm
i dont remeber the video card

for under...
500$
no monitar/no keyboard/no mouse/no speakers
but if u did..monitar can go for 100-400..and the resets dont cost alot
where did he get the parts? i'm planning on building a comp soon

[CJJ25]

are Dell deals better than individual lil asian stores? i don't have much experience thats why. thx

[EZman]

OK trust me, the best place to get deals on computer parts is
www.canadacomputers.com
& www.btecomputer.com
also www.factorydirect.ca
Trust me these are the best places!! :cool:

[EZman]

Combine parts from those two places and you could a wicked fast computer for under 1000 bucks! like 256mb video card, 17 flat monitor, 1G of RAM, DVD burner and all the accessories
Trust me! :cool:

[EZman]

bump

[TinyTank]

OK trust me, the best place to get deals on computer parts is
www.canadacomputers.com
& www.btecomputer.com
also www.factorydirect.ca
Trust me these are the best places!! :cool:

don't forget about liata computers.

[mmflorio]

Also Canada Sys is pretty good for parts

http://canadasys.com/

[CJJ25]

Combine parts from those two places and you could a wicked fast computer for under 1000 bucks! like 256mb video card, 17 flat monitor, 1G of RAM, DVD burner and all the accessories
Trust me! :cool:

ummm isn't it cheaper if u buy a package (whole system) from one of the stores? p.s i dont really know how to put together a computer. i could try though

[CJJ25]

also would there likely be back to school special discount in mid - late august?

[DJXP]

ive used www.cty.ca for parts and pcs before, decent place. I always tell ppl to pick up a hdd from there if they are brining it for an xbox mod :)

I get a lot better service from them than other stores ive been to, ie canada computers. They probably have the worst cs possible.

[CJJ25]

any other recommended stores?

p.s how is the "dream" system at Canada Computer in terms of feature and price? (rep wasn't helpful at all since i visited them at closing time) that range is something i'd like to grab one home, any opinions guys? thanks ! =)

[tmpz]

I would recommend building your own computer to your specs. I'm not sure what you want to do with your computer, but if its for gaming, pretty much most the systems lack some part (mostly video card).

If you know what you want, then get it, don't get suckered into buying something else or something "better".

[CJJ25]

I would recommend building your own computer to your specs. I'm not sure what you want to do with your computer, but if its for gaming, pretty much most the systems lack some part (mostly video card).

If you know what you want, then get it, don't get suckered into buying something else or something "better".

is it easy to build? i am thinking about it. 1st would it be cheaper if i do that? 2nd. what it be as reliable as the ones built by stores? 3rd. what happens if there is a problem?

i know i sound dumb but i am a rookie. so please understand. hehe.