READ FIRST - How to, Rules, and Suggestions

[Ryan]

http://images.redflagdeals.com/rfdimages/promos/bts2007/back2school2007-380x150.gif

Get ready for school with the NCIX.com Build Your Back to School PC Contest!

This contest is similar to previous wish list contests, but there are some new wrinkles. You have to pick a CPU, Motherboard, and RAM, but after that you can pick whatever you like. This time you can pick any item from the NCIX weekly sales, excluding the "Surprise Specials", PLUS you can mix and match from the sales NCIX is running between August 9, 2007 and September 12, 2007!

If your list is randomly drawn, you will win the items on your list! 10 other lists will be drawn and they will win a $100 NCIX gift card!


Here are some quick instructions:


Click on the 'new topic' button in the 'NCIX.com Build Your Back to School PC Contest!' forum
Click here to go to NCIX.com (http://www.ncix.com)
Find a CPU, motherboard, and RAM that you want and then post those items to your thread. If you aren't comfortable picking those parts, you can select one of NCIX's pre-built desktops or laptops.
Find any additional items that you want and then post those items to your thread.
Remember to including the item, price, and link to the item
Total it up and make sure it's under $1,500 and click on 'Submit New Thread'

This contest ends on September 12th, 2007.

NOTE: You cannot include gift cards on your list. Due to the total prize value of this contest, residents of Quebec are unfortunately excluded.
Click here for the full contest rules. (http://www.redflagdeals.com/deals/main.php/students/rules/)

What should your wish list look like?

CPU - Price
Link to the item on NCIX.com

Motherboard - Price
Link to the item on NCIX.com

RAM - Price
Link to the item on NCIX.com

Any other items you want - Price
Link to the item on NCIX.com

Total of items on your list

[demanche]

Ryan, since ncix offers open box pricing on some items.. can we use the open box prices?

I am sure NCIX wouldn't want it any other way as they need to sell those in the real world? ;)

[Ryan]

Ryan, since ncix offers open box pricing on some items.. can we use the open box prices?

I am sure NCIX wouldn't want it any other way as they need to sell those in the real world? ;)

The can't guarantee stock, so those aren't allowed unfortunately. With the 3 sales that they'll be running during this promo, you should have lots of regular sale items to choose from anyway. :)

[legendofxix]

As long as the pre-requisite items of CPU + Ram + Motherboard are included we can have anything else we want in the list?

[demanche]

I saw one guy include a 24" lcd lol

[Ryan]

As long as the pre-requisite items of CPU + Ram + Motherboard are included we can have anything else we want in the list?

Yes.

[fadi]

can we include a cpu + mobo bundle like this one here:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25714&vpn=NF68%2FQ6600&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1065

[Ryan]

can we include a cpu + mobo bundle like this one here:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25714&vpn=NF68%2FQ6600&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1065

Yes.

Also, as it says above: "If you aren't comfortable picking those parts, you can select one of NCIX's pre-built desktops or laptops."

[MrDisco]

what about sale items with rebates?

[Ryan]

what about sale items with rebates?

No rebates. Have to use the before rebate price.

[TYinYVR]

Ryan who won the NCIX Vancouver Grand Opening contest?

[Ryan]

Ryan who won the NCIX Vancouver Grand Opening contest?

It was a newbie who won last time around. Luck of the draw.

Here's his list:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466873

[MrDisco]

No rebates. Have to use the before rebate price.

ok so if they have a sale item of say:
"widget 2.0 $300, $250 AR" I would put down $300

also does the ram have to be compatible with the board i choose?

[Ryan]

ok so if they have a sale item of say:
"widget 2.0 $300, $250 AR" I would put down $300

also does the ram have to be compatible with the board i choose?

Yes, $300. The RAM doesn't have to be compatible.

[importpsycho]

opps

[MrDisco]

Instant rebates are ok right?

[Ryan]

Instant rebates are ok right?

Yes.

[legendofxix]

What about discounts from combo deals?

[sxz]

How about items that are special orders?

[demanche]

Are multiple same items allowed? Example I would have a pretty large (over 1/3 of the budget) raid setup:

6 x Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 8.9MS Hard Drive 3 Year MFR Warranty - $88.04 x 6 ($528.24)

Is this ok or should they be specified individually, or only one per item?

[rabbit]

Suggestion:

When the contest ends and the sub-forum gets moved to the Past-Promotions forum (and locked), can you announce who won as the last post?

I'm sure lots of people are interested in who won. Thanks.

[Ryan]

What about discounts from combo deals?

As long as the discount isn't a MIR.

How about items that are special orders?

No.

Are multiple same items allowed? Example I would have a pretty large (over 1/3 of the budget) raid setup:

6 x Western Digital Caviar SE16 250GB SATA2 7200RPM 16MB 8.9MS Hard Drive 3 Year MFR Warranty - $88.04 x 6 ($528.24)

Is this ok or should they be specified individually, or only one per item?

That's ok.

Suggestion:

When the contest ends and the sub-forum gets moved to the Past-Promotions forum (and locked), can you announce who won as the last post?

I'm sure lots of people are interested in who won. Thanks.

Good suggestion.

[MrDisco]

No.


What about items listed as "Usually Available in 2-5 Days"
What happens if we add an item that is in stock now, but goes to special order (or OOS) at the contest close?

(I really think you need to update the official rules.)

[Ryan]

What about items listed as "Usually Available in 2-5 Days"
What happens if we add an item that is in stock now, but goes to special order (or OOS) at the contest close?

(I really think you need to update the official rules.)

As it says in the rules, if an item is out of stock when the contest ends, you'll be asked to select something else.

[MrDisco]

but what it it becomes a special order item at contest close? will we have to pick something else as well?

and

What about items currently listed as "Usually Available in 2-5 Days"?

[rayray27]

I updated my list to include the bundle pricing of the intel q6600 and evga 8800 gtx. I just wanted to get the okay from ryan if I could do that. they are not MIR its an instant rebate on certain itmes when you have more than $500 in your cart, let me know thanks.

[reactor]

Would also like to know if thats ok. I did a combo with the q6600 and Corsair 620w(before rebate).

[demanche]

I noticed many of the posts have prices from the 'surprise specials' does this mean they will be disqualified if not changed before the end of the draw, or will they just need to choose another product? Seems like a lack of reading ;)


Also do laptops count as a mothboard/ram/cpu?

[lowfat]

Are barebones setups excepted for motherboard choices?

[rayray27]

I noticed many of the posts have prices from the 'surprise specials' does this mean they will be disqualified if not changed before the end of the draw, or will they just need to choose another product? Seems like a lack of reading ;)


Also do laptops count as a mothboard/ram/cpu?

Are barebones setups excepted for motherboard choices?

Find a CPU, motherboard, and RAM that you want and then post those items to your thread. If you aren't comfortable picking those parts, you can select one of NCIX's pre-built desktops or laptops.

So to answer both of your questions, yes.

[cash_sale]

Is it OK to copy someone else's list because you're too lazy to go through the process? But, you want to enter the contest for the slim chance you might get $1500 of free stuff.

[rayray27]

Is it OK to copy someone else's list because you're too lazy to go through the process? But, you want to enter the contest for the slim chance you might get $1500 of free stuff.

looolllllll... yes you can but it really takes the fun outta it >.<

[Kenjuta]

so it only needs to contain a cpu, mobo, and ram right?
meaning, if possible, i can blow all $1500 on those 3 and that'll still be valid? :D

[demanche]

so it only needs to contain a cpu, mobo, and ram right?
meaning, if possible, i can blow all $1500 on those 3 and that'll still be valid? :D


Yep, I've also seen people throw in dish recievers and dual 24" lcds with the cheapest cpu/mobo/ram

[controlyar]

What exactly is "an NCIX prebuilt laptop"???
I dont notice any NCIX laptops. Or does this mean any laptop that NCIX sells?

[Lone_Prodigy]

Who cares guys. Ask your questions AFTER you win. The rules are kinda iffy anyways, and I highly doubt you'd get disqualified. ;)

[Kenjuta]

Yep, I've also seen people throw in dish recievers and dual 24" lcds with the cheapest cpu/mobo/ram

i'd most likely go the opposite and get the best part for my PC and then if i win i'd just spend money to buy the other parts for the PC that i need haha

but sweet i'd probably enter in the weekend when i have time to search for parts :D

[diggin_dale]

I must be blind because I can't find the 'NCIX.com Build Your Back to School PC Contest!' forum anywhere!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!

[Ryan]

Here's the link to the Forum:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=85

[diggin_dale]

So we just put our list there? I thought it had to be on the NCIX website somewhere.

[DarthVain]

I don't like to read things....

I thought this was a contest to build the best rig for Students... but it looks like it is judged randomly....

I don't supposed I can enter another, or perhaps change my original? Otherwise I am gonna have a lot of duplicates as I already own most of that stuff! I might as well try and get some upgrade items!

[demanche]

I don't like to read things....

I thought this was a contest to build the best rig for Students... but it looks like it is judged randomly....

I don't supposed I can enter another, or perhaps change my original? Otherwise I am gonna have a lot of duplicates as I already own most of that stuff! I might as well try and get some upgrade items!

You have until next month to decide what you want.. you can even swap out items if ncix has a better sale.. just edit your post.

[IMCL85]

so is the 1500 budget included the tax or excluded?

[SomeGuyGG]

so is the 1500 budget included the tax or excluded?

Before tax!

[bug]

It was a newbie who won last time around. Luck of the draw.

Here's his list:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466873

And the only post he's made since then is to enter this contest :mad:

[K10]

And the only post he's made since then is to enter this contest :mad:

Not so lucky again. :twisted:

[dragonchi]

And the only post he's made since then is to enter this contest :mad:

he'll win this one too

:cry:

i once saw on TV this lady that entered all the contests that were around and she would actually win because it was like her fulltime job to enter contests...
she had a bunch of stuff.. lol

[Justin]

Can we choose a manufactured computer form HP, Acer etc or does it have to be a NCIX brand laptop?

[bug]

How about a minimum post count before allowing people to enter these contests. In my opinion it's pretty damn rude to not make one single post after winning a contest. Not even so much as a thank you.:mad:

[pbstu]

Does anything in the motherboard section count as a motherboard, such as this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=7745&vpn=SL-02KIT&manufacture=SOULTEK

or could this count for RAM: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24555&vpn=HEATSPREADERBLACK&manufacture=Nexus%20Technology%20USA

Im trying to get all three required parts for under $100 but its impossible!

[xchodax]

does it matter how we list our items? i have it something like monitor, cpu, vid card, mobo, ram or something

[HUH]

Lets say an item is on sale but ends before the contest, will this item count with its sale price or regular price after the contest ends?

Example:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor LGA775 Kentsfield 2.40GHZ 1066FSB 8MB Retail Box
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22211&promoid=1065

is on sale for $289.99, but ends 8/21/2007 and regular price is $339.99, so does the sale price holds for the contest?

[Ryan]

Lets say an item is on sale but ends before the contest, will this item count with its sale price or regular price after the contest ends?

Example:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad Core Processor LGA775 Kentsfield 2.40GHZ 1066FSB 8MB Retail Box
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22211&promoid=1065

is on sale for $289.99, but ends 8/21/2007 and regular price is $339.99, so does the sale price holds for the contest?

Yes, the price holds. In this contest you can mix and match from the different sales.

[Ryan]

Does anything in the motherboard section count as a motherboard, such as this: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=7745&vpn=SL-02KIT&manufacture=SOULTEK

or could this count for RAM: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24555&vpn=HEATSPREADERBLACK&manufacture=Nexus%20Technology%20USA

Im trying to get all three required parts for under $100 but its impossible!

It has to be actually be RAM, a CPU, and Motherboard.

does it matter how we list our items? i have it something like monitor, cpu, vid card, mobo, ram or something

No, as long as you have the required parts.

Can we choose a manufactured computer form HP, Acer etc or does it have to be a NCIX brand laptop?

It doesn't have to be an NCIX branded item.

[arian487]

Wait so we CAN put the 289 price for the quad. I saw everyone else having it as 339 so I changed mine. Looks like I got another 50 bucks to work with!!!

Also, the first contest got me into this site. Win or lose this is my new favourite place!

[vijskan]

Can we use items from the "Sale Items Available In-Store & Web" section?

For example the 3rd section of this page:

http://www.ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=back2school2007

[vijskan]

"Wait so we CAN put the 289 price for the quad. I saw everyone else having it as 339 so I changed mine."

I believe this price is from the "suprise special" section of the NCIX website and does not qualify for the contest.

[bug]

I believe this price is from the "suprise special" section of the NCIX website and does not qualify for the contest.

Actually the Q6600 is $289.99 when you build a bundle, which is exactly what we're doing here.

[vijskan]

Actually the Q6600 is $289.99 when you build a bundle, which is exactly what we're doing here.

Oh ok... I saw it in the surprise specials section as well so was just making sure he he knew.

[MrBobby]

I'm not entirely sure about that as it shows up as "surprise special" in your cart and there is a limited quantity of them. I'm pretty sure thats the reason you can't use this in this contest as it is "limited quantity". So beware if it's in your list and you can't take the $339 price with out going over! I know I had to change my list because of it. Maybe Ryan can clear things up. :D

edit: After just looking again I can't find the area on the website that showed a limited quantity for it, I'm sure there was one yesterday but I could be wrong.
good luck to everyone! :)

[arian487]

Just to be safe I just stuck with the $339 one.

[Corizzle]

Can we use a barebones PC instead of a motherboard?

Such as:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24285&vpn=SS31T&manufacture=Shuttle

[oddyoh]

I read earlier that the RAM does not have to be compatible with the motherboard...so, I'm assuming the CPU also does not have to be compatible? Thanks in advance, these contests are great fun!

[Bytor]

Is there a way to find my old posts (without having a new post) so I can find the stuff from my last list and refine it, there doesn't seem to be way to do that in my profile.

I know that after I post this I will be able to use the find other posts, but it seems like a waste to post a message, so I can use that message to find my other message.

[sxz]

Just search for something you had on your list and hope a bunch of people didn't put the same thing on their lists. ;)

[erpDogbert]

Something bugs me. A lot of lists that i browse through have the Regular Price attatched to the item. eg. G25 wheel has about $77 difference Regular to Sale Price. A lot of people could be saving who knows how much (maybe even $400 in savings) and then add another item or 2 or 3 to their list! Even when i told my brother about his list (he could have saved himself $80 - $100) he got mad and refused to change his list!

Perhaps it isn't clear enough that we CAN use sale prices (excluding Suprise Specials of course) from any sale that comes up between Aug 9 - Sept 12.

I went and noted on each item how i got that price. in the future when the next sale comes along with a lower price on one of the items i can update that specific item with the new price and note again the sale i got the price from. I thought it would be a good idea.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477962

[Ryan]

Is there a way to find my old posts (without having a new post) so I can find the stuff from my last list and refine it, there doesn't seem to be way to do that in my profile.

I know that after I post this I will be able to use the find other posts, but it seems like a waste to post a message, so I can use that message to find my other message.

Click on the List Subscriptions link in your control panel:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription

[supsx]

What is the cheapest laptop NCIX offers? I am looking for something around $500 as I am going to update my list.

[Bytor]

Click on the List Subscriptions link in your control panel:
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription

Empty.

No sweat I can just use one of these posts to do a find all posts by Bytor, but I would have thought I could do the same from my profile. Or I could search for for Halibut .

How do we know something is a "surprise special"? I want a Pioneer DVD drive, it seems it is in the list as a surprise special, but when I click on the link from my old list, or follow down the DVD writer list to pick it out, there is no indication that is currently on surprise special.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23283&vpn=DVR-212DBK&manufacture=Pioneer
vs
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23283&promoid=1065

BTW I love these contests even if I don't win, I am planning to get a new PC soon, this gives me incentive to practice some builds.

[lilbamboo]

So the CPU/Mobo/RAM don't have to be compatible w/ each other?

[MrDisco]

So the CPU/Mobo/RAM don't have to be compatible w/ each other?

ram does not. Ryan has not answered whether the cpu+mobo have to be compatible.

Also,

1. What happens if an item is in stock now, but becomes special order at contest close. Will we still qualify and just pick a different item in its place?
2. Are items currently listed as "Usually Available in 2-5 Days"? valid?
3. What happens if an item that is not on sale (i.e. regular price) goes up in price? Will the original price that we enter remain valid?

[supsx]

I noticed a couple of times item regular price keeps changing. Will that invalidate list? I cant keep editing.

[Fyshawk]

so were is it we post our wish computer here
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=85

i got a little confused at where to post it

[z_24]

so were is it we post our wish computer here
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=85

i got a little confused at where to post it

YES!

[Corizzle]

OK, the processor I chose just received a $20 price drop, so am I allowed to update that price on my list that I posted 4 days ago and possibly add another item?

[mirkrim]

CPU - $223.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25298&vpn=BX80557E6750&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1065

Motherboard - $124.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25272

RAM - $234.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25514&vpn=OCZ2G8004GQ&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology

Hard Drive - $61.28
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18530&vpn=WD800JD&manufacture=Western%20Digital

Case - $143.44
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=666663720

Power Supply - $146.05
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15773&vpn=EG701AX-VE%28W%29%20SFMA%2824PIN%29&manufacture=ENERMAX

DVD Writer - $32.98
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23875&promoid=1065

Video Card - $467.94
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23202&vpn=BFGR88640GTSOC2E&manufacture=BFG%20Technologies

Total - $1435.66

[akirika]

whats stopping us from creating multiple accounts?

[Kwirky]

whats stopping us from creating multiple accounts?

Read the rules:
9. Individuals may create only one Custom PC List. Those found to have created multiple lists under a different user name will be disqualified.

[bubbaganoush]

I made my thread when I was connected to SecureIX. I hope it doesn't cause a problem because I know a lot of people on Rogers are connected through this.

[akirika]

do i have to make an account at NCIX in order to be eligible?

[Ryan]

OK, the processor I chose just received a $20 price drop, so am I allowed to update that price on my list that I posted 4 days ago and possibly add another item?

Yes, you can update your list.

[akirika]

are "weekly specials" and "surprise specials" the same thing?

[s5lo]

Would I be able to add this to the list?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25397&promoid=1028

It is on sale (via savings code) for $1399.99, but is also on the site for $1478.23.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25397&vpn=LX.AGW0X.148&manufacture=Acer

[lussierj]

I want to add 4 of these WD 500gb hardrives to my build. Am I restricted by the 2 per customer limit.
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23266&vpn=WD5000AAKS&manufacture=Western%20Digital&promoid=1078

Thanks. This contest is so much fun. I think I have changed my entry 5 times. :)

[vertigo2]

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 -- $329.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22211&vpn=BX80562Q6600&manufacture=Intel

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R -- $151.87
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24650&vpn=GA-P35-DS3R&manufacture=Gigabyte

RAM: Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500 DDR2 2GB 2X1GB DDR2-1066 CL5-5-5-15 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory Kit -- $214.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24378&vpn=BL2KIT12864AA1065&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

Case: Antec P180 -- $144.04
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=15126&vpn=P180&manufacture=ANTEC

Power supply: Corsair HX520 520w -- $124.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19832&vpn=CMPSU-520HX&manufacture=CORSAIR

CPU heatsink: Sunbeam Tuniq Tower 120 -- $59.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24249&vpn=T-120-LFB&manufacture=Sunbeam

Hard drives: 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA hard drives -- $187.66
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=18409&vpn=ST3320620AS&manufacture=Seagate

Video card: eVGA GeForce 8600GTS 675MHz -- $192.33
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23716&vpn=256-P2-N761-AR&manufacture=eVGA

Optical drive: Pioneer DVR-212D -- $41.28
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=23283&vpn=DVR-212DBK&manufacture=Pioneer


TOTAL: $1447.14


Woohoo, here's hoping! :D :D :D

[GiordanoWC]

Best of luck to all contestants involved!

- Gio

[Ryan]

are "weekly specials" and "surprise specials" the same thing?

Surprise specials are the online door crashers.

[Thynes]

ok is a currently out of stock item still able to go in the list?
also if by any crazy messed up chance win this with my beyond horrible luck do we get to put the items together our selves because this will be my first system that I get to build and I would like to get the experience. :)

[crimsona]

Regarding the non-doorcrasher sale prices - how do you verify those? The links from a few weeks ago are no longer valid, so there's no way to verify that it was a doorcrasher or if it was the 'normal' sale price

[Ahzuz]

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.33GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail
Price: $193.98

Motherboard - EVGA Nforce 680I SLI LGA775 Conroe ATX DDR2 2PCI-E16 2PCI SATA2 RAID Sound GBLAN 1394 Motherboard
Price: 199$

RAM - Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB 2X1GB PC2-6400 DDR2-800 CL 5-5-5-18 240PIN DIMM Dual Channel Memory
Price: 89.99$

Video Card - EVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GTS Superclocked 576MHZ 640MB 1.7GHZ GDDR3 Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out Video Card
429.99

Hard drives - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB SATA2 3GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache NCQ Hard Drive
Price: $115.98

Case - Antec Nine Hundred Mid Tower Gamer Case 900 ATX 9 Drive Bay No PS Top USB2.0 1394 Audio
109.98$

Screen - Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22IN Widescreen LCD Black 1680X1050 3000:1 2MS VGA DVI-D HDCP
339.98

My Total: $1478.9

[dbzsr]

what happend?
it used to be, 20 ppl get their item on list, and another 20 get gift card??

[granyte]

When you purchase a ASUS P5K motherboard you can get Vista Home Premium for $99. Can I use this price for Vista in my list?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24495&promoid=1055

[Ryan]

Regarding the non-doorcrasher sale prices - how do you verify those? The links from a few weeks ago are no longer valid, so there's no way to verify that it was a doorcrasher or if it was the 'normal' sale price

NCIX has records of their prices of course.

When you purchase a ASUS P5K motherboard you can get Vista Home Premium for $99. Can I use this price for Vista in my list?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24495&promoid=1055

Sure.

[vitaminJ]

Do contest system builds include assembly and testing? I'm an intermediate user and would be more comfortable with professional assembly than doing it myself. A similar system to mine in the system builder (intel value desktop) says build and test $50, but then in step 3 it says $0.00 for assembly and testing and actually drops $50 compared to the previous step. :confused: I split the difference in my config and said $25 to build and test. Please advise.

[Ryan]

Do contest system builds include assembly and testing? I'm an intermediate user and would be more comfortable with professional assembly than doing it myself. A similar system to mine in the system builder (intel value desktop) says build and test $50, but then in step 3 it says $0.00 for assembly and testing and actually drops $50 compared to the previous step. :confused: I split the difference in my config and said $25 to build and test. Please advise.

If you win, I'm sure NCIX will throw in the building. :)

[cheeseshredder]

If I make a list at a date after one of the sales... can I use the old sale link?

[Thynes]

If I make a list at a date after one of the sales... can I use the old sale link?

It dose not matter if you use the sales like because you have to use the regular price before sales and rebates. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I am sure that you need to use the regular price.

[Ryan]

It dose not matter if you use the sales like because you have to use the regular price before sales and rebates. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I am sure that you need to use the regular price.

No, in this particular contest, you can use the sale prices from multiple sales.

[Thynes]

ok thanks for clearing this up because i thought it was original prices only, thats nice to know, cause I did mine one the original price not sale price, but thats ok cause I dont need any more things and its still under the 1500 mark, but thanks agian for the clarification.

[deeznuts]

ok thanks for clearing this up because i thought it was original prices only, thats nice to know, cause I did mine one the original price not sale price, but thats ok cause I dont need any more things and its still under the 1500 mark, but thanks agian for the clarification.

Good question, and good to note for those who want a nice laptop.

Today the Acer laptop which quite a few people have put on their list is on sale for $1399.99

Acer 5920-6313 Core 2 Duo T5250 GeForce 8600M GT 2GB 160GB 15.4IN WXGA HD-DVD Vista Premium Notebook

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...r&promoid=1055

Which leaves $100 for some more treats.

I tossed this printer in the mix ($89).
Samsung ML-2010R Laser Printer 22PPM 8MB 1200X600DPI USB

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=Samsung

Good luck to everyone, and don't hate me if I win for being a n00b. (I have been around since 2003, but prefer to browse rather than post a lot).

:D

[rudel1]

GENERAL RULES
1. The contest is open to legal residents of Canada who are residing in Canada, excluding Quebec, and who have reached the age of majority in the province or territory in which they reside.

Yet another contest that excludes people from Quebec :(

[Thynes]

Yet another contest that excludes people from Quebec :(

Blame that on Quebec for wanting there own laws...

[Fenian]

Does the new sale that starts tonight qualify for the contest? If we get the prices in by midnight tonight on our list?

Regards,

Fenian

[rudel1]

Blame that on Quebec for wanting there own laws...

Yeah, I know about those stupid laws. But it's just frustrating to be excluded from every contests on the net! (sorry about that, I had to say it! Let's hope it will change someday...)