Building an Computer

HERITIC · 03-29-2005, 01:49 AM

Im planning to build an whole new computer from scratch and im just wondering what parts i could bye at an reasonable price to get an decent system.

Im not looking for the most powerful thing in Australia just something to play games on and work do my work from.

Harkoliar · 03-29-2005, 02:19 AM

ask hivetyrant

. he is a computer genious lately (job related [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) plus he lives near you as well

so he should know most stuff around your area.

HERITIC · 03-29-2005, 02:23 AM

Thanks for the info tho he gets around so it wont be long till he finds this thread [img]smile.gif[/img]

Harkoliar · 03-29-2005, 02:26 AM

try this as well
http://www.cheapcomputer.com.au/

its a store in sydney but ships around australia. they are pretty good service (for me anyway) and decent prices.

edit: this is for comparison purposes as you may want to have buy a computer nearer at your place [img]tongue.gif[/img]

i for one is out of touch for the computer hardware parts so i cant give you anything proper.

[ 03-29-2005, 02:29 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

Hivetyrant · 03-29-2005, 04:35 AM

I get around eh?

lol, just come to the next computer fair with Luke and you could build something great...Cheap too

Bungleau · 03-29-2005, 09:01 AM

My plan for the next one I build is to buy a basic machine with decent stats, and then add what I want. The cost of the peripheral stuff (case, keyboard, mouse, floppy, etc.) is enough to make it awful hard to find deals on *everything*.

Still, there are few things like the feeling of building your own machine. The power it gives you... and the fearlessness to work on it from that point onward...

Thoran · 03-29-2005, 11:13 AM

I've built a ton of systems over the years, and these days the only reason I do it is to get the components I want at a reasonable price. I'd personally much rather buy something ready to go, but in order to control component choice (Audigy, GeforceFX, Low Latency Memory, good quality and quiet fans and HS's, etc...) you basically need to do it yourself.

Unless you have the money to pay for a custom system from a top end builder... typically when it's coming out of my own pocket I'd rather do it myself and save the cash.

03-29-2005, 01:49 AM	#1
HERITIC Dungeon Master Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Australia Age: 41 Posts: 61	Im planning to build an whole new computer from scratch and im just wondering what parts i could bye at an reasonable price to get an decent system. Im not looking for the most powerful thing in Australia just something to play games on and work do my work from. __________________ [img]\"http://www.action.act.gov.au/images/raiders_big.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

03-29-2005, 02:19 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	ask hivetyrant . he is a computer genious lately (job related [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) plus he lives near you as well so he should know most stuff around your area. __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-29-2005, 02:23 AM	#3
HERITIC Dungeon Master Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Australia Age: 41 Posts: 61	Thanks for the info tho he gets around so it wont be long till he finds this thread [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://www.action.act.gov.au/images/raiders_big.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br />The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

03-29-2005, 02:26 AM	#4
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	try this as well http://www.cheapcomputer.com.au/ its a store in sydney but ships around australia. they are pretty good service (for me anyway) and decent prices. edit: this is for comparison purposes as you may want to have buy a computer nearer at your place [img]tongue.gif[/img] i for one is out of touch for the computer hardware parts so i cant give you anything proper. [ 03-29-2005, 02:29 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ] __________________ Catch me if you can..

03-29-2005, 09:01 AM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	My plan for the next one I build is to buy a basic machine with decent stats, and then add what I want. The cost of the peripheral stuff (case, keyboard, mouse, floppy, etc.) is enough to make it awful hard to find deals on everything. Still, there are few things like the feeling of building your own machine. The power it gives you... and the fearlessness to work on it from that point onward... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-29-2005, 04:35 AM	#5
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 38 Posts: 5,403	I get around eh? lol, just come to the next computer fair with Luke and you could build something great...Cheap too

03-29-2005, 11:13 AM	#7
Thoran Galvatron Join Date: January 10, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Age: 57 Posts: 2,109	I've built a ton of systems over the years, and these days the only reason I do it is to get the components I want at a reasonable price. I'd personally much rather buy something ready to go, but in order to control component choice (Audigy, GeforceFX, Low Latency Memory, good quality and quiet fans and HS's, etc...) you basically need to do it yourself. Unless you have the money to pay for a custom system from a top end builder... typically when it's coming out of my own pocket I'd rather do it myself and save the cash.

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