Craig Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 I may possibly build a new computer for someone in the near future.I would normally buy the components from Novatech and CCL Computer.I am wondering if anyone knows of the same or better quality online retailers who have better deals for components.If so, please post here!Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ellas Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 no idea if this is any cheaper as I have never used the sites you mentioned http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarthy © ® ™ Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Hi, ;) Scan do some good deals. The 'Today Only' section has some good buys. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter e Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 I did a course in computer building - but we were playing about with old stuff. Had to build one for my final assessment but all the parts were laid out for me along with notes. A literate chimp could have passed.You've got more nerve than me, Craig - and experience I dare say. Will you keep us posted on your progress? I'd be very interested in all the ins and outs for future reference and I'm sure others would too. I'd love to have a go myself but lack the confidence (and cash).Thanks :D Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted February 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Got a tutorial up on the main site for computer building!Tutorials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nellie2 Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 I built the one I am plonking about on now and got most of my bits from computer fairs in my area.......at the time I didn't really trust buying stuff on the net. Although I have since.I have a cupboard full of bits and bobs.....a load of wires and various cards and about 3 486's........don't ask me why. Just can't bear to throw anything away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter e Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 Thanks, Craig. :D Hadn't noticed the "build" tutorial before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 16, 2003 Report Share Posted February 16, 2003 I may possibly build a new computer for someone in the near future.Not for mmmbisto by any chance ? :D That would solve her access problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Damo Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 stressfully enough i average building about 3 pcs a month.............to people i work with, friends relatives...that type of thing, and the cheapest place i have found is a component store called MICRO DIRECT....everything good quality good prices....heres a link to their site...MICRO DIRECT ive never used the site (the stores only up the road) but it looks quite good.CheersDamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ghost of Inept Pig Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 I had Pixelprice.com, recommended to me.Nice tutorial... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timeforabeer Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 Craig..I know that you're not far from Gloucester...try BDP computers..I get most of my bits from there and prices are reasonable...CheersT4B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 18, 2003 Report Share Posted February 18, 2003 I know that you're not far from Gloucester...try BDP computers..Is that the place in Tredworth Road ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Timeforabeer Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Hi Boris...yeah...the one in Tredworth Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 Craig..........I could always talk to my daughter at Maplin's for you? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted February 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 I have used BDP Computers several times.I managed to knock a PCMCIA network card for my laptop down from something like £70 to £45! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spook Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Overclock.co.uk Graphics cards seem well priced/stockedKomplett.co.uk Always good to check with prices, have great range of stock and I always check for CPUs here (Barton is available for eg)Tekheads.co.uk Can be useful alsoOverclock'ERS'.co.uk Used them a few times now - good for a few thingsEbuyer - argh! You can get really good deals here as we all know I guess, except they have a lot of trouble putting things right if things do go wrong Kustom PCs.co.uk Some more connoisseur items maybe, but more expensive - but service is second to noneWhat system are ya building? Wassa spec??? Anyway, good luck with it. It'd be nice to know how you get along with it, and how you may have dealt with the little problems along the way...PS: Nellie, weren't NASA looking for 486 chips a little while back? Might have totally the wrong processor (quite likely knowing me) but they might be very useful to the right people, much of that 'old' technology is still in common commercial use - apparently, BR for example. Yeah - it figures I suppose... :lol:PPS (edit) Microland aka Addsonlline Have you checked this one? They are very good apparently and well priced also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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