Brisbane PC Builder?

MarkB4 on 25/07/2013 - 14:35

I see most PC deals are from Melbourne but I don't want one shipped and risk damage and the resulting issues, as has been seen lately.

Can anyone recommend a PC builder in Brisbane? I'm not computer savvy until something goes wrong so it has to be pre-built, and to my specs (learned a lot from reading OzB PC threads, and lots to learn) - as much as I'd like to be able to build it myself. It's getting time to upgrade and pass on mine to my neighbour whose PC is in the throes of dying - I had it built future-proofed 7yrs ago and the future is now past.

And of course, it's got to be a bargain. :)

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  • issh on 25/07/2013 - 14:48

    Computer Alliance, Umart

    Not sure of the pricing of these though

    But why not give the pre-built ones posted on Ozb a go

    • MarkB4 on 25/07/2013 - 17:05

      Thanks for that. AFAIK the ones on OzB are all from interstate and I don't want to risk a DOA/damage and the issues that would arise from it that I just don't want. See https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/110976 for an example.

  • jaxpylon on 25/07/2013 - 16:01

    MSY charges $70 I believe.

    Of course, you'd still have to do the research and pick out the parts you want in the system anyway - they won't help you out there (other than to tell you if something is incompatible). Whirlpool is a great resource for this. Pick of these systems as a base and off you go.

    • MarkB4 on 25/07/2013 - 17:10

      Yes, compatibility of suitable components is something I'm researching - slowly. From my readings MSY are competitive on component pricing and when I know what I want I will surely check them out.

      Thanks for the link too.

  • Conka on 25/07/2013 - 17:55

    Have used computer alliance (as well as MSY & Umart before).

    IMO, CA's prices are "around the same" as the others but their service is substantially better.

    • MarkB4 on 25/07/2013 - 18:48

      Substantial CS is good to hear, worth an extra few $. Thanks for chiming in.

  • Conka on 25/07/2013 - 21:54

    Depending on what you're looking for, you might find the Ars Technica system guide useful.

    http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/07/ars-technica-system-g…

    I have used this sort of guide when I am looking for gear, purely to find a starting point for the $/perf sweet spot. Ars tend to do a reasonable job of that

  • MarkB4 on 25/07/2013 - 22:10

    Thanks conka11, I'll have to take some time to study that.

    My primary uses are photo editing (lots), surfing (over 100 tabs open in five or six windows at times - my regular stuff), downloading 100's gigs a month, plus I keep other programs open for convenience. Only occasionally does the browser crash (FireFox, if I don't close it at intervals).

    I also want future proofing as programs get bigger and hungrier for memory and processing power. At least that's how I see it and it has served me well so far.

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