I bought a new computer from IBuyPower, and basicly, they sent me a broken motherboard in my new computer, replaced by sending me a new motherboard that had no manual and the model number was covered by a sticker, etc...
In short it was a huge hassle, and eventually I finally gave up and sent it back to them.
After the way their Customer Support yanked me around, I'm hesitant to try again with them, but I really liked the computer I got, and I'm willing to believe it was just a bad situation...
So I'm looking at a new computer... I'm hesitant about a Dell or a Gateway, I've heard they can be a bit overpriced... I'm looking for a good computer for about $1200. I'm willing to try IBuyPower if I get enough people in favor of it (People still tell me to try them -_-)
I really don't want to build my own. Just don't want the hassle and the worry, and I like the warranty, etc. Lashanna fucked around with this message on 09-18-2004 at 07:44 PM.
I like how customizable IBuyPower is, and I like that it's a fairly reputable company. I don't want to buy from Bob's Discount Computer Super Warehouse or anything...
She's looking for a gaming machine in that price range I believe, and I wouldn't look at Compaq for that Kegwen fucked around with this message on 09-18-2004 at 08:18 PM.
I would recommend them.
*waits for the smart remarks of how they are overpriced etc etc*
And.. maybe right.. but, I'm very happy, and recommend them fully.
I have never dealt with compaq, but they have a reputation for being the Kia of the computer industry, so i'd avoid them too.
Everyone I know who bought an Alienware machine has nothing but good things to say about them, and i hear their prices went down a bit, but last i checked they were still a little overpriced.
I'd also be wary about e-bay and homebuilt machines, becuase they tend to break down more than store brands.
So what's good? I have no idea. But just be sure to do a little research before you buy one. I'd say india's pretty much slaughtering the quality of the market. We are getting more power for a cheaper price, but there are a lot of sacrifices that come with that.
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I'm willing to try IBuyPower if I get enough people in favor of it (People still tell me to try them -_-)
I got a computer from them as well, and the little interior neonish light set on fire inside the monitor on like the third or fourth day. There was a bit of a hassle to get my money back, but I eventually got it back. I'd reccomend going a different route this time.
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Kegwen obviously shouldn't have said:
Well the main problem with Dell is that they use shitty components. Or so I've heard.
I wouldn't say they're shitty, but you get what you pay for. I've had the Dell I use for maybe 3 years now and I haven't had any problems with any of the components.
Dell is a good, inexpensive choice if you don't mind buying a video card seperately since their options are very limited and usually overpriced.
-Tok
If it is like a replacement of the old one, I Imagine there are parts you can pull out from the old to use in the new if thats the case.
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I bought the parts to mine and put it togather myself. Wasn't all that hard, kinda like dropping all the stuff in the case and giving it a shake. More so I got the brnds/part I wanted, nothing cheaped out. The only problem I have had is with my CD-RW drive crapping out, but I blame Sony for that.If it is like a replacement of the old one, I Imagine there are parts you can pull out from the old to use in the new if thats the case.
I've put together my own before.
I know how to do it.
I listed a number of reasons why I don't want to.
Another reason I like IBuyPower is the absence of software it comes with.
I hate all the junk that HP puts on their stuff, and things like that.
edit: made a sentence easier to understand Ragabash fucked around with this message on 09-19-2004 at 12:14 AM.
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Monarch Computer customer ratings and reviews seems like the best of the three
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Kegwen said this about your mom:
Well the main problem with Dell is that they use shitty components. Or so I've heard.
that's far from the only problem with dell
