Thread: New computer

Having always bought second hand, I can't help you! I prefer to pay 10% of retail for an oldie that still works, and if it doesn't then I shed no tears.

somebody on this forum owns a computer shop. what was his name again ? Ask Incisor, he will know who it is

thats handy ill have to ask him

I wouldn't buy a computer from Hardly Normal. Take down the model number and go look in Office Works. Usually a bit cheaper there for the same thing.

Take down the model number and look at staticice.com.au - computer hardware price comparison site.

Please dont buy Hardly Normal, it will be top dollar and below spec for the money you will spend.

Try JIT's "Jeremy's IT Solutions" 3/ 717 Gympie Rd, Lawnton QLD 4501, Australia


Jeremy's IT Solutions



He is an ex AJ and will back the PC up with warranty and build it for what you want it to do.

He is O-D's (on this forum) brother in law.
At least give him a call and see what your money can do with a non franchise shop.

Darren

And no I get nothing from refering apart from a email every now and then.

Also forgot he is a LR tragic as well with a nice D2

Mate, Build it your self. You service your Landy don't you.

Its not hard at all.

Here's are some links for information. One thing that you should not skimp on is the PSU. But you don't need spend big$ either.

Link to OCAU wiki page New System Recommendations - OCAU Wiki

And a Whirlpool Sticky http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...'t=1342565

And check MSY price list for parts. Best Prices On Quality Parts

Also use Staticice for price comparison staticICE - Compare Prices - Australia - Price comparison for gadgets and computer hardware

Keep in mind that you will need to purchase system builder/oem OS most likley Windows 7 home premium or professional unless your old operating system is a retail XP or you want to go the linux route( dont know FSX runs on linux).
You may be able to get a discount on OS and Office if your student.

Good luck.

Umart online at Milton have good deals in laptops. The also sell gaming boxes which might suit your purpose.

I understood compatibility btw motherboard, hard drive, graphics card and ram can be tricky. They will all work, some are better combinations than others. At least that was the case a couple of years ago according to a few computer blokes at Wk.