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Custom Built to order PC's
2010-01-14, 11:02 AM #1
You may recall a few weeks ago around christmas I had a couple posts regarding a new computer. So basically, at this point I've tossed around a few ideas and picked up some prices, etc. I am not limited in where I buy from now, and can get a custom built to order PC. The problem is that I cannot find any Canadian websites that offer custom built to order PC's, aside from Dell which seems severely overpriced. I've got a 1000 dollar budget (after taxes).

Anybody know of any Canadian websites that let you custom build a PC for relatively cheap?
2010-01-14, 11:03 AM #2
Not interested in building it yourself?
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2010-01-14, 12:08 PM #3
I don't know of any off the top of my head... as far as canadian goes.

abspc.com used to have some nice ones, but its been years since I've gone there.
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2010-01-14, 7:48 PM #4
Quote:
Not interested in building it yourself?


Not capable :(
2010-01-14, 7:55 PM #5
Originally posted by Temperamental:
Not capable :(


It's not hard.. :confused:
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2010-01-14, 8:03 PM #6
I'll second that, it *really* isn't that hard. I put together my first one a few years back and it still works. Putting a computer together is a square peg-square hole deal. It's harder to pick out the components you want.
2010-01-14, 8:16 PM #7
If I can do it, first time off, no screw ups.
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2010-01-14, 8:37 PM #8
Originally posted by Temperamental:
Not capable :(


If you can install windows and connect Lego blocks, you can build a PC.

I seriously cannot think of a single wire or plug in the PC that can be attached wrongly (they're all keyed and fitted so they go only one way), and there's always Massassi/Internet for guides and questions.
2010-01-14, 9:19 PM #9
It may seem like a daunting task if it's your first build, but it's seriously very, very easy. I'm sure if any questions arise you can have them answered by either a Google search or by asking here.
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2010-01-14, 9:33 PM #10
Make sure you ground yourself or I'm going to insult you. :-P
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2010-01-14, 9:53 PM #11
I didn't.
Infact I was standing on carpet, with the case on a wood table.
2010-01-14, 10:15 PM #12
I like to sit on a van de graff generator

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2010-01-14, 10:25 PM #13
Yeah it's really not hard to do at all. Trust me. You can do it. If it fits, it goes there.
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2010-01-14, 10:29 PM #14
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2010-01-14, 10:46 PM #15
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2010-01-15, 2:04 AM #16
fyi

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1808997
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2010-01-15, 3:17 AM #17
I'd recommend that you build it yourself. Even if you are not capable, it will be a VALUABLE learning experience. You no longer will have to depend on third parties to do maintenance for you, so think of all the money you'll be saving in the long run.
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2010-01-15, 4:57 AM #18
Thanks a lot for the advice. I think I just may build my own PC from scratch. I was hesitant because I didn't want to screw it up or any of the parts, but I've so far installed a PSU, GFX Card, RAM and Hard Drives, so that just leaves the CPU I guess. Newegg has a canadian site so that's easy to decide through that. Thanks a lot for the help so far :D

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Make sure you ground yourself or I'm going to insult you. :-P


With my luck that would actually be what would happen. I was working with a generator a while back and after using it 8 hours straight and working physically with the damn thing I find that the person who was responsible for grounding it never did, and I never noticed because it was incredibly dark.
2010-01-15, 6:13 AM #19
Don't forget the power supply! :P
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2010-01-15, 9:41 AM #20
I'm building my first PC.

My dad has used TigerDirect and CyberPower for pre-build custom order PCs but I don't know if they do international orders, plus dad had problems with TigerDirect and I have had problems with CyberPower (case wasn't hooked up right, front audio connectors aren't plugged in, their e-mail support is only automated and unhelpful, and some of the usb connectors are unpowered so only devices with external power work on them).

2010-01-15, 11:01 AM #21
Try [url]www.ncix.com[/url], i believe they have a $50 dollar labour fee. [url]www.canadacomputers.com[/url] is another good one.

And yes, it is seriously very easy to build your own. I built my first machine when i was 13 years old. Don't be intimated. There are plenty of online faqs, youtube videos, online communities there to help you. The experiences that you learn from building a computer will greatly improve your ability to maintain or service other computers to come. So I say, build your own!
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2010-01-15, 11:11 AM #22
It seems that it's a lot easier than it used to be, too -- very rarely (if ever) need to set jumpers on anything, don't have to worry about bending processor pins or chipping dies when installing heatsink/fans..my roommate built his first computer and put Win7 on it without getting stuck - everything worked great.
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2010-01-15, 12:37 PM #23
a local retailer called a-power. I think they may ship its parts across the country, but i'd have to double check. Their prices are pretty good, they're based in BC. http://www.a-power.com/home
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2010-01-15, 12:48 PM #24
It's a shame you don't have to do fun stuff like short out pins out the processor in order to up the voltage to get a higher overclock. Man, those were the days.
2010-01-15, 2:23 PM #25
Originally posted by Darth:
It's a shame you don't have to do fun stuff like short out pins out the processor in order to up the voltage to get a higher overclock. Man, those were the days.


Yeah. I really loved drawing on my AMD processors with a #1 graphite pencil to unlock them. :rolleyes:
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2010-01-15, 2:56 PM #26
Yeah, jumpers ruled. And then I had a motherboard that had dip switches instead. That rocked.
2010-01-15, 3:26 PM #27
And now it's all software based.
Hell I could OC my i5 inside windows if I wanted.
2010-01-16, 11:00 AM #28
So I've been toying with the idea of just building my own, since everyone is so adamant that it's cheaper. The problem is I haven't the slightest clue what to get. I want the best system I can buy, with a maximum limitation of 1000 dollars, AFTER taxes.. So probably around 899 configured pre tax.

Newegg.ca seems to be relatively cheap.. But i Haven't the slightest clue what to get.

This is something I've been looking at:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.311726

What else would I need to get with this...Does the wiring come with just the Power Supply (which I think I would have to get separate)?
2010-01-16, 12:22 PM #29
You still might have a tough time staying under $1000 with that combo depending on what you need-

Do you need a Monitor or Operating System?

That combo is missing Case/Power Supply/Optical Drive/Videocard.

The case should come with the wiring to connect it's power/reset buttons and any connections built into the front panel like usb/e-sata/firewire ect.

The motherboard will come with sata/ide cables.

Any decent powersupply should feature all the different type power connectors you will need for Motherboard, Harddrives, Videocards.
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