Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

#1

Post by whitebit » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 4:22 PM UTC

Any suggestions for online retailers to buy high quality desktop pcs from?

Re: Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

#2

Post by arithmetic » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 4:31 PM UTC

I would get the parts (from Newegg, Fry's etc.) and build one on my own - it turns out to cost lesser and lets you control what goes into making your PC. That, and there's always the good feeling of building something from scratch for personal use :)

Re: Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

#3

Post by Rust » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 4:39 PM UTC

I would likewise suggest that you build your own, not so much for cost (although it does tend to be cheaper), but for satisfaction. Just make sure your RAM voltage Having said that, I've always found Dell desktops to be really good. A bit less extra crap pre-installed than some other manufacturers (I'm looking at you, HP), and you have a 50% chance at good support (I've called in 4 times over the years - 2 were teh sux0r, 2 were great help). So if you gotta buy online, Dell is my recommendation.

If you build your own, try and find a local shop (here we have bCom and Memory Express) - they will almost always be cheaper than Future Shop and Best Buy.

Re: Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

#4

Post by joshfinnie » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 5:08 PM UTC

My suggestion would to buy a high quality laptop. It has been a long while (san gaming rigs) since I found a laptop that wouldn't perform every one of my needs.

If you do feel you need a desktop (if you want dual SLI graphic cards or TBs of hard disks in raid 1), I have to agree with the concensus and build your own. It is fun to learn, easy to do, and cheaper.

Re: Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

#5

Post by vital101 » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 5:13 PM UTC

Falcon Northwest has always made some outstanding PCs. http://www.falcon-nw.com

Re: Ask HN: Where to buy a desktop PC?

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Post by [deleted] » Wed, Mar 31, 2010, 5:19 PM UTC

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