New computer

[Doniston]

I have a friend looking to buy a new pc. Any suggestions on where to go?? Any websites? I usually go to tigerdirect.com

Me too.

[CockySOB]

Keep an eye on http://Slickdealz.net and watch for the different Dell deals. The guys there watch all the promotions and usually find some extraordinary deals. You'll notice that they don't have a high opinion of TigerDirect's rebate program, but it's still a solid site for pricing and deal research.

[Doniston]

Keep an eye on http://Slickdealz.net and watch for the different Dell deals. The guys there watch all the promotions and usually find some extraordinary deals. You'll notice that they don't have a high opinion of TigerDirect's rebate program, but it's still a solid site for pricing and deal research.

And I wouldn't deal with Dell if I had to go without a Computer.

[Yurt]

But it can cost the same or a bit more than the plastic boxes to DIY. And then you have to buy the software too. That's what I found anyway.

I'll buy a replacement part in a heartbeat and install it, but a new build just doesn't seem cost effective to me when all is said an done.

Strange, I missed this post....


Anyhoo, saw it given the post today. As I said:

It is often about the same price or a tad more than the plastic boxes.

Software does cost, and OEM sofware, while less money, does not give you the security that the full License will. That being, try bringing a problem to microsoft about windows when you buy a pre-made comp. Its not as easy as you think.

My opinion is that if you should pick and choose, have Frys build it (if you don't want to DIY), and though it may be a wee bit more (not always), it will be worth much more down the road.