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# Advice needed!
I have a nasty rash on my belly stretching down to my ba...

No, actually I happen to have about £900 and am looking for a decent new PC. Can anyone suggest a good place to look, other than Dixon/Currys/Dell et al?

Also any suggestions for a good web host as mine is quite frankly arse-juice. Say under £50 a year...
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:26, archived)
# apart from
going to dell(where you'll get a good deal and a nice pc) I suggest making it yourself. Way cheaper.
(I helped save b3ta! Alfie, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:31, archived)
# [Shudder]
Not sure if I'm ready for that kind of responsibility...
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:33, archived)
# go to
www.downtowncomputers.co.uk
(I helped save b3ta! jiva nearly always up for a game of scrabble, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:38, archived)
# whoa
they are expensive!!

www.pcindex.co.uk

very good price comparison - but komplette are pretty much cheapest atm
(I helped save b3ta! Darkedge, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:41, archived)
# Agreed
I'd recommend anyone thinking of getting a new PC to build it themselves - out of eggs and carpet fluff if possible.

Alfie you got that email yet?
(I helped save b3ta! Straw Dog, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:34, archived)
# not yet,
Ive been messing about with flying v's and carvaggios, hang on...

yup! got it, Ill stick it up in a tic.

um, the thing is, i cant host the images for you, you need to send me links mate!
(I helped save b3ta! Alfie, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:53, archived)
# I Posted The Links Before
Here they are again I'll also email them to you
www.frogofdoom.com/sams/cowhead.jpg (small thumbnail type thingy)
www.frogofdoom.com/sams/cowhead1024.jpg
www.frogofdoom.com/sams/cowhead1280.jpg

Sorry that sounded a bit twatty I'm just excited about having my wallpaper on your site :)
(I helped save b3ta! Straw Dog, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:09, archived)
# actually
I'm not sure it is that much cheaper.
It is cheaper than getting ripped-off at Currys, but there are plenty of cheap PC builders.
I wouldn't recommend building your own PC to someone who doesn't have any experience with hardware.
I know it isn't that difficult, but if you hit a problem, a novice wouldn't know how to sort it out.
(I helped save b3ta! Slim has found god. He was down the back of the sofa., Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:50, archived)
# dixons? currys?
what the hell are you thinking of man

*slaps face*

youth of today, too lazy to build your own. Tut! i suggest building yourown, unless you don't want to tinker about with lots of electronics.

depends on what you want the machine for, tattyswaping?, games machine?, or hardened exhell user?


(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:32, archived)
# Mostly making music
But S'gotta be a pretty generic one so as my better half, who also controls the purse strings, can use it for her Nursing degree...
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:36, archived)
# hummmmm....
your gonna wanna have a nice big hard drive(maybe 2, so you can keep your music stuff away from the misses), a good deal of ram, and a nice 'n' quick processor (i say, steer clear of the celeron, i say)

check evesham or mesh or dabs or insite or if you know someone in the trade Micro-P.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:44, archived)
# Tell me about it...
... Got a 500mh p3 Dell that actually cries when I'm making tunes at the moment. Greedy music software, phat .wav samples - Arrrghhh. Need new pc quick, but not enough time to actually make one myself...
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:50, archived)
# also,
get a decent soundcard with low latency if you're making music - get a hammerfall if you you have too much money ;-)

oh, and make sure the harddrive's nice and fast.
(I helped save b3ta! nyarlathotep, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:51, archived)
# build
your own
www.ebuyer.com/
(I helped save b3ta! aubergene, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:33, archived)
# i am on supanames
paying about £35 a year, enough space php pop3email etc, no audio or video files though

try www.novatech.co.uk for your computer
or www.dabs.com
(I helped save b3ta! raw-edge, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:33, archived)
# novatech are shite
try pcindex.co.uk for parts

and eversham micros for full systems
(I helped save b3ta! Darkedge, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:35, archived)
# .
www.savastore.com
(I helped save b3ta! monkeymanblue mathematically safe, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:00, archived)
# Couldnt recommend savastore ...
... I bought a "custom" Aries off their website. Took them 5 weeks to eventually deliver (Parts marked as "In stock" on the site were actually out of stock IRL). When the guy delivered it, he said "I'll be back" - and he was - 5 days later to have the RAM replaced. Oh, and driver discs missing. Dodgy USB Ports. Cheap though, but you did say you wanted one in a hurry ...
(murk, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:27, archived)
# you could build a very good one
for that money if you can be bothered to do the research and aren't fussed about warranties and support.

I often buy bits from www.dabs.com
(dognutz, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:33, archived)
# Dabs
Are quite expensive www.scan.co.uk are cheap but their customer service sucks monkey cock.
Personally I'd recommend www.komplett.co.uk they are the best I have used and I'm a hardware whore.
(I helped save b3ta! Straw Dog, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:37, archived)
# I have a local place in Glasgow
www.infiniti.co.uk they are pleasingly cheap, and there is a face to throw any broken stuff back at.
(thediscokingpin, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:43, archived)
# Build it
its easy. You can make up a system for a few sheckles, and you then know how to fix it if need be, and upgrade.
(thediscokingpin, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:39, archived)
# Thanks all
For the handy hints. I'll check it all out.

Anyone know what the MAXX pcs from special reserve are like?
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:44, archived)
# ha ha ha
i used to work for them

the PC are ok, what one were you looking at?
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:47, archived)
# The
MAXX P4 2400 with Soundblaster Audigy [Drool]. Just out of my price range, but a few bank jobs and a night down the dogs should sort that out...

Or maybe tapping up the parents...
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:00, archived)
# you really could build the same spec machine`
cheaper yourself.

look in all the pc mags at the moment (PC PLUS has one in this month) and they will tell you what you need to put a machine together properly.

if you want a serious sound card for music making i suggest that you take a look at this or for the cheaper option try the STAudio DSP24V from here
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:14, archived)
# I Concur
The Soundblaster cards although quite nice for gaming aren't really a patch on most of the proper audio cards - your much better off buying something designed primarily for music rather then gaming.
(I helped save b3ta! Straw Dog, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:18, archived)
# Thanks Thor SonofOdin
You've been very kind, always thought you'd be very gruff and nordic. But you've been very helpful :)

Wait a minute! Your not really a norse god of thunder are you?
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:19, archived)
# yes i am
don't anger me or i will have to smite you
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:29, archived)
# Eeeek!
[Runs for cover, trips, gets up, runs some more]
(I helped save b3ta! gurningchimp, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:34, archived)
# ok i'll let you off this time
but do check out the STAudio24V, it is a class card and not too expensive.
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:43, archived)
# If you're building your own (recommended)
try overclockers.co.uk at least of the mobo/CPUs (dunno what their prices are like compared to the ones mentioned above for everything else though)
(I helped save b3ta! nyarlathotep, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:45, archived)
# Overclockers
Customer service is even worse then Scans.
(I helped save b3ta! Straw Dog, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:50, archived)
# i'll
second that

they were ok, but have gone downhill for some reason
(I helped save b3ta! Thor_sonofodin has done things, terrible things on, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 14:57, archived)
# my mate will build u one if u want
www.jazzonline.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

his techness is better than his web design, honest...
(I helped save b3ta! Godzuki needs more sleep., Thu 21 Nov 2002, 15:21, archived)
# New PC
Jonty303, Thu 21 Nov 2002, 16:25, archived)