Where to go to build a PC?

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bellyfrog

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#79782 22-Mar-2011 12:29

Hey,

Sorry if this is a common question I tried using the search box at the top but no hits.

I'm looking to build a computer and I wonder if you have a website over here similar to overclockers in the UK (www.overclockers.co.uk).

You can basically choose all the PC components you want and they build it for you and ship it off.

I expect this has been asked before but I can't find it :(

Thanks

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#450704 22-Mar-2011 12:32

http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/systems/systembuilder.asp

CL is also pretty much the best customer service rated computer store in NZ.

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bellyfrog

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#450707 22-Mar-2011 12:44

Thank you very much :) and pricewise is it pretty good? I'm kinda unfamiliar with standard prices for PC parts over here.

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#450709 22-Mar-2011 12:47

Yeah they are normally pretty good with prices. Not the absolute cheapest, but certainly not all the far behind given they do free shipping and have great customer service.

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#450711 22-Mar-2011 13:11

Theres also Playtech on the North Shore in Auckland , good service and pricing.

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#450827 22-Mar-2011 16:40

Lias: Yeah they are normally pretty good with prices. Not the absolute cheapest, but certainly not all the far behind given they do free shipping and have great customer service.

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Not the cheapest for individual parts but they are competitive for systems and sets of parts like mobo/cpu/ram combo's etc. Very good service and support!

They also have a real physical store and have been around for many years unlike some of the super cheap "etailers".

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#450831 22-Mar-2011 16:55

+1 for Computer Lounge and/or Playtech.

Pay just a little extra (and some components they are the cheapest also) and their service is the best.

I had difficulties with PB Tech in the past, trying to get them to replace faulty goods under warranty (they would not replace , wanted to send off for testing first but I couldn't give up my laptop for a month while they farted around).

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#450836 22-Mar-2011 17:07

www.ascent.co.nz

Can be a little more expensive but their after sales support is top notch.

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#450841 22-Mar-2011 17:33

wreck90: +1 for Computer Lounge and/or Playtech.

Pay just a little extra (and some components they are the cheapest also) and their service is the best.

I had difficulties with PB Tech in the past, trying to get them to replace faulty goods under warranty (they would not replace , wanted to send off for testing first but I couldn't give up my laptop for a month while they farted around).

Computer Lounge also have a quite active build forum here...
http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/forum/Default.aspx?g=topics&f=36

Revogamer from CL can give you some solid recommendations for your budget (and probably a discount over the main website price / system builder page).