I am getting a new computer after 5 years. Oddly, I seem to be reversing trends in terms of pricing. My new computer will actually cost me more than my previous one. What am I going to do with the new one? Same sort as stuff as with the current one. I am going to install Linux on it and use it as my desktop. I will likely convert my current machine to a server to host files and who knows what else.
So, what does it have? It has an Intel Dual Core processors clocked at 2.8Ghz, a really cool ASUS motherboard, an NCQ enabled Seagate hard drive, 2GB of DDR2 RAM running at 533Mhz, an LG 16x DVD burner, a 6600 LE MSI Video card (with DVI and TVO), one of those fancy floppy disks with multiple memory card readers and the kicker, a funky kick-ass case that looks like a critter from some game. It is called the NZXT Nemesis Elite and I have stolen a pic from a site and put it here:
The eye of this case can be modified to change colours (wow!). I should get it next Saturday.
My biggest surprise so far with this purchase has been the price and quality of service. I know it is early days and this may come back to bite me in the behind, but anyway I shall say what I intend to say. I spec'ed this configuration at over 10 stores online that are local. These people had the best price. By as much as $100 or more. I have no idea how they do it. I hope they don't put in half the parts or something to keep the prices low. These people by the way are Can Computer in Richmond.
The other thing that totally surprised me was that their store was clean, well-organised and had knowledgeable and courteous staff. These fellows were clean shaven white folk in a shirt and tie. That really surprised me for a) it is a computer store after all and b) because this is Richmond after all. So far, I am quite impressed by these folks. I usually buy all my computer related stuff from NCIX but decided to go to these people on account of price and my friend's recommendation. I trust his faith in these folks.
They made me pay 10% of the price and told me I won't be charged the extra 2% if I pay cash or by Debit. I have seen that practice in other places too. I guess these people really do their best to save you money.
Anyway, I can't wait to get this machine and see how it goes :)
So, what does it have? It has an Intel Dual Core processors clocked at 2.8Ghz, a really cool ASUS motherboard, an NCQ enabled Seagate hard drive, 2GB of DDR2 RAM running at 533Mhz, an LG 16x DVD burner, a 6600 LE MSI Video card (with DVI and TVO), one of those fancy floppy disks with multiple memory card readers and the kicker, a funky kick-ass case that looks like a critter from some game. It is called the NZXT Nemesis Elite and I have stolen a pic from a site and put it here:
The eye of this case can be modified to change colours (wow!). I should get it next Saturday.
My biggest surprise so far with this purchase has been the price and quality of service. I know it is early days and this may come back to bite me in the behind, but anyway I shall say what I intend to say. I spec'ed this configuration at over 10 stores online that are local. These people had the best price. By as much as $100 or more. I have no idea how they do it. I hope they don't put in half the parts or something to keep the prices low. These people by the way are Can Computer in Richmond.
The other thing that totally surprised me was that their store was clean, well-organised and had knowledgeable and courteous staff. These fellows were clean shaven white folk in a shirt and tie. That really surprised me for a) it is a computer store after all and b) because this is Richmond after all. So far, I am quite impressed by these folks. I usually buy all my computer related stuff from NCIX but decided to go to these people on account of price and my friend's recommendation. I trust his faith in these folks.
They made me pay 10% of the price and told me I won't be charged the extra 2% if I pay cash or by Debit. I have seen that practice in other places too. I guess these people really do their best to save you money.
Anyway, I can't wait to get this machine and see how it goes :)
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