Local system builders? preferably North York or Thornhill

[Michael Lauzon]

On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 08:37, John Myshrall <jmyshrall-v+ARZjKqHIj3fQ9qLvQP4Q at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On 10-06-17 01:07 AM, Walter Dnes wrote:
>>
>>   Any custom system-builders in the North York / Thornhill area?
>>
>>   As I mentioned in another thread, I may be having hardware problems
>> with a machine.  This could be my excuse to get a real 64-bit system.
>> My first reaction was to look at Dell's website.  The problem is, when
>> you get to 8 gigabytes, they only offer 2 consumer systems.  And those
>> are loaded with mandatory crud like a 23 or 24 inch monitor, and a
>> super-duper ATI Radeon video card.  Paying extra is one thing; but I
>> draw the line at cutting corners on the basics in order to get extra
>> stuff I don't want/need.
>>
>>   I'm looking at getting a machine with 8 gigs of RAM and integrated
>> ethernet/GPU/sound and not much in the way of bells/whistles.  I already
>> have a monitor/keyboard/mouse/speakers, thank you.  Of course, linux
>> compatability is required.  With the exception of the outsourced Poulsbo
>> fiasco, Intel has been pretty good recently with linux compatability.
>> I'd rather their integrated GPU than ATI or nVidia.
>>
>>   Due to seizures years ago, I don't have a driver's licence.  I live
>> near the corner of Dufferin+Steeles, so I can take either TTC or YRT
>> buses.  That's the reason for my preference for North York or Thornhill,
>> but I'd consider further away.  I have a neighbour in our condo building
>> who'll occasionally drive me to out-of-the-way places, and I let his
>> relatives use my empty parking spot when they visit him, but I don't
>> want to impose too much.
>>
>
> Machines from the likes of Dell, HP, Acer etc are basically junk. The power
> supplies are usually 300 watt and the MBs are non standard.
>
> Your best option is do a little homework and assemble yourself.
>
> I'm actually building a new Frankie box this week myself. It's not bleeding
> edge but I will have a new machine with decent components.
>
> Canada computers, Tiger Direct and New Egg are my favourites. They all do on
> line but perhaps checking Canada Computers and Tiger Direct you can value
> pick your components and then get a friend to drive you.
>
> I picked up a New Egg Shell Cracker deal with an AM2+ board and Athlon dual
> core 2.9 G for $122.00 delivered. Not bleeding edge but much better than my
> aging 64 3000+.
>
> Good luck.
>
> John
>
>


You can also use NCIX.com, they do price matching, and the best way to
find lower prices is through PriceCanada.com


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Michael Lauzon
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