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Old 06-08-2007, 06:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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PC source comparable to Envision

A friends old PIII got zapped by lightning this a.m and he called for recommendations. Other than telling him no Dell, no HP, no Gateway, no Compaq, I don't know of any company other than Envision Computers. For comparing are there equally reliable sources for pc's in the 500-700 dollar range (home pc, no games)

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Old 06-09-2007, 01:59 AM   #2 (permalink)
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AVAdirect is a very well rated builder with the best prices,plus great customer support,and a wide range of choices for systems.Velocity Micro costs a bit more,but also gets good ratings.The same goes for KC Computers.
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I looked at some of the bargain systems that AVA sells and they are interesting. I am not familiar though with the motherboard manufacturers. Abit, Gigabyte, and Asus have always been my favorites. Of the less expensive boards offered, what is the reliability? (Biostar ECS, etc)
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I'm not all that familiar with the less expensive brands,motherboards are the one area I don't skimp on,since it's the foundation of the whole system.I believe ASROCK is the budget division of ASUS.Since your friend isn't looking for a high end gaming machine,though,the major brands all carry less expensive models.
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