buying a box

Beanboy · 03-14-2002, 12:38 PM

Would like to find a place to build a complete box. Any suggestions?

Mead · 03-14-2002, 01:04 PM

I would look at a cardboard distributor in your area.
You can also use plastics metals and wood to make a box. Guess it just depends what kind of box you want. And how big.

03-14-2002, 01:06 PM

the phone book is your best bet for local stores that build computer for customers. get the phone numbers and call them up to see what they are offereing

amdkt7 · 03-14-2002, 01:57 PM

What kind of box?

If it's a computer, econo or overclocker?

Do you want to mail order?

Do you want to build it yourself from scratch?

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eweruk · 03-14-2002, 02:03 PM

Where are you located? There should be shops in your area to purchase materials for your "box" which I am assuming is a computer. Mead's response was also appropriate.

Local sites for me here

Keep in mind these are in $CND and I think we get hosed up here for prices.

Oh yes, excuse me! Welcome to TechIMO!

amdkt7 · 03-14-2002, 02:14 PM

Also it can be very helpful and interesting if you put your location in your profile.

Welcome to TechIMO

Beanboy · 03-14-2002, 02:36 PM

Beantown of course! ; ) Now one would expect to find many a local dealer to build a box=computer, but the only place around with the components I want is PCSFOREVERYONE, which only has so-so prices.

I'm not adverse to buying online if the price is right, I bought my current monitor and had it shipped, luckily it worked fine. My current computer I purchased from a local shop while I was at school (RPI for those that care).

I asked the question on the forum, since many of the top 50 vendors just sell parts. I like the ability to complain to one store if there is a problem, shipping rates for individual parts are getting too high, and it is just plain easier from the I perspective.

Looking at an 1800+ Athlon, 512 megs of RAM, 70-80 gig hardrive, DVD, CD-RW, ATi 8500 video card (for the decent dual monitor support) yadayada Not going to be overclocking it at this point.

Priced out at PCSFOREVERYONE, it comes in around $15xx or so. If anybody knows a B+M location that could offer it for less do tell. If I go online, figure it would need to be around $1200 or less to sway me.

Teedle, and thanks for the welcome!

-B

Banti · 03-14-2002, 02:41 PM

Beantown = Boston, Mass?

How about MicroCenter?

Also next time you go to PCs for Everyone!, pick up a Computer User. They list local hardware shops and prices. I use the one printed in ATL for my computer needs.

Banti

Beanboy · 03-15-2002, 07:13 AM

Microcenter doesn't offer a good selection of AMD-based systems along with the customized options I want. Actually just checked out PCSFOREVERYONE again, the price of the 8500 Radeon dropped $90 since the last time I checked, along with a couple of other key components I wanted. Going to cruise over there tomorrow and price a system out. Wish me luck!

Thud · 03-15-2002, 07:22 AM

www.newegg.com is a good place to order from. Great prices and reputation.

Try www.pricewatch.com as well. It's a "street price search engine". You should double check any vendors you might find on there at www.resellerratings.com.

Best of luck, and welcome to TechIMO.