Trying to buy a computer in Toronto... - GoFuckYourself.com

jact · 12-08-2004, 01:35 PM

Anyone know any companies that will actually get back to you with a quote and deliver when you order it? I've been getting run around in circles for a couple weeks now by a few companies. Store suggestions most appreciated!

Indica · 12-08-2004, 01:37 PM

ordering online?
Why not just take a trip to your nearest bestbuy or futureshop..sweet deals out there right now.

dready · 12-08-2004, 01:44 PM

If you're downtown, I always just go to Canada Computer Warehouse on College St. GreyTech in Markham is good too.

Oh wait, you're in Oakville right? Not too sure...

JFK · 12-08-2004, 01:45 PM

MDG computers they are in the book

doober · 12-08-2004, 01:45 PM

futureshop?
your kidding right?

Phoenix · 12-08-2004, 01:46 PM

tiger direct in Markham

boner 2.0 · 12-08-2004, 01:50 PM

Avoid Futureshop and other kind of crap like that. NCIX is in Vancouver, I know it's the opposite way but they do kick ass, Phone them or other online they'll ship it to you via Purolator or expresspost lightning fast, and if you ask them to call you for the shipping date they'll do it.

My

sake · 12-08-2004, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by JFK
MDG computers they are in the book

yea they have some pretty good deals.. that's where i got my last PC..

JFK · 12-08-2004, 01:56 PM

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Originally posted by sake
yea they have some pretty good deals.. that's where i got my last PC..

I bought 3 there this year , love the 6 months no interest , no pay

iwantchixx · 12-08-2004, 01:58 PM

NCIX is the way to go. Good prices and fast delivery

Vitasoy · 12-08-2004, 02:01 PM

A lot of people from Toronto order from NCIX, cause they only get charge 1 Tax... :-)

Plus they price match competitors... even ebay sellers some times!

Vitasoy · 12-08-2004, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by boner 2.0
Avoid Futureshop and other kind of crap like that.

Agreed, waste of money buying commercial pcs.

For one thing they use cheap pc parts. You don't get to pick your prefs in models/brands...

They're over priced... plus they're not that upgradable. (If you plan on upgrading like HDS)

Only first timers or family household (that don't know much about pcs) buy them....

Lighter · 12-08-2004, 02:07 PM

http://www.questcomponents.com is great and in Toronto
just dont mention GFY

Dwreck · 12-08-2004, 02:10 PM

http://www.mdg.ca/

Magnus told me about that i have never ordered from there but if JFK says so it must be good.

r3ap3r · 12-08-2004, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by JFK
MDG computers they are in the book

I have an MDG laptop and using it right now. Got my laptop 3 days after ordering. MDG service is good. Dell can suck shit.

ElvisManson · 12-08-2004, 02:13 PM

Canada Computers on College Street.

if you already know your shit they are the best IMO. Not much in the ay of service if you don't know what you want though.

http://canadacomputers.com

jact · 12-08-2004, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by ElvisManson
Canada Computers on College Street.

if you already know your shit they are the best IMO. Not much in the ay of service if you don't know what you want though.

http://canadacomputers.com

I ordered my system from their Mississauga location weeks ago, it ended up a screaming match on the telephone two days ago when I found out not only did they lose my order the first time, but they just didn't bother to build it the second time... I've requested a new quote from the College location and I'll probably go this route, but damn....

ElvisManson · 12-08-2004, 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by jact
I ordered my system from their Mississauga location weeks ago, it ended up a screaming match on the telephone two days ago when I found out not only did they lose my order the first time, but they just didn't bother to build it the second time... I've requested a new quote from the College location and I'll probably go this route, but damn....

I have never ordered anything over the phone from them. I always just drive over to the store. Keep in mind they are ESL'ers ( at least at the college street location) and customer service is most defintely NOT one of their best points. Their prices are usually about the best around.

jact · 12-08-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by ElvisManson
I have never ordered anything over the phone from them. I always just drive over to the store. Keep in mind they are ESL'ers ( at least at the college street location) and customer service is most defintely NOT one of their best points. Their prices are usually about the best around.

I've always used their Kingston location (Due to where I used to live) and they were always the best to deal with by far (They had a English First Language woman running the store -- Made things a lot easier). I'm not looking forward to driving downtown just to drop off the deposit though. Wish they'd take my CC over the phone or something.

ElvisManson · 12-08-2004, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by jact
I've always used their Kingston location (Due to where I used to live) and they were always the best to deal with by far (They had a English First Language woman running the store -- Made things a lot easier). I'm not looking forward to driving downtown just to drop off the deposit though. Wish they'd take my CC over the phone or something.

if you want to epass me the money I can run it over for you..I live about 10 minutes from the store.

ICQ is 92533759

jact · 12-08-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by ElvisManson
if you want to epass me the money I can run it over for you..I live about 10 minutes from the store.

ICQ is 92533759

I may take you up on that, if I can't get xApster to do it for me

dready · 12-08-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by jact
I ordered my system from their Mississauga location weeks ago, it ended up a screaming match on the telephone two days ago when I found out not only did they lose my order the first time, but they just didn't bother to build it the second time... I've requested a new quote from the College location and I'll probably go this route, but damn....

I always just go and buy all the components I want from them at the College store and build it myself.

jact · 12-08-2004, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by dready
I always just go and buy all the components I want from them at the College store and build it myself.

Normally I would, but I want a nice clean install this time since the stupid case I ordered has a window in it (Why can't they make a 5 fan case that doesn't have a window?!). I'm a messssssssssssy computer builder.

dready · 12-08-2004, 02:43 PM

I HIGHLY recommend the Antec Sonata case if you don't have one yet!

directfiesta · 12-08-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix
tiger direct in Markham

www.tigerdirect.ca

great prices, fast shipping!

jact · 12-08-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by dready
I HIGHLY recommend the Antec Sonata case if you don't have one yet!

This is the case I've got on my quote: http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/Damier/v5000a.htm I'm open to suggestions for cases that are comparable with pre-installed fans. I don't want to muck with anything, I just want to plug it in and get to work.

ElvisManson · 12-08-2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by jact
I may take you up on that, if I can't get xApster to do it for me

cool...just lmk.

JFK · 12-08-2004, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by Dwreck
http://www.mdg.ca/

Magnus told me about that i have never ordered from there but if JFK says so it must be good.

I wouldnt go that far

xApster · 12-08-2004, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by jact
I may take you up on that, if I can't get xApster to do it for me

Say what?

dready · 12-08-2004, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by jact
This is the case I've got on my quote: http://www.thermaltake.com/xaserCase/Damier/v5000a.htm I'm open to suggestions for cases that are comparable with pre-installed fans. I don't want to muck with anything, I just want to plug it in and get to work.

The Sonata is designed to be quiet... and with just the fans it comes with it is very cool. Ergonomics are really impressive.

http://www.antec-inc.com/pro_details...p?ProdID=15138

WiredGuy · 12-08-2004, 04:41 PM

Dell.ca

So much easier and the service is really good.
WG

Oberon · 12-08-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by jact
Normally I would, but I want a nice clean install this time since the stupid case I ordered has a window in it (Why can't they make a 5 fan case that doesn't have a window?!). I'm a messssssssssssy computer builder.

Yes. You are.

Paul Waters · 12-08-2004, 08:50 PM

Highly recommended:

http://www.cnpcanada.com/

Just north of me; they get all my business.

Small, but they know their stuff.

cyberpunk · 12-09-2004, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by ElvisManson
I have never ordered anything over the phone from them. I always just drive over to the store. Keep in mind they are ESL'ers ( at least at the college street location) and customer service is most defintely NOT one of their best points. Their prices are usually about the best around.

I've been to the store @ pac mall too, same deal, they know what they are talkin about but exect you to do the sme, no alot of help on general stuff.

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boner 2.0 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,970	Avoid Futureshop and other kind of crap like that. NCIX is in Vancouver, I know it's the opposite way but they do kick ass, Phone them or other online they'll ship it to you via Purolator or expresspost lightning fast, and if you ask them to call you for the shipping date they'll do it. My __________________

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Lighter Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 207	http://www.questcomponents.com is great and in Toronto just dont mention GFY

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ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	Canada Computers on College Street. if you already know your shit they are the best IMO. Not much in the ay of service if you don't know what you want though. http://canadacomputers.com

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Paul Waters Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4,402	Highly recommended: http://www.cnpcanada.com/ Just north of me; they get all my business. Small, but they know their stuff. __________________ Paul