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edgeprod · 04-24-2006, 09:45 PM

Before you say it: I'm not interested in building my own. My time is valuable to me.

Falcon Northwest just bent me over, and didn't use any lube. A system I bought from them less than a year ago is a doorstop, and they are using a technicality to refuse to service it. Fuck them and the dicks they rode in on.

I just bought a new Mac, but would also like to have a PC until the new Intel Mac desktop machines come out later this year.

Can someone suggest a company they've worked with that will do a good job? I am hesitant to use Alienware, because I fear that the same dogshit technical support that Dell now has will plague the Alienware line after the acquisition.

James Greuel · 04-24-2006, 10:56 PM

Edge,
Post if you want me to hook you up with my builder.
I tell him what I want it to do, and he sends me a computer that has a sound card, that works with the Graphics board, that has two gigs of Ram, and three hard drives, and it all works. With all the programs I want.

edgeprod · 04-24-2006, 11:11 PM

Does he work for a major company? I don't want to build it myself, or have someone who isn't with a "major" build it.

It's about service, and the warranty. Most of the majors offer overnight service on systems over $10,000.

qwe · 04-24-2006, 11:16 PM

dont be a pussy and build it yourself... will take you 1 hour to put shit together and you can build amazing machine for like $3k.. and save urself 7g's

i actually build mine a month ago, took 1-2hours tops

dissipate · 04-24-2006, 11:17 PM

madawgz · 04-24-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dissipate

that guy is a genius!

Cyrano · 04-24-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by qwe

dont be a pussy and build it yourself... will take you 1 hour to put shit together and you can build amazing machine for like $3k.. and save urself 7g's

i actually build mine a month ago, took 1-2hours tops

What he said.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by qwe

dont be a pussy and build it yourself... will take you 1 hour to put shit together and you can build amazing machine for like $3k.. and save urself 7g's

i actually build mine a month ago, took 1-2hours tops

And what happens when the custom-built memory dies? I should warehouse it here? What about when the liquid-cooling system spurts all over the motherboard, trashing all of my components? Who should I call?

Are you really so poor you can't spend $10,000 as an INVESTMENT in not being down if something goes wrong?

I've built enough systems over the years to know that it pays to go with a major company for a high-end system. Sure, if it's a $3,000 system, built it yourself -- knock yourself out. Be cheap. But for something that you use for your BUSINESS? You're just asking for trouble.

Webby · 04-25-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by edgeprod

And what happens when the custom-built memory dies? I should warehouse it here? What about when the liquid-cooling system spurts all over the motherboard, trashing all of my components? Who should I call?

Are you really so poor you can't spend $10,000 as an INVESTMENT in not being down if something goes wrong?

I've built enough systems over the years to know that it pays to go with a major company for a high-end system. Sure, if it's a $3,000 system, built it yourself -- knock yourself out. Be cheap. But for something that you use for your BUSINESS? You're just asking for trouble.

Mmmm ... Hardly an investment. It's a metal box which depreciates at a rate faster than Haliburton signs crooked contracts.

There is also nothing mystical about it - any box fucks up whether it is cheap or expensive and it's quicker to call yourself for support.

Choppa · 04-25-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dissipate

Id recommend this guy he looks like an awesome computer builder
bet he's just a whiz with DOS

woj · 04-25-2006, 02:49 AM

You are seriously looking to spend $10k on a desktop pc?

chaze · 04-25-2006, 02:51 AM

Go with Dell or contact DWHS, I'm sure either way it will be bad ass and have great support.

biftek · 04-25-2006, 03:03 AM

10k on a desktop ? fuck me , what the fuck are you building , sure 10l might with a huge ass monitor , but on parts in a desktop your getting ripped off

liquid cooling you only really need if your planning overclocking or if want an ultra quiet pc

and custom memory ? wtf

all hardware parts you buy have warranty just the same as anything else you buy

i've built enough system to know that they hardly ever fuck up

biftek · 04-25-2006, 03:10 AM

10k on a desktop ? fuck me , what the fuck are you building , sure 10k might be with a huge ass monitor , but on parts in a desktop your getting ripped off

liquid cooling you only really need if your planning overclocking or if want an ultra quiet pc

and custom memory ? wtf

all hardware parts you buy have warranty just the same as anything else you buy

i've built enough system to know that they hardly ever fuck up

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Webby

There is also nothing mystical about it - any box fucks up whether it is cheap or expensive and it's quicker to call yourself for support.

Not when your components take a while to be shipped. Overnight service is the key.

The INVESTMENT is in your uptime, not in the machine.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by biftek

10k on a desktop ? fuck me , what the fuck are you building , sure 10l might with a huge ass monitor , but on parts in a desktop your getting ripped off

liquid cooling you only really need if your planning overclocking or if want an ultra quiet pc

and custom memory ? wtf

all hardware parts you buy have warranty just the same as anything else you buy

i've built enough system to know that they hardly ever fuck up

This one was $12k. The monitors are a 24" and a 30", from Dell.

The memory is for video editing.

The "warranty" you get on parts doesn't including getting a replacement the NEXT DAY or SAME DAY. Correct me if I'm wrong here, and I'll be the first to build a new one.

And I don't have them fuck up often either, but with this doorstop sitting dead, and Falcon Northwest not caring about that ... I can see the value in going with someone more interested in serving their customers.

L-Pink · 04-25-2006, 12:16 PM

I'm a mac guy but have one of these also

http://www.pugetsystems.com

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 03:11 PM

Yeah, I just bought an Intel Mac myself -- amazing!! I can't wait for the desktops. Load it up with 8GB-16GB of RAM, quad-system, and it's going to SCREAM!

WWC-Pajio · 04-25-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dissipate

..... I saw like this case before!!

it's really sucks!

anyway nice pic

Validus · 04-25-2006, 03:26 PM

HP Workstations all the way...

Z · 04-25-2006, 04:21 PM

Monarch...custom, high-end, awesome service. I love my Monarch.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 04:28 PM

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Monarch...custom, high-end, awesome service. I love my Monarch.

Haven't heard of them. I have used Alienware, Falcon Northwest, and Voodoo. What is Monarch's website? Do you recommend a specific model? How has their service been?

fr0gman · 04-25-2006, 04:35 PM

This is the dumbest thread of the day.

Z · 04-25-2006, 04:50 PM

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/

They will build pretty much anything. I built God's computer there about 6 months ago, matched it with two 24" Dell LCDs and loved it.

I only had to use their support once, but it was great and if you buy the extra warranties, they're really worth it.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fr0gman

This is the dumbest thread of the day.

biftek · 04-25-2006, 05:29 PM

well if you want to spend 10K on a pc then go for it , its your money when your pc is suddenly worth fuck all just remember that the ppl here at gfy that know a bit about computers treid to get you to change your mind

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 05:46 PM

If you don't have a good support plan -- and your PC is the high-end kind that cannot be serviced with "off the shelf" parts, you're fucked.

Being down for a couple of days costs me more than the cost of the "right" kind of PC, with the "right" kind of support.

If you're only making like $1,000/day, that's one thing. If you're serious about your business, you don't risk it. Did you build your own car?

Downtime · 04-25-2006, 05:47 PM

Alienware - i just got mine in december and love it!

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by johnafacade

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/

They will build pretty much anything. I built God's computer there about 6 months ago, matched it with two 24" Dell LCDs and loved it.

I only had to use their support once, but it was great and if you buy the extra warranties, they're really worth it.

Yeah, I did a 24" and a 30", because of the video editing. I agree with you on the extra warranties -- glad to see someone doesn't have their head up their ass when it comes to support.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Downtime

Alienware - i just got mine in december and love it!

You don't worry that now that they're owned by Dell, their service will be just as shitty?

Cyrano · 04-25-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by edgeprod

Yeah, I did a 24" and a 30", because of the video editing. I agree with you on the extra warranties -- glad to see someone doesn't have their head up their ass when it comes to support.

Do you lack computer knowledge? If so, support would be important.

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrano

Do you lack computer knowledge? If so, support would be important.

Computer knowledge gets you custom parts overnight?

I think you lack the reading skills necessary to understand that "big" companies warehouse the components I need -- things NewEgg doesn't have.

I wouldn't expect someone of limited technical knowledge to understand, but thanks for visiting!

edgeprod · 04-25-2006, 06:18 PM

Purchasing from Monarch or Alienware, thanks for everyone's input!

04-24-2006, 09:45 PM	#1
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Recommend a Computer Builder? Before you say it: I'm not interested in building my own. My time is valuable to me. Falcon Northwest just bent me over, and didn't use any lube. A system I bought from them less than a year ago is a doorstop, and they are using a technicality to refuse to service it. Fuck them and the dicks they rode in on. I just bought a new Mac, but would also like to have a PC until the new Intel Mac desktop machines come out later this year. Can someone suggest a company they've worked with that will do a good job? I am hesitant to use Alienware, because I fear that the same dogshit technical support that Dell now has will plague the Alienware line after the acquisition.

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04-24-2006, 10:56 PM	#2
James Greuel Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 243	Edge, Post if you want me to hook you up with my builder. I tell him what I want it to do, and he sends me a computer that has a sound card, that works with the Graphics board, that has two gigs of Ram, and three hard drives, and it all works. With all the programs I want.

04-24-2006, 11:11 PM	#3
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Does he work for a major company? I don't want to build it myself, or have someone who isn't with a "major" build it. It's about service, and the warranty. Most of the majors offer overnight service on systems over $10,000.

04-24-2006, 11:16 PM	#4
qwe Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,109	dont be a pussy and build it yourself... will take you 1 hour to put shit together and you can build amazing machine for like $3k.. and save urself 7g's i actually build mine a month ago, took 1-2hours tops

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04-25-2006, 02:51 AM	#12
chaze Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,752	Go with Dell or contact DWHS, I'm sure either way it will be bad ass and have great support.

04-25-2006, 03:03 AM	#13
biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	10k on a desktop ? fuck me , what the fuck are you building , sure 10l might with a huge ass monitor , but on parts in a desktop your getting ripped off liquid cooling you only really need if your planning overclocking or if want an ultra quiet pc and custom memory ? wtf all hardware parts you buy have warranty just the same as anything else you buy i've built enough system to know that they hardly ever fuck up

04-25-2006, 03:10 AM	#14
biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	10k on a desktop ? fuck me , what the fuck are you building , sure 10k might be with a huge ass monitor , but on parts in a desktop your getting ripped off liquid cooling you only really need if your planning overclocking or if want an ultra quiet pc and custom memory ? wtf all hardware parts you buy have warranty just the same as anything else you buy i've built enough system to know that they hardly ever fuck up

04-25-2006, 12:16 PM	#17
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	I'm a mac guy but have one of these also http://www.pugetsystems.com

04-25-2006, 03:11 PM	#18
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Yeah, I just bought an Intel Mac myself -- amazing!! I can't wait for the desktops. Load it up with 8GB-16GB of RAM, quad-system, and it's going to SCREAM!

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Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	HP Workstations all the way...

04-25-2006, 04:21 PM	#21
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	Monarch...custom, high-end, awesome service. I love my Monarch.

04-25-2006, 04:50 PM	#24
Z Vidi Vici Veni Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6,308	http://www.monarchcomputer.com/ They will build pretty much anything. I built God's computer there about 6 months ago, matched it with two 24" Dell LCDs and loved it. I only had to use their support once, but it was great and if you buy the extra warranties, they're really worth it.

04-25-2006, 05:29 PM	#26
biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	well if you want to spend 10K on a pc then go for it , its your money when your pc is suddenly worth fuck all just remember that the ppl here at gfy that know a bit about computers treid to get you to change your mind

04-25-2006, 05:46 PM	#27
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	If you don't have a good support plan -- and your PC is the high-end kind that cannot be serviced with "off the shelf" parts, you're fucked. Being down for a couple of days costs me more than the cost of the "right" kind of PC, with the "right" kind of support. If you're only making like $1,000/day, that's one thing. If you're serious about your business, you don't risk it. Did you build your own car?

04-25-2006, 06:18 PM	#33
edgeprod Permanently Gone Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,019	Purchasing from Monarch or Alienware, thanks for everyone's input!