Who are the best UK PC hardware retailers/online?

Konovalov · 11-25-05, 08:52 AM

It's come to that time where I need to consider either purchasing a made to spec or to build myself a new pc rig. My old MSI KT266a, Athlon XP 1900+, 1024mb ram, and GF4 4400 128mb based system is starting to feel it's age now.

What or who are the best retailers to buy my components from here within the United Kingdom? I am located about half an hour outside London but would probably purchase online. Who are the best companies out there for products, price, and customer service?

Bellman · 11-25-05, 09:39 AM

Was about to post "Currys'' and ''Dixons'' - just to tease.

I am in the same situation Athlon XP 1800 on a unbelievable MX200 graphics card.

Seriously considering a Rock Notebook Desktop replacement as there is some seriously powerfull kit
available now. Rock Direct 'give' a 3 years insurance backed RTB warranty which pips Evesham.
But that aside the latters equivalent/s beat Rock (only just) for value and performance. (And they have local stores)
Looking at Dell and Fujitsu Simons too. Latter has some good deals
(less the monitor) plus cheapish service. Former seem to have slipped a little value-wise.

But with Xmas costs cant see me talking a unit down this side of the New Year.

Konovalov · 11-25-05, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bellman

Was about to post "Currys'' and ''Dixons'' - just to tease.

But you forgot to add PC World to your list.

That Rock Direct mob seem to specialise in Notebooks. I'm looking to build a powerhouse desktop rig for home. I'm wondering what peoples experiences have been in terms of purchasing from online vendors. So basically I would like to buy the components myself or find a company that will build exactly to my specs here within the UK.

retired1212 · 11-25-05, 09:55 AM

http://www.pixmania.com

I bought around 3000â‚¬ stuffs from them. Reliable guys. Once they forgot the send camera case to me. On my mail, they send it and they didn't charge for the DHL delivery service.

XabbaRus · 11-25-05, 10:14 AM

Don't get fujitsu siemens ever.

Oh I bought my eMachines from PC world 9 months ago and all is well.

PC worlds components and pcs are fine, just their customer service and staff are rubbish.

Ramius · 11-25-05, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konovalov

.... Who are the best companies out there for products, price, and customer service?

I cant say these are the best out there, but ive used them with little or no problems at all in the past...

www.pcaccessories4u.com

www.novatech.co.uk

www.svp.co.uk

www.overclockers.co.uk

www.ebuyer.co.uk

Should at least give you something to look at

Konovalov · 11-26-05, 02:11 AM

Thanks guys for the help. That will get me started on the way to finding what I need for a simulation orrientated gaming rig. Cheers!

11-25-05, 08:52 AM	#1
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Who are the best UK PC hardware retailers/online? It's come to that time where I need to consider either purchasing a made to spec or to build myself a new pc rig. My old MSI KT266a, Athlon XP 1900+, 1024mb ram, and GF4 4400 128mb based system is starting to feel it's age now. What or who are the best retailers to buy my components from here within the United Kingdom? I am located about half an hour outside London but would probably purchase online. Who are the best companies out there for products, price, and customer service? __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

11-25-05, 09:39 AM	#2
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Was about to post "Currys'' and ''Dixons'' - just to tease. I am in the same situation Athlon XP 1800 on a unbelievable MX200 graphics card. Seriously considering a Rock Notebook Desktop replacement as there is some seriously powerfull kit available now. Rock Direct 'give' a 3 years insurance backed RTB warranty which pips Evesham. But that aside the latters equivalent/s beat Rock (only just) for value and performance. (And they have local stores) Looking at Dell and Fujitsu Simons too. Latter has some good deals (less the monitor) plus cheapish service. Former seem to have slipped a little value-wise. But with Xmas costs cant see me talking a unit down this side of the New Year. __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

11-25-05, 09:55 AM	#4
retired1212 Officer Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Pole, World Posts: 240 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	http://www.pixmania.com I bought around 3000â‚¬ stuffs from them. Reliable guys. Once they forgot the send camera case to me. On my mail, they send it and they didn't charge for the DHL delivery service. __________________ Sub has been gifted to enemy in exchange of asylum and money

11-25-05, 10:14 AM	#5
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Don't get fujitsu siemens ever. Oh I bought my eMachines from PC world 9 months ago and all is well. PC worlds components and pcs are fine, just their customer service and staff are rubbish. __________________

11-26-05, 02:11 AM	#7
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for the help. That will get me started on the way to finding what I need for a simulation orrientated gaming rig. Cheers! __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)