Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Jun 11th 2005, 11:35 am
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Re: Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Originally Posted by logan
Mr Logan builds his own computers and was wondering if anyone knows where he can get all the components at a good price? He's found a couple of online sites only. The sooner he builds a new one....the sooner I get to use it 
Jun 11th 2005, 11:55 am
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Re: Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Logan try Computer Alliance (Sharpy gave the URL) or the disc shop - I think its http://www.thediscshop.com.au . They do the best prices on components that I have found.
Jun 11th 2005, 1:00 pm
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Re: Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Originally Posted by logan
Mr Logan builds his own computers and was wondering if anyone knows where he can get all the components at a good price? He's found a couple of online sites only. The sooner he builds a new one....the sooner I get to use it
I have some contacts in the component distribution channel, somewhere. I can try to dig the info out if required
Jun 11th 2005, 1:16 pm
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Re: Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Originally Posted by logan
Mr Logan builds his own computers and was wondering if anyone knows where he can get all the components at a good price? He's found a couple of online sites only. The sooner he builds a new one....the sooner I get to use it
In town we use QIC near the Post Office Square on Adelaide Street - they are slightly more than places like computer alliance (but only slightly) but very convenient for our work.
Also, if you are after networking components, I know a reseller/wholesaler who can get really good prices on NetGear etc. I will try and find out if he takes orders from the general public.
Cheers,
DagBoy
Jun 11th 2005, 2:25 pm
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Re: Best place to buy a new computer in Oz
Originally Posted by DagBoy
Or try Umart Online. A lot of my colleagues get stuff from there. You can usually order it online and then it will be ready for collection later that day for standard things. You will not get the level of advice (e.g. comparisons of components) that places like computer alliance give you, but if you know exactly what you want they will probably be cheaper.
In town we use QIC near the Post Office Square on Adelaide Street - they are slightly more than places like computer alliance (but only slightly) but very convenient for our work.
Also, if you are after networking components, I know a reseller/wholesaler who can get really good prices on NetGear etc. I will try and find out if he takes orders from the general public.
Cheers,
DagBoy
In town we use QIC near the Post Office Square on Adelaide Street - they are slightly more than places like computer alliance (but only slightly) but very convenient for our work.
Also, if you are after networking components, I know a reseller/wholesaler who can get really good prices on NetGear etc. I will try and find out if he takes orders from the general public.
Cheers,
DagBoy
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