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[hixxy9241]

hi guys im new to the forum as you may of noticed(or may not of).

im just sitting back reading some posts but would like some info to save me some £'s as iv realised im bein "conned" when i shop at retailers

im always going to PC world if i need anything but dont think i will anymore after reading i can get the same product if not better cheaper off the net.

what sites do you recommend buying upgrades and such from so i dont wona become one of those victims of RRP?

 

[Nic]

www.newegg.com
www.savestore.com

 

[hixxy9241]

when buying from the states theres a import tax or something isnt there?

im in the U.K

 

[hixxy9241]

Heres the spec on my tower,what upgrades can i do to make it awesome?

2.9GHz
-intel pentium4 processor 515
-512MB DDR
-80GB HDD
-16x DVD+R/RW (double layer)
-ATI RADEON 9250SE 128MB

thats the current spec,is it any good?

 

[pelvis_3]

Heres the spec on my tower,what upgrades can i do to make it awesome?

2.9GHz
-intel pentium4 processor 515
-512MB DDR
-80GB HDD
-16x DVD+R/RW (double layer)
-ATI RADEON 9250SE 128MB

thats the current spec,is it any good?

Please start a new thread in the appropriate Forum if you wish for upgrade advice!

 

[Matt555]

Post a new thread in the New Build/Upgrade section of the forums for that,
here are some good UK sites though
www.overclockers.co.uk
www.eclipsecomputers.com
www.savastore.com
www.rlsupplies.co.uk (good for blank media, they have quite a lot at cheap prices)

 

[pelvis_3]

Post a new thread in the New Build/Upgrade section of the forums for that

Beat Ya :)

 

[hixxy9241]

Please start a new thread in the appropriate Forum if you wish for upgrade advice!

oh soooooo sorry about my mistake:rolleyes:

 

[Matt555]

Yeah, damn me and my slow typing....or just my timing on replying

 

[pelvis_3]

No, it's not slow typing. Probably because you had to add links which i didn't :)