where to get a machine...

dont_know_at_all · Post by **dont_know_at_all** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:29 pm

The wife is going to let me get a new machine, er, I told my wife that we're getting a new machine. Whee!

Are there any really good deals out there?

I'd like to get a top-of-the-line machine, but screw that. They fall off in value so fast that it feels like you got raped. I want something below the bleeding edge that hits that sweet spot where value crosses features.

Any ideas?

icon · Post by **icon** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:58 am

If you're still looking, it just so happens that my current roomate owns his own computer company!

E-Mail him at Josh@waukeshapc.com and let him know exactly what you want, or tell him what you plan on using it for, and he will hook you up with good deals... just mention that Icon sent you.

Also, ignore the prices and stuff on the website, the site is extremely outdated, and those prices are waaaaaay off. Just shoot him an E-Mail.

He's actually very good at being able to find the greatest prices vs features sweet spot you're looking for.

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BlueSkies · Post by **BlueSkies** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:16 am

If you're skilled in building them yourself you could always check out http://www.pricewatch.com and get decent components for pretty cheap.

icon · Post by **icon** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:50 am

DKAA - he says he responded to your E-Mail and you never replied... are you still interested?

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dont_know_at_all · Post by **dont_know_at_all** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 3:07 am

Uh, I never sent an email....

icon · Post by **icon** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 7:48 am

Well then I apologize, looking at the E-Mail myself, it looks as though someone else read this post, mentioned me, and E-Mailed Josh asking for a quote.

Well aside from that, Josh read your original post, and went through and priced ahead a great computer that would probably be very close to what you're looking for. You should E-Mail him and see if the system is what you had in mind. I think you'd like what he priced out, he's pretty good at coming up with a system that has features and power people are looking for at much lower prices then people would expect, without going with generic crap that breaks after two days.

Anyway, ignore his website, it's waaaay outdated and definately overpriced with today's rates, it hasn't been updated in years, seriously.

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Shin Noir · Post by **Shin Noir** » Mon Sep 08, 2003 5:47 am

lol old post, but icon you posted the same note twice about the site being way off.
That guy still doing the comp junk though?
May be interested on a price look, don't know if I'll buy though. =/

icon · Post by **icon** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 4:49 pm

Yeah, just hit him up at Josh@waukeshapc.com and ask him for a quote, tell him what kind of stuff you want, and let him work.

Don't forget to mention me though.

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driftinsupra · Post by **driftinsupra** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 6:02 pm

DKAA - Just Build it yourself...building computers is hella easy and cheap...my roommate gave be $700 to build him a computer and this is what I got him

AMD Athlon XP 2500+
512 DDR400 Ram
80 gig hard drive
256 meg ATI Radeo 9600Pro
Sweet Case
DVD Burner
CD Burner
5.1 Dolby Altec Lansing Speaker setup

Its a sweet ass computer. Go to www.pricewatch and do it all yourself....you will save a crapload of money that way

Ooka_Chokka · Post by **Ooka_Chokka** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 9:12 pm

And its easy as hell to get all of your programmatical needs sastisfied using Kazaa.

RIAA be damned, I can communicate anything I want to anyone. It just so happens i like speaking in 0's and 1's to any damn person who wants to listen!

L124RD · Post by **L124RD** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 11:35 am

Salutations,
Just remember to get the new shiftless keyboards, since of course under the DMCA... well...
I like www.ibuypower.com my friend got a computer there as cheap as I could've built from scratch... cool beans...

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 7:09 am

I like Mwave.com ( http://www.mwave.com/mwave/index.hmx? )
I put together some nice stuff there, its fully customizable, great selection, and a good RMA policy too.

(one problem, the postal people could not deliver an item for my friend, so it was returned, they assumed it was an RMA and sent a new one out, again...same problem, just be sure to e-mail them, good CS)

Dniper · Post by **Dniper** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 1:44 pm

I agree with the build it yourself idea. I've always saved tons and been able to have a state-of-the-art computer. I usually use pricewatch.com like was mentioned.

Although, another alternative is http://www.ebay.com. I havn't used it but a friend told me about a month ago he got a very nice computer setup for cheap. So I dunno, might want to check it out. http://listings.ebay.com/aw/plistings/l ... ml?from=R4

Ohmz · Post by **Ohmz** » Sat Dec 20, 2003 8:25 pm

I've had great experiences using newegg.com

NotSoCSharp · Post by **NotSoCSharp** » Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:03 am

I like Mwave.com ( http://www.mwave.com/mwave/index.hmx? )
I put together some nice stuff there, its fully customizable, great selection, and a good RMA policy too.

I just built a machine with parts from Mwave.com. Good company.

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