Which one's better: Velocity Micro or ABS?

[GDGD]

I would like to build a new computer, but in the event that I can't, which one's better?

Vote in the poll and comment on why you picked what.

[GeForceX]

Both are good. Just go with what is cheaper I guess. :p

-J.

[Bugalaman]

ABS because they're a better value (or at least they used to be, the last time I checked them out, though, was 2 years ago :p )

[elite.mafia]

ABS! I got mine there, couldn't be happier. I bought it 2 years ago and have been updating it myself. Buying a system with a window was VERY helpful towards my learning about computers.
Plus, hardocp gave the system a 7 from velocity micro.

[ashmedai]

Velocity Micro got a SIX on stability...that's kinda a major "do not buy" flag as far as I'm concerned. So ABS by default. But I still tend towards a major OEM if I'm making recommendations for a prebuilt system.

[elite.mafia]

But I still tend towards a major OEM if I'm making recommendations for a prebuilt system.
But the major OEMs overcharge really badly. Compare a simlarly equiped system at ABS to an alienware. compare the prices. Do alienware logos REALLY cost that much?

[ashmedai]

Bugger Alienware, I'm talking Dell or Gateway or something (Gateway's still kicking, right?). IMO the reason to buy a prebuilt system is for the support - either you can't support it yourself, or you don't want to bother with supporting it yourself.

[elite.mafia]

My sister has a gateway, I told her to get it after she didn't let me build her one =/
That thing has been working very nicely for her, 17 inch lcd, dvd burner, dvd drive, 512 mb of ram (might be a gig, can't remember), onboard video card, 200 gb HD, canon photoprinter, and a 3.0 ghz p4 in HT mode. all for under 1k. sweet deal if you ask me, especially at best buy.
I thought he was reffering to a gaming machine btw.

[ashmedai]

I thought he was reffering to a gaming machine btw.

And you have to use an Alienware for that, exactly why? Alienware is generally overpriced eyecandy. You have people buy a prebuilt so they'll call THEM when something goes wrong instead of pestering you about it. ^_^

[jmanlp]

Dell Suppot is great when it comes to getting you a new computer to replace your broken one. And then there's the coupons...

[GDGD]

Both are good. Just go with what is cheaper I guess. :p

-J.

That's the problem. They're both about even right now with the systems I've configured.

[GDGD]

IMO the reason to buy a prebuilt system is for the support - either you can't support it yourself, or you don't want to bother with supporting it yourself.

I've supported all my PCs---including my current Gateway---on my own, so support isn't an issue.

Yes, I know that Gateway isn't exactly famous for gaming PCs, but I was new to gaming back then.

[rondocap]

GDGD, I had the same issue as you do now. Either ABS or Velocity Micro. I ended up going with VM, and I have my system now. I could not be happier, and I do not regret anything at all. It was a pretty close decision though. VM does have some technological advantages over ABS at the moment: I don't believe ABS has dual core CPU's yet, or even the newer i955 motherboards. But if you aren't looking for those, then I guess it does not matter!

[GDGD]

Well, right now it's dead even...

[elite.mafia]

Go with teh one that has the better price on what you want..