Prebuilt Computer for a friend

[Alpha736]

I'm trying to help a friend buy a new computer, he uses it for a lot of gaming among other things, but price is really important. Years ago I built a computer for him from parts we ordered from newegg.com but that isn't possible now since he lives a 1000 miles away and doesn't feel comfortable assembling it himself. Thus I need to find a good pre-built computer manufacturer.

Of course there is Dell, and I've used cyberpowerpc.com before for another friend, but what else is there? Who would the masses of computer nerds/geeks from this forum recommend? We're trying to find the computer for about $800-$1000, no peripherals/monitor, just the computer.

Thanks for the help!

 

[lowteckh]

Ouch, calling us nerds Geeks

Dell Outlet
AVADirect

 

[lebullet]

Why not get a used one from Sale Thread?

 

[Alpha736]

Why not get a used one from Sale Thread?

I'm talking to him right now, he doesn't want a used computer, he wants a new one that is customized. Thanks for the idea though...

 

[genester]

Dell outlet has great prices. Maybe ibuypower

 

[sibapuk]

you could order the parts off directron.com, i think they provide the professional service to assemble either a barebone system or a complete system
http://www.directron.com/labpayop.html

 

[Dangman]

Maybe ibuypower

ibuypower and cyberpower are both two of the worst OEMs to buy from. I would not recommend them to anyone who's remotely intelligent.

Anyway, other OEMs to look at:
www.delloutlet.com
www.avadirect.com
www.pugetsystems.com

 

[genester]

ibuypower and cyberpower are both two of the worst OEMs to buy from. I would not recommend them to anyone who's remotely intelligent.

Anyway, other OEMs to look at:
www.delloutlet.com
www.avadirect.com
www.pugetsystems.com

Jeez, well I feel terrible now. My bad on the maybe recommendation. I never dealt with them so I just left it as a maybe so someone else could comment, I've only seen their ads. Had no idea their reputation is that bad. I'd edit my post if Danny didnt lock me in with a quote. Next time I'll keep my maybe's to myself

 

[Alpha736]

We decided to go with AVADirect, they had the best selections and had prices as good as cyberpowerpc.com. The only problem is that they require a credit card authorization form to be filled out and faxed to them on orders exceeding $1000. Yeah, we went over the budget, but it was worth it.

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[engiNURD]

Let us how his experience with them goes.

 

[lebullet]

BTW what hardware did you end up buying?

 

[bigdogchris]

Considering there are 2 or 3 threads going right now in the Computers & Gadgets thread, both talking about AVA Direct poor customer service, I would of given that a little more thought.