UK Stores - Which Sell/Build A PC - To Your Specs

[John_Jordan]

Hi I have had my current pc for about 5 years now, and would like to get a new system. I have heard it is a lot cheaper to buy parts and make it yourself (and of course better because you choose what you need). The trouble is, I do not feel I would be able to do that myself.

So I am looking for stores which maybe offer this service, or allow customisation of different components?

My budget is around 1000£ (of course have all the accessories such as monitor, so hopefully this cuts down on the total price).

thanks

[Soopafresh]

It isn't necessarily cheaper, but it allows you to select better quality components than what you'd normally get on a mass produced system.

Of course you can build one yourself. Believe in your abilities, you can do it. We'll help you.

[KBeee]

It isn't necessarily cheaper, but it allows you to select better quality components than what you'd normally get on a mass produced system.

Of course you can build one yourself. Believe in your abilities, you can do it. We'll help you.

Absolutely right - building your own will probably cost more, but you'll have complete control over what you'll get.
System builders buy parts by the thousand, and can get substantial discounts on processors etc. which a home-builder won't get. The other side of this, is system builders will quite often use second rate components on "non headline" parts to cut costs. So your IntAmd Processor 7800-64bit-SSE7 IS the fastest processor out there - but they've stuck it in the cheapest motherboard they could source.

[Craig Tucker]

ccl computers will allow you to specify all your own components and they will build it for you for an extra £25.

[daamon]

www.ebuyer.co.uk

I've used them to custom build 2 PC's for me - good prices, good service and fast delivery. You can order online and track your order's progress online.

No complaints.

[Nelson37]

Building it yourself also prepares you for future upgrading and troubleshooting.

If you can handle a Philips screwdriver, that's all you need.

The most dangerous step, where a mistake is most costly, is properly mounting the chip and cooling fan. Once that is done, apart from causing an electrical short (unplug the freakin' power cord!) it is really quite difficult to cause serious damage.

Take your time, do not rush, take a break if you get frustrated. If you have ever gotten a carpet spark, make sure and ground yourself frequently. Simply touch the metal case of the power supply while it is plugged in.

[ntscuser]

http://overclockers.co.uk/

Their ready-built systems are as near to a custom job as you can get. They also do matched bundles of components if you insist on self-build.

[fatbloke88]

You could also try

http://3xs.scan.co.uk/

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/k.asp

[steveryan]

I'd steer well clear of Overclockers, terrible reputation. Scan are pretty good these days, but IMO www.aria.co.uk are the best.

[John_Jordan]

ccl computers will allow you to specify all your own components and they will build it for you for an extra £25.

Hi there! Thanks everyone for your reccomendations. I must say, out of them all; I like this ccl best I think. I also like the fact that they offer a 1 year onsite warranty.

In other words this warranty means that they will come to your house and fix it there? Or come to your house and pick it up?

I must say, for the price it seems a good deal.

[jagabo]

"Onsite warranty" usually means someone will come to your house and fix (maybe) the computer -- but only after 2 weeks of haggling with phone support people who will have you format the drive and reinstall Windows.