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Vulcan · 03-06-2010, 06:36 AM

Yeah RW99, it can get pretty confusing ordering a computer. For me I know little about AMD builds, so I try and stick to Intel.

Anyways what I do is look around for the cheapest part preferably on sale, without looking to hard at the brand name, except for a couple of things like the PSU and the MB where I'll only consider a few brands.
I just bought a new video card because I want one capable of playing HD audio with the latest HD video capability while using very little power because it will be a second card on a system with only a 500 watt PSU. Anyways I found a Sapphire 5670 (only the 5xxx series cards to HD audio) at Newegg for $95 whereas NCIX wants $105. The thing is they will both charge me shipping and taxes (PST because I live in BC) bringing the Newegg product total to $117.

Memory Express is doing a free delivery deal for a few days and I found the same Sapphire 5670 at $100 but because it doesn't charge PST, being in Alberta, the total came to $105. I saved $12 which doesn't sound like a lot but if you can do the same on a $1000 rig, by looking around you can save 10% or upgrade your parts for the same $1000.

I would have price matched the Newegg price at Memory Express but I didn't see that option at the M E net checkout. NCIX has that option, so try and use it if you go through them.

03-06-2010, 06:36 AM	#26
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	Yeah RW99, it can get pretty confusing ordering a computer. For me I know little about AMD builds, so I try and stick to Intel. Anyways what I do is look around for the cheapest part preferably on sale, without looking to hard at the brand name, except for a couple of things like the PSU and the MB where I'll only consider a few brands. I just bought a new video card because I want one capable of playing HD audio with the latest HD video capability while using very little power because it will be a second card on a system with only a 500 watt PSU. Anyways I found a Sapphire 5670 (only the 5xxx series cards to HD audio) at Newegg for $95 whereas NCIX wants $105. The thing is they will both charge me shipping and taxes (PST because I live in BC) bringing the Newegg product total to $117. Memory Express is doing a free delivery deal for a few days and I found the same Sapphire 5670 at $100 but because it doesn't charge PST, being in Alberta, the total came to $105. I saved $12 which doesn't sound like a lot but if you can do the same on a $1000 rig, by looking around you can save 10% or upgrade your parts for the same $1000. I would have price matched the Newegg price at Memory Express but I didn't see that option at the M E net checkout. NCIX has that option, so try and use it if you go through them. Last edited by Vulcan; 03-06-2010 at 06:41 AM.