New System

goldchip · 16-01-2005, 10:48

I'm considering a new system in the next couple of months, and this system struck me as rather nice:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...l_systems.html
(It's the Titan Vantage)

Comments anyone?

I looked at those bundles first, but I'd rather go for the whole thing.

Kliro · 16-01-2005, 10:53

How about buying one of their bundles, and making your own system?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Bundles.html
Think thats what Im doing for my next pc.

But yeah, looks like a nice pc for the price

AndrewJ · 16-01-2005, 11:58

I have had my eye on that machine myself for a while now mate, but a few have complained about there service, and the use of RMA'd hardware ( what does RMA'd mean its in tip of tounge).

So I hear you have no end of techincal issues with a machine from them if its wrong, and no end of issues getting it sorted.

But I will watch and see if others aint had such as bad time as some people I have met online.

Paul K · 16-01-2005, 12:00

RMA means the eqiupment has been returned\ repaired\ refurbished etc and if they are using it in bundles it basically means the hardware could be second hand already.

AndrewJ · 16-01-2005, 12:05

Hence the possible lower sale price of them full systems you think?

Paul K · 16-01-2005, 12:08

Some RMA equipment can just be a case of mistakenly purchased, you still have to get an RMA (returned merchadise authorisation I think) number so that the seller will accept it back and it can be dealt with quickly on return (they already have the RMA information on file and can send it for repairs, replacement etc as soon as they receive it). The dodgier side of RMA is when units are repaired and then sold as new without proper warning that they are repaired units. This is when people get screwed for full price on second hand or refurbed units because people don't know what they are getting.
Price wise it's a lot to do with the units only having certain hardware installed and the base prices are for basic hardware and no software. You have to supply a lot of bits yourself on the basic price

goldchip · 16-01-2005, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Some RMA equipment can just be a case of mistakenly purchased, you still have to get an RMA (returned merchadise authorisation I think) number so that the seller will accept it back and it can be dealt with quickly on return (they already have the RMA information on file and can send it for repairs, replacement etc as soon as they receive it). The dodgier side of RMA is when units are repaired and then sold as new without proper warning that they are repaired units. This is when people get screwed for full price on second hand or refurbed units because people don't know what they are getting.
Price wise it's a lot to do with the units only having certain hardware installed and the base prices are for basic hardware and no software. You have to supply a lot of bits yourself on the basic price

Exactly! Not being forced to pay for an OS that I may or may not use.
I'll make my mind up whether to wait for 64bit XP or go with Linux.