Hello Phill,
Is this computer any good, please? https://www.ebuyer.c...dd-dt-betek-003
Chris
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Way too expensive for what is a rather basic PC.
Have used ebuyer for parts in the past and they were both good and inexpensive, guess times have changed
Edited by Channeal, 19 November 2020 - 03:05 PM.
Hello Chris,
Think positive rather than feeling discouraged, a couple of years back you may have just gone out and purchased a new PC for an over the top price and been none the wiser, not these days though as you are far more clued up
Regarding the power supply, a giveaway clue is the wattage, even the most basic of desktops that have an internal PSU will state something like a 300W power supply whereas the PCs that have the notebook type power supply will be more along the lines of between 60 and 90W, you may see some with 130W or more if there is an add on video card present.
Regarding your PSU question, I would ask if the power supply was the external notebook type or the standard internal ATX type.
Anything you find and want a second opinion on don`t hesitate to ask, one of us will be around.
Regards
Phill
With regard to the OCHW one from Amazon, I was put off by the fact I messaged the seller twice without an answer.
Sorry missed addressing the above, if you check the reviews at Amazon you will see that they have had three five star reviews in the past five days so they are trading during lockdown, give them a call before giving up on them Customer Service Phone: 0-773-836-3680
Hello Phill,
Many thanks for the info and for your kind words of encouragement. Much appreciated.
I looked at the website for the Ochw and have tried emailing them at the address there. (I would prefer not to phone unless as the last resort. A question of confidence when talking about technical stuff, I guess! ).
I am definitely considering this computer more now. I think at first I just didn't like the fact it was from a company I have never heard of. I don't seem to be getting very far with looking at the more well known firms though. I guess I am naturally suspicious, although I trust your opinion as you have helped me many times over the past few years.
One thing that concerned me was the fact that one person in the comments on Amazon said their computer came with an unvalidated copy of Windows. I have twice in the past ended up purchasing an OS and having to get it validated. I don't want to do that again! I guess that was only what one person said though.
I haven't had a reply to my email yet. I only sent it just before 5pm on Saturday though. I did notice that one person who ordered the computer said they had to get a refund as this model is out of stock. (Can't find this message now, maybe it was deleted!) I notice they do not have this model on their website, though they do have a similar (but more expensive) model, the venom, available on both Amazon and their website.
I'll let you know if I get a reply from them.
Thanks again,
Chris.
Edited by Channeal, 23 November 2020 - 12:44 PM.
Hello Chris,
If you have not heard back from them by Thursday let me know and I will ring them if you like.
You are welcome btw
Edited by Channeal, 26 November 2020 - 11:36 AM.
Hello Chris,
It was a good spec computer for the price that was advertised so perhaps they have withdrawn it after realising, regardless, will not be recommending anything from them again.
Regarding onboard, it is classed as an added extra on most MBs and it is only really brand names such as Dell, HP and Lenovo etc that ship with a wireless device and that is normally an internal add on NIC device.
Let us know if you find any alternative PCs that you would like us to take a look at.
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