want to build some pcs…dont know how?!

can someone help me out here
you see i want to replace all the current systems in my internet cafe
since they are pretty old and i think its about time i replace them all to make my customers happy
however seeing how many pcs i need (going to replace 15 at first to see how they get on and then replace other half after)
i have seen the best offer for a full decent system + monitor is like �299 and thats fine by me so i was thinking buying something like this
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/191562#productInformationSection
ok but well its an internet cafe and all they really need to do iss urf the net so i figured… so much performance isnt really needed like 160gb harddrive theres no need.. i ghost image the computers every week anyway to remove all the dirty videos and other stuff some people leave onto it and all viruses and crap
———–long crap out the way———-
so ive been told its much cheaper to build these pcs myself so can someone point me to a detailed but easy to understand guide of how to get started etc
and in the UK where is a good place to buy quality components for cheap prices somewhere where i could buy a bit of bulk would be nice any help will be really appreciated
Answer #1
I’m from Australia, so i can’t really help you out with where to get parts.
However, i personally would recommend that you DO build the PC’s yourself, you will save quite alot of money. Building a PC is simple, very easy to do once you have the hang of it.
This guide here is pretty good
http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=12472&sid=1
Answer #2
and sometimes you get discounts if you buy parts in bulk. (15xhdd and such)
Answer #3
thanks for the tab its really useful
but i still need a cheap uk website to get components can someone help me out on that part
Answer #4
http://www.buildeasypc.com/hw/howto/assemblepc.htm this should help u and yes building a pc will save you alot of money and if your buying stuff any shop is good but i recommend dont go to the popular shops they are usually more expensive and ebay.com is good
Answer #5
thanks for all the help guys…ive beens earching and still havent found any good sites for pc components :/
this is my local computer shop can you tell me if those are good prices and good products or w/e?
http://www.realcomputers.net/shop/
anything better you guys can share with me?
Answer #6
I work for a consultancy group. I could probably ask with the hardware systems guys …. (i’m on the networking side) just PM me your msn or e-mail …
Answer #7
If I was you I would look for a job lot of lower end/Business PC’s. Try looking on eBay for reputable Power sellers with full company details for such purchases as they should sell fairly cheaply. Do you really need a monitor or do you already have those?
If you need to purchase that as well then buying individual components will probably work out expensive, far more expensive than buying a ready built PC. I would try some of the stores that sell ready built PC’s and specifically as for a price for the quantity that you require as they SHOULD give you a much better price.
eBuyer do sell components and PC’s with slight reductions for multiple orders but looking at the prices, the multiple item prices are not much of an improvement over the single item price.
Try EuroPC as they have some reconditioned DELLS with 3 year warranties for very little and would probably do the job well.
I would look for something with:
A recent low end CPU maybe any speed(MHz) dual Core2 or AMD CPU but definitely something with good power saving function as otherwise your power bill will hit the roof (if you pay separately for that). Definitely avoid P4’s no matter what the price and Pentium D’s still do not match Core 2 or AMD for power consumption.
About 1GB of memory, 512 might be enough.
very low end graphics card or preferably onboard graphics. Onboard sound (most have it today)
80GB hard drive
See here for a comparison of power consumption of Pentium D/Athlon’s. The Intel Core 2’s will be lower than the Pentium D when Idle (which is how your PC’s will be running for large amounts of time)
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/pentiumd-820_3.html
Try searching the price comparison sites for ready built PC’s and then try speaking to the company in person about a good deal on multiple PC’s using the web price to bargain with. If you can pick them up yourself then that will save quite a bit.
Maybe something like this, but unfortunately they only have 1
http://www.europc.co.uk/pages/ProductPage.aspx?PID=96756
This on the site you gave seems okay. It does not list the graphics card though.
http://www.realcomputers.net/shop/product_info.php?products_id=306
You could probably get the parts from eBuyer for around �150. The case would need to be checked for compatible power connector.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/122754
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138587
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/134751
Answer #8
Cheapest place around is hardwareversand,they are a huge german company….
http://www3.hardwareversand.de/8VVXA4tPdrcmkp/2/home.jsp
In this day and age I dont think you can build a pc from scratch and get a decentish lcd monitor for under �250,that can compete with dell etc….
You can get the below pc off Dell for �329….
Then you could save a couple of quid more by getting a windows refund and putting windows xp pro from here on it…
http://www.google.com?t=302883&start=0

E-Value Code
UKBSDONL-D122004
PROCESSOR Intel� Pentium� Dual-Core E2140 Processor (1.6GHz,800MHz,1MB cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows� XP Professional - English edit HARDWARE SUPPORT  Base Warranty - 1 Year Business Hardware Support edit MONITOR Dell� 19" Value Wide Flat Panel (E198WFP) - UK/Irish edit MEMORY 1024MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2x512] edit HARD DRIVE 250GB (7200rpm) Serial ATA Hard Drive with 8MB DataBurst� cache edit GRAPHICS CARD Integrated Intel� Graphic Media Accelerator X3100 edit OPTICAL DRIVE 16x DVD +/- RW Drive edit KEYBOARD Dell� Entry Quietkey USB Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY) edit MOUSE Dell 2 Button USB Optical Mouse Ankermann are also good…
http://www.ankermann-pc.com/uk/cpu_configa28.php?artikelnr=10718
eg AMD 3800+ CPU So.AM2 X2 DUAL CORE 'Windsor' 64Bit
MSI K9VGM-V So.AM2 Mainboard
VGA Graphics on Board
80GB HDD HardDisk (7200rpm-8MB)
EMPAQ Value Select 512MB DDR-II RAM
LG GSH 50L 18x MultiFormat +&- DVD-RW WRITER LightScribe (black)
6 Channel Sound
10/100 Ethernet LAN - DSL ready
AMD BOX 2 TC Cooler
�152
Add a cheap monitor for �80 or so
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4RR6&CategorySelectedId=11109&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11109,12