Building a new computer, suggestions for a retailer?

Hey guys,

I am in the process of building a new computer for my girlfriend's parents, my budget is about 500 dollars right now and I think right now I have my vendor choises narrowed down to either Newegg.com , SVC.com , or Excaliburpc.com . Since im not paying with my own money for this, I really dont want to have any shipping problems, so I was wondering which of these would be the best customer service, shipping, and quality wise. Also if you have any other suggestions where I could get a nice system for around 500, i would love to hear it.

newegg.com for just there no hassle thing.

http://www.computer-show.com

http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1205.html

HP 1.6GHZ/256MB/60GB/DVD/CDRW/56K/NIC/XP


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Our Price: $ 449.00
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Item Code: SYS269
Weight: 36.00
Model: 522C
Category: PENTIUM 4 & ATHLON SYSTEMS
Warranty: 90 Days
Returns Available: Return for Credit
Return for Repair / Replacement
Condition: REFURBISHED
Packaging: BROWN BOXED


Item Description

HP Pavilion 522c Desktop PC - Product Specifications

Model number P8626A

* Athlon (P) XP2000+ 1.67 GHz/266
* Nvidia NForce 220 CHIPSET
* RAM 256/PC2100 DDR
* 60 GB Hard drive
* 16x DVD drive
* 24x/10x/40x CD-RW drive
* 1.44 MB (3.5-inch)Diskette drive
* Cheetah 2 Modem
* Video graphics Integrated into Chipset, AGP slot
* AC97 Audio
* Network interface 10/100BT Integrated on Motherboard

External ports

* USB 4 (2 front and 2 back)
* Serial
* Parallel
* PS2 Keyboard
* PS2 Mouse

Expansion slots

* (3)PCI
* (1)AGP
* (2) DIMM

Drive bays

* (2) 5.25-inch CD, external
* (1) 3.5-inch HDD, internal
* (1) 3.5-inch FDD, external
* (1) 3.5-inch (other)
* (1) Set Powered Polk Audio Speakers

INCLUDED IN BOX

* AOL 7.0 CD in box
* Microsoft Office XP Trial Offer
* Keyboard and mouse
* HP One-Touch Internet Keyboard
* PS/2 Scrolling Mouse
* Supported operating systems (OS/NOS)
* Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

OPERATING SYSTEM

* Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
* HP RecordNow (version 3.56) by VERITAS
* Veritas DLA by VERITAS
* WinDVD SE by InterVideo

EDUCATION AND REFERENCE

* Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe Online
* HP Welcome Gift (15 titles) by TLC
* Weatherbug (local weather tracking)
* Entertainment, music, and games
* MusicMatch Jukebox
* Super Duper Music Looper by Sonic Foundry
* SoundBlaster Live 5.1 Applications
* Game Channel - 16 games and the Digital Distribution Channel - "DDC" by Wild Tangent
* Emusic icon with URL
* Music Store icon with URL by RioPort
* User Choice icon by Pctreasures.com and UBIQ

IMAGING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND FILM

* Photo Impression by ArcSoft
* Greeting Card Creator by ArcSoft
* Funhouse by ArcSoft
* HP Photo and Video Toolkit
* HP Print Creator
* HP Cue Memories Disk
* Data migration
* IntelliMover by Detto

PRODUCTIVITY AND FINANCE

* Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
* Corel WordPerfect Office Suite 2002 (try before you buy)
* Quicken Financial Center by Intuit
* MarketBrowser
* Microsoft Works 6.0 - Microsoft Money 2002 Standard (Combo CD)
* Security
* Norton Anti-Virus 2002
* ZeroKnowledge Freedom (security console) - Privacy / Firewall
* Upgrade and Servicing Guide
* Electronic Versions of the Upgrade and Servicing Guide in the HP Tools Center

HP RECOVERY AND PAVILIONWARE

* HP Recovery Software Suite by SoftThinks
* HP Factory CD Creator by SoftThinks
* BackWeb Client with HP Center Toolbar
* Rubik (Worldwide ISP signups) by WIS
* Ehelp and HP Instant Support
* HP Tour Guide (Victor)
* I.E. Favorites folder
* Product Registration

HP ? surely you kid?

Just go with Newegg. Good prices, and cheap shipping (many items have free shipping) and no hassle.

sandman001 said:

newegg.com for just there no hassle thing.

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Agreed, Newegg is always the way to go. Their prices aren't the absolute lowest, but it is worth it when something goes wrong. I have ordered from cheaper companies that have not even shipped my order after a month!!! Not a problem with Newegg. How much is the stress worth to you, surely a few dollars for not having to have it is fair.

I decided to go with newegg.com , so far the only problem I have right now is that since im paying for it with someone elses credit card (the person im buying it for), the shipping address is different than billing address, so I have to wait for that person to call up the bank and add my address to their info, and then Im supposed to call newegg after I do this. I hope it works out, anyone else had problems like this?

Azeroth said:

I decided to go with newegg.com , so far the only problem I have right now is that since im paying for it with someone elses credit card (the person im buying it for), the shipping address is different than billing address, so I have to wait for that person to call up the bank and add my address to their info, and then Im supposed to call newegg after I do this. I hope it works out, anyone else had problems like this?

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I wonder if you would be better off just shipping to the person whose credit card it is, and then collecting the equiptment when it all comes in, is that an option?

irish80122 said:

I wonder if you would be better off just shipping to the person whose credit card it is, and then collecting the equiptment when it all comes in, is that an option?

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I would if I could, but the person is leaving on vacation for a month so they wont be there.

I built a computer for someone with their credit card and had it sent to me and there was no problem at all. I don't even think they called to check, but they might have and my uncle maybe didn't tell me.

I'm sure they called. Newegg will not ship to a address that is not listed with the credit card company. Its a security thing and I for one like it. If the person who's card you are using contacts the CC co. there will be no problem.

Alright, I will try to find out if they called.

I am pretty sure my uncle would have told me, but maybe he forgot.

Im hoping it all worked out well, ill have to wait till monday to see because they dont work on weekends, but at the worst the order would just be canceled.