best brand

**EpidemiK** · May 11th, 2002, 16:37

whats the best brand of computers? I am thinking about buying a vpr matrix one. are they any good?

**Daniel** · May 11th, 2002, 16:45

Alienware by far....

**Bruce** · May 11th, 2002, 17:20

I'm not a big fan of these pre-built systems.

If it's a must to buy a pre-built one though, both http://falcon-nw.com and http://voodoopc.com are great if you happen to have that kind of cash... big if there though...

**Ben** · May 11th, 2002, 18:27

The best brand is one you build yourself. Period.
No sh!t & no spyware to send secret info about you to the company that sold you the parts. Plus it's usually cheaper than prebuilt systems.

**EpidemiK** · May 11th, 2002, 18:41

i thought of building my own too, but everytime i open my comp i get scared that static electricity will fry a part

**trenzterra** · May 11th, 2002, 19:10

Acer: if you don't mind the sound quality.

www.acer.com

**Giancarlo** · May 11th, 2002, 19:17

I built my own computer... you just gotta be careful not to zap out any... but you can put the best of the best in when building your own. You won't have to hassle with big brand name companies who put in cruddy video or sound cards, or a bad hard-drive, like Dell, Gateway, etc.

**EpidemiK** · May 11th, 2002, 19:53

Are there tutorials on the net that tell you:
How to build your own computer?

cuz then i can follow it and buy the parts and stuff

**JALman** · May 11th, 2002, 20:23

Originally posted by Epidemic
Are there tutorials on the net that tell you:
How to build your own computer?

cuz then i can follow it and buy the parts and stuff

You can go to PC Mechanic's tutorial at pcmech.com (should be on the front page or on the "Build Your Own..." page). There are certainly others on the Web too...

Google Search: Build Your Own PC

..but I suggest brushing up on computer terms or you might be stuck with an outdated tutorial.

**guitarnerd** · May 12th, 2002, 13:28

just don't forget those little washers when you put your motherboard on. Really your main concern with static is your MOBO, So just where one of those little bracelet things and make sure you use non-magnetic tools. The best thing to do is go buy a computer tool kit, I would reccomend Belkin from Tigerdirect.com they make good tool kits

**Giancarlo** · May 12th, 2002, 13:47

Originally posted by guitarnerd
just don't forget those little washers when you put your motherboard on.

You are absolutely right. I had to send a motherboard back because of that mistake, and the company (newegg) was nice enough to give me a replacement.

**LastActionHero** · May 13th, 2002, 08:21

To remove static just touch a metal object before you open your case. And wear something rubbery on your foot.

**Hobbes** · May 17th, 2002, 18:00

Yup, the best brand are built-by-you... but make sure all the parts are compatible and that there are enough spaces that everything doesn't overflow into other card's IRQs.

I like DELLs desktops and Compaq I believe... HPs are sort of nice, but their opening doors on their CDRW/DVD players are bad/dangerous!