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Computer Store Owner/ Help Request
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:19 am
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:19 am
Random OT request
Ok, the power of the OT is always pretty strong. Does anyone on here own a computer store in the Ascension Parish/ BR area? A colleague of mine said he has a friend (with limited means due to husband's passing) who is working on Christmas gifts for her kids. One apparently wants a computer and wants to build it himself (13 y/o). They are looking for a place to help accomplish. Anyone out there own or have a connection to a local computer shop?
Also... no pictures of said mom. I am sure if you help the lady out you can meet her in person and take the pictures yourself.
Ok, the power of the OT is always pretty strong. Does anyone on here own a computer store in the Ascension Parish/ BR area? A colleague of mine said he has a friend (with limited means due to husband's passing) who is working on Christmas gifts for her kids. One apparently wants a computer and wants to build it himself (13 y/o). They are looking for a place to help accomplish. Anyone out there own or have a connection to a local computer shop?
Also... no pictures of said mom. I am sure if you help the lady out you can meet her in person and take the pictures yourself.
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Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:25 am to CaptainJ47
Newegg.com
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:27 am to CaptainJ47
I'd piecemeal it. Go to Fry's.com, I've built several computers from there but only b/c I needed better graphics than what were onboard.
Good luck
Good luck
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:28 am to CaptainJ47
Not sure about Ascension but I send people (who aren't very tech savy) to Tim's on Sherwood Forest. His prices are a little high but come with 3 years of service.
Also, try the tech board. You might have someone in the area willing to guide him through the purchasing and setup. Would be the cheapest option but he'd be on his own after it's together.
Also, try the tech board. You might have someone in the area willing to guide him through the purchasing and setup. Would be the cheapest option but he'd be on his own after it's together.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:33 am to junkfunky
computer heaven in br too
but newegg usually has kits you can get.
but newegg usually has kits you can get.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:36 am to StickyFingaz
quote:I've done this route 3 times... But I also paired the hardware with stuff from Tigerdirect.com
Newegg.com
It's a lot of fun and rewarding when you get it powered up for the first time.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:36 am to CaptainJ47
FWIW, you can buy working 17" monitors (the old non-LCD variety) at America's Thrift (near Cortana) for $5.00 or so. They're as big and clunky as ever, but I use them on various servers in lieu of having to connect via Remote Desktop. Also, they have a lot of peripheral devices (mice, keyboards) on the cheap.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:41 am to FCP
Nice ideas. Thank y'all so much. If any of you know anyone personally that work at these shops to help the kid out just let me know. I really enjoy the OT during Christmas.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 11:47 am to CaptainJ47
quote:
Nice ideas. Thank y'all so much. If any of you know anyone personally that work at these shops to help the kid out just let me know. I really enjoy the OT during Christmas.
Computer Heaven is legit and will help you figure out everything if you aren't confident going the newegg or tigerdirect route
Computer Heaven BR
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:05 pm to CaptainJ47
ILIkeLSUtoo on the tech board is the man you seek. He can hook you up with a better custom build for cheaper than a local store.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:23 pm to FCP
craigslist too
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:46 pm to CaptainJ47
You may also try your luck on the gaming board. While most of those guys post about building hard-core gaming computers, I'm sure someone on there could help you out.
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:56 pm to CaptainJ47
quote:
wants a computer and wants to build it himself
quote:
Anyone out there own or have a connection to a local computer shop?
Posted on 11/24/14 at 12:57 pm to Casty McBoozer
I want to build my own car, does anyone know a good mechanic?
Posted on 11/24/14 at 1:25 pm to CaptainJ47
Post the request in the pinned thread on the gaming board. There are some people on there than can help you out, but it's good to have a budget. ILikeLSUToo just helped me out with my new build.
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