Hardwareversand Questions

Scirpt

Thinking of buying a new budget gaming PC from Hardwareversand and I have a few questions.

Do I need a new copy of Windows if I have an old broken laptop with Windows 7 on it? It has the code underneath on a sticker. My guess is I will but just making sure before I go fork out 90 quid on a new one.

The assembly is only €5? This seems very cheap, anyone have experience with them building it? And I heard I should pay for them to install the software just so they at least make sure it boots up? Anyone any information on this as I really don't want to go to the trouble of building it myself.

Morf

Scirpt wrote: »

Thinking of buying a new budget gaming PC from Hardwareversand and I have a few questions.

Do I need a new copy of Windows if I have an old broken laptop with Windows 7 on it? It has the code underneath on a sticker. My guess is I will but just making sure before I go fork out 90 quid on a new one.

The assembly is only €5? This seems very cheap, anyone have experience with them building it? And I heard I should pay for them to install the software just so they at least make sure it boots up? Anyone any information on this as I really don't want to go to the trouble of building it myself.

The assembly is usually €20 but they seem to often do the €5 offer. They will install most parts but some are too delicate to ship in that state, large CPU coolers for example.

If you want suggestions for a full build fill this in:

1. What is your budget? [€xxx]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Gaming/Video editing/3D Modelling/HTPC/Internet] (If gaming include which games)

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Yes/No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Hard drive/DVD Drive/Case/PSU/etc.] (If possible state brand and model of the parts to ensure compatibility)

5. Do you need a monitor? [Yes/No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [19'/20'/22'/24'/etc.]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [Yes/No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Keyboard/Mouse/Wireless Card/Card Reader/Speakers/etc.]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes/No]

8. How can you pay? [Bank Transfer/Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [In x days]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.]

Scirpt

1. What is your budget?
600-700

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
Gaming, streaming.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
Yes

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
No

5. Do you need a monitor?
No

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [Wireless Card, Card Reader]
DVD Drive, Card reader.

7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
Maybe, don't know much about it.

8. How can you pay?
Paypal

9. When are you purchasing
Early December

10. If you need help building it, where are you based?
Going to pay to get it assembled

uncle_sam_ie

You can get them to build it but, there have been a few people on here that have had issue's with them doing it. Building it yourself is not hard. By doing it yourself you'd be in a better position to fix it yourself if something were to go wrong down the road.

Baked.noodle

I was just mucking about on Hardwareversand and I noticed this under my basket:

Factoring amounts at a glance
amount 330,01 € + Shipping costs + 4,99 € = credit amount 335,00 €

Whats the 4.99 about?

Seaaan

Don't pay for assembly, I assure you the feeling of knowing you built it is great.
Windows 7 is 50 euro on amazon

thefinalstage

This is gonna sound kind of dumb but do I need to do anything special to get them to deliver to Ireland? When I try to put in my address it comes out in a weird format.

Seaaan

Nope, just do it normally

thefinalstage

Ok Cool, so it doesn't matter about the formatting?

Also, How can I pay? It just says bank transfer.....

ED E

poisonedstream wrote: »

Ok Cool, so it doesn't matter about the formatting?

Also, How can I pay? It just says bank transfer.....

They prefer bank transfer. If you chose paypal(there is a way to use it) you pay the fees(another 3%).

thefinalstage

Schweet, just ordered there.

AWWWWWWWW YEAH

brianblaze

poisonedstream wrote: »

Schweet, just ordered there.

AWWWWWWWW YEAH

Ordered mine yesterday, they got the payment today but it won't be leaving til the 6th as they are out of the Sapphire 7870 GPU's until then... Patience... I should really get some.

thefinalstage

brianblaze wrote: »

Ordered mine yesterday, they got the payment today but it won't be leaving til the 6th as they are out of the Sapphire 7870 GPU's until then... Patience... I should really get some.

I'm in the same Boat. Gotta sit back and relax haha.

Scirpt

Seaaan wrote: »

Don't pay for assembly, I assure you the feeling of knowing you built it is great.
Windows 7 is 50 euro on amazon

Yeah I decided I'm going to build it myself. This build looks fine?

Should I get a copy of Windows with it or will the key only from Amazon work?

SterlingArcher

Had one built for a friend awhile back was done very well with very neat cable management.

DisasterIRL

Sorry to thread hijack here, but as a matter of interest how do you pay via PayPal?

When I complete my order and it asks for payment the only option is cash(I do realize I can continue through that method and use bank transfer)

brianblaze

First order I think now has to be via transfer. As far as I'm aware it used to be first order over e500, but now I think it's all orders.

DisasterIRL

No, I've ordered quite a few things from them.

Emailed them about the problem and they told me I'm unable to pay via PayPal as I'm ordering from a different country. I thought this was strange as I've heard loads of people on here saying it's possible, but now that I think of it very few people actually used PayPal

ED E

We've used it 2-3 times no problem.

DisasterIRL

And was PayPal just an option in the payment section?

ED E

DisasterIRL wrote: »

And was PayPal just an option in the payment section?

Yep. IIRC it was.

Scirpt

Anyone know if this keyboard is in UK format? And is this copy of windows fine as well? SB Version??

alex1997123

The Windows is the English version as far as I can tell but the keyboard is of German layout. All keyboards on Hardwareversand are of German layout

thefinalstage

I just placed my first order and paid via paypal. 3 percent on top but not bad.

The only problem is my motherboard is now late for delivery....FECK!

Scirpt

Just ordered it there but can't pay til Monday, anyone know how long they will wait before they just cancel my order and also will they keep parts in reserve for me?

brianblaze

Scirpt wrote: »

Just ordered it there but can't pay til Monday, anyone know how long they will wait before they just cancel my order and also will they keep parts in reserve for me?

1 week I think

Morf

Scirpt wrote: »

Just ordered it there but can't pay til Monday, anyone know how long they will wait before they just cancel my order and also will they keep parts in reserve for me?

If you're worried just shoot them an email to let them know. They might be a bit more lenient if parts weren't high in demand for other orders etc..

Monday should be fine though.