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[MERGED] Retailer Discussion Thread

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  • #632
    PseudoFamous
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭PseudoFamous


    A i52500K has increased in price by ~€15, and a 1TB F3 has increased by about the same, as well as a 560ti jumping about €30. SSDs and RAM have also taken increases, albeit smaller.

    What exactly is the rationale behind the increase in prices in the last while? Setting it up so it can look like "WOW! DISCOUNTS" in two weeks?


  • #633
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    PseudoFamous wrote: »
    A i52500K has increased in price by ~€15, and a 1TB F3 has increased by about the same, as well as a 560ti jumping about €30. SSDs and RAM have also taken increases, albeit smaller.

    What exactly is the rationale behind the increase in prices in the last while? Setting it up so it can look like "WOW! DISCOUNTS" in two weeks?

    One rational explanation why HDD prices have gone up is because of major floods in Thailand. The western digital HDD manufacturing plant has been affected. I have no explanation as to why the sandy bridge prices have gone up though :confused:

    http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/oct/17/thailand-flooding-hits-western-digital-operations/


  • #634
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Prices usually go up before Christmas but it's usually a slow increase rather than €10 increases. It seems to be widespread increases so it must be high distributors or manufacturer increases.


  • #635
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    Hard drive prices have gone up further again. The F3 was about €63 two days ago on komplett which was looking good against HWV's increases. €99 today.

    Although Seagate's factories weren't flooded, some of those which produce components for them were. Since Samsung's drives are now Seagate, we're seeing increases in all drives. We'll be better off buying SSDs if this keeps up.


  • #636
    PseudoFamous
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,514 ✭✭✭PseudoFamous


    Monotype wrote: »
    Seagate's factories weren't flooded, some of those which produce components for them were. Since Samsung's drives are now Seagate, we're seeing increases in all drives. We'll be better off buying SSDs if this keeps up.

    Am I the only one who sees the idea of putting vital components for 80% of the world HDD supply and the machines to make them in the same building as a terrible idea? Combine this with a decreasing stock of rare earths available, and we might have to all switch to SSDs and start recycling old drives.


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  • #637
    Tea_Bag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,979 ✭✭✭Tea_Bag


    in somewhat related news, Hitachi recently announced the worlds first 1Tb platter.

    Also, some scientists worked out how to improve the microstructural grains of the platters to get them to hold 6 times more data using sodium iodide, better known as table salt. the process is fully compatable with current manufacturing techniques so in the next 2 years HDD sizes would explode.

    ive still got a fully functional 2Gb HDD at home which i used to store my collection of 86kbps MP3's back in the day. its massive though and wouldnt fit into a normal 3.5" bay.

    i also had a 256mb HDD until ~a year ago when i stupidly threw it out. that thing must have been older than me.


  • #638
    KamSaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭KamSaw


    Tea_Bag wrote: »
    in somewhat related news, Hitachi recently announced the worlds first 1Tb platter.

    Also, some scientists worked out how to improve the microstructural grains of the platters to get them to hold 6 times more data using sodium iodide, better known as table salt. the process is fully compatable with current manufacturing techniques so in the next 2 years HDD sizes would explode.

    ive still got a fully functional 2Gb HDD at home which i used to store my collection of 86kbps MP3's back in the day. its massive though and wouldnt fit into a normal 3.5" bay.

    i also had a 256mb HDD until ~a year ago when i stupidly threw it out. that thing must have been older than me.

    it's actually sodium chloride. Just saying in case someone tried to put sodium iodide on their chips ;)


  • #639
    dwighet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    KamSaw wrote: »
    it's actually sodium chloride. Just saying in case someone tried to put sodium iodide on their chips ;)

    Yummy


  • #640
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭L


    Serephucus wrote: »
    Good luck. At this point I've made four different accounts with Scan, and every time, it forgets my details, so I can't sign back in. I end up having to call them, get them to delete my account, and recreate one. Have a look at Overclockers too. Very good support staff in particular. Scan... not so much.

    I wouldn't recommend Overclockers as it happens. It's taken me a month and a half (and around 25 emails through their painful webnote system) to get a full refund for a cancelled order they shipped by mistake. I've complained about Dabs before, but Overclockers made them look incredibly professional.


  • #641
    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    How's Komplett these days?


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  • #642
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    L wrote: »
    I wouldn't recommend Overclockers as it happens. It's taken me a month and a half (and around 25 emails through their painful webnote system) to get a full refund for a cancelled order they shipped by mistake. I've complained about Dabs before, but Overclockers made them look incredibly professional.

    I've always just called them, they're very helpful on the phone at least; I find that a much better option with any online retailer than emailing. I only usually ask for them to email me something if I want it for proof reasons.

    @ Genghiz: They seem alright. I ordered a hard drive and PSU from them last week, and it all went through fine. I had the stuff four days after putting the order through.


  • #643
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭L


    Serephucus wrote: »
    I've always just called them, they're very helpful on the phone at least; I find that a much better option with any online retailer than emailing. I only usually ask for them to email me something if I want it for proof reasons.

    Fair warning though, a lot of distance selling protections require proof. Email is usually the better way of doing anything with financial implications.


  • #644
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    L wrote: »
    Fair warning though, a lot of distance selling protections require proof. Email is usually the better way of doing anything with financial implications.

    I'm not new at this. ;) Usually if I'm ordering something I (have to) call, because they're sit doesn't work with Verified by Visa (stupidest security measure every implemented), or for returns or something. I generally find you get much faster turn-around if you call.


  • #645
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭L


    Serephucus wrote: »
    I'm not new at this. ;)

    Well aware (you've answered some upgrade questions for me before as it happens). Someone else reading it probably will be though. Better to over clarify now and save on tears later. ;)


  • #646
    HovaBaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 301 ✭✭HovaBaby


    How much would it cost to pay a man to build a PC for you if you brought him all the components?


  • #647
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    HovaBaby wrote: »
    How much would it cost to pay a man to build a PC for you if you brought him all the components?

    Slightly less than a nice looking woman, as the demand is higher. :pac:

    Or go with this thread and you may find someone in your area.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70965766


  • #648
    Genghiz Cohen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,182 ✭✭✭Genghiz Cohen


    HovaBaby wrote: »
    How much would it cost to pay a man to build a PC for you if you brought him all the components?

    If you were in Carlow, I'd do it for free :p


  • #649
    Sasquatch76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    What's the general consensus on dabs.ie these days folks? I won't use OCUK anymore, and the other places I have used before are out of stock for some of the bits I'm after.


  • #650
    Sasquatch76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Sasquatch76 wrote: »
    What's the general consensus on dabs.ie these days folks? I won't use OCUK anymore, and the other places I have used before are out of stock for some of the bits I'm after.
    Anyone? I'm hoping to place an order in the next couple of days. :)


  • #651
    L
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭L


    Sasquatch76 wrote: »
    Anyone? I'm hoping to place an order in the next couple of days. :)

    They're ok. Had a minor issue getting them to schedule a courier to pick up a faulty part a few months back (more a problem with their courier getting lost and going to the wrong office rather than anything they themselves did) but they were pretty helpful and professional. No problems getting the refund and pleasant to deal with. A lot better than OCUK.


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  • #652
    Trevor451
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭Trevor451


    I ordered off them just once and had no problems with them. Delivery is 2-3 working days. I have yet to RMA anything with them though


  • #653
    akazzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭akazzz


    Anyone ordered from mindfactory.de or compuland.de before?


  • #654
    cyburger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭cyburger


    Trevor451 wrote: »
    I ordered off them just once and had no problems with them. Delivery is 2-3 working days. I have yet to RMA anything with them though

    i had to RMA an incorrect mobo (that looked suspiciously used) and it took a week for them to collect it, a week for them to process it (5 - 8 working days) once they had it and then another 3 days for the new one to arrive.

    other than the poor RMA process, I'm happy enough with them.


  • #655
    Sasquatch76
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,353 ✭✭✭Sasquatch76


    Sorry to ask about another etailer but has anyone here ever ordered from anobo.de before? They've a fantastic price on a monitor I'm interested in, and cheaper delivery than HWVS. Would be tempted if others have ordered without probs before?


  • #656
    greenheart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭greenheart


    Hi Guys, just read this whole thread and its making me very nervous about my order with hardwareversand.
    I made a stupid mistake-
    My account and order is in my name and address. When paying the bank transfer i got my friend to do it as she works in the bank, thinking it would be easier! She filled out the transfer form with her name and address.
    So now the shipping name and address is mine and the invoice name and address is hers, she put my order number on the transfer form, will this be enough for them to know its my order been paid, even tho my name wasn't on the form.
    Will i edit the name and address on my account to hers or will that just confuse things even more:confused:
    Don't want to delay it anymore, as its my sons christmas present and I'm cutting it fine as it is.
    Any idea's?


  • #657
    Unregistered.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭Unregistered.


    greenheart wrote: »
    Hi Guys, just read this whole thread and its making me very nervous about my order with hardwareversand.
    I made a stupid mistake-
    My account and order is in my name and address. When paying the bank transfer i got my friend to do it as she works in the bank, thinking it would be easier! She filled out the transfer form with her name and address.
    So now the shipping name and address is mine and the invoice name and address is hers, she put my order number on the transfer form, will this be enough for them to know its my order been paid, even tho my name wasn't on the form.
    Will i edit the name and address on my account to hers or will that just confuse things even more:confused:
    Don't want to delay it anymore, as its my sons christmas present and I'm cutting it fine as it is.
    Any idea's?

    Relax. They will email you when they receive payment.


  • #658
    greenheart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭greenheart


    Unregistered. wrote: »
    Relax. They will email you when they receive payment.


    Panic over just got an email, its on the way. Don't know what the delay was, don't care either now I know its on the way :D


  • #659
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Damn lads, I am prety much pissed off beyond believe...

    I used scan.co.uk and all was great, but then I just decided to look at my mobo box as it look prety and shiny.

    Then I got a bit confused as it had no pcie 3.0 written on a box... Then looked manual... Yup... No pcie 3.0...

    Turns out they sends out wrong mobo, it's same mobo as I ordered, but no pcie 3.0... Difference in name is just on symbol... I got z68 "something" [B3] and it should to be [G3]!!! Fuuuuuuuu!!!!

    Difference in price is only 5 quid, between these two boards. Problem is I just cannot be ****ed to dismantle all pc and send out board, then wait for weeks to get replacement...

    So I guess I am ****ed for gen 3 cards now :(. I presume it won't be possible to add 3.0 card in to 2.0 slot and have it working ( I know the bottleneck effect )


  • #660
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    It doesn't make a difference. There aren't any cards out that even come close to saturating PCI-E 2.0 bandwidth; PCI-E 3.0 won't be needed before you upgrade your motherboard again (probably not even then.)


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  • #661
    Monotype
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,710 ✭✭✭Monotype


    That's pretty annoying but as Serephucus said, it will make minimal difference. PCI-E 3 cards will probably be fully compatible with PCI-E 2 slots. You might lose a bit of performance on high end cards towards the end of the its life, but it would be fairly small.


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