Hi all,

I wish to know what PC models and software/hardware needed to operate for cyber cafe? How about the price and where to get bulk order for cheap?

Thank you for your help!

How come u post ur thread here ler? I guess it doesn't have anything to do with wireless tech, right?

Anyway, u might have to go for gaming spec.,
b'coz 99% cc in malaysia use to hav games, that's what most youngsters think.. -.-
Basically, workstations h/w part, spec could be like:
AMD X2 4K-series processor (cheaper),
1.0GB ram,
N7900 series PCIe gc (or equivalent),
100GB HDD (minimum, bcoz u r most likely to throw all sort of games inside),
etc...

Yes, indeed bulk order direct deal with main distributor is better.
But there are some resellers willing to offer quotation for complete set PC at attractive rate. Whereby u won't hav to worry about self-installation. 50PCs man, installation would consume lotz of time. Clone HDD somemore... gigg...

Software part, o/s normally use WinXP & most likely u will have 50 PCs onwards.
So, recommend go for Volume Licensing (contact microsoft malaysia). U will be able to save money with this. (advice: never think of pirated Windows, u hav no idea how fast BSA respond..)
If you wanna put office application, there r various of open source available out there.
Then, the management controller software, your cashier ($$$). Should be very cheap nowadays. A few thousands can get one.

There're few more things like data server, web server, backup server, backup line, gateway switcher, backup power, blah blah blah. It will depends on ur own planning. I'm sure u know better than me.

Good luck~

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Added on April 30, 2007, 7:51 pmHere are some links may give you some ideas:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=376388&hl=
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=371283&hl=
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=291765&hl=
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=367189&hl=
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=303396&hl=

This post has been edited by =MG=: Apr 30 2007, 08:00 PM

MG - Thank you very much for your helpful information.

My pleasure! Since we all share the same dream! ;-)

:May the force be with you:

wrong place to post dude, it is better for you to find those going to brankrupt cyber cafe shop. Btw, it is hard to get the licenses, better forget your dreams.