can anyone recommend a reputable PC shop that does custom build computers?

am looking for one to replace my aging XPS8910.

what budget and spec you want? for work or gaming or both?
actually many choices available

mainly for gaming.

not very sure about what's the latest and current market price for a gaming system since i left college many moons ago and have been referencing Dell's XPS system to buy one.

my budget is somewhere between RM4.5k to RM5k.

many of my peers saying that i could get much more by "custom-building" with the same price that i'm buying from Dell so am trying to see if that's real or just stupid talk.

I think all stores can do it, just go lowyat have a walk and gave them your (reasonable) budget, they can plan something for you.

Mara.

In all seriousness, set a budget, decide on parts like CPU and GPU, watch YouTube like ltt if you not sure or ask forum or Reddit.

Survey online on component prices like AllIT, Thunder match, Asashi, shopee/Lazada so that you don't get cheated. Then go to those shops in lowyat to compare and build. Usually build is free if buy from them.

finally reply from you without funny picture.

its related to topics ler

It depends.

Throughout the years price of custom fluctuated quite a lot while prebuilt generally more stable.

There’s a time prebuilt can get you better value than custom, due to parts scarcity, but luckily now it’s mostly over.

All in all, I’m still more advocating custom over prebuilt (except for sub 2k office PC, that one prebuilt is good and reasonable, especially backed by next day warranty), for you’re getting better parts and upgradability. Prebuilt nowadays may use proprietary parts which limit your room to upgrade/repair down the line.

This post has been edited by msacras: Mar 16 2023, 11:56 AM

you can take a look at Apezilla, his shop is in PJ Sek 17
pm him on fb and have a talk to him, friendly chap

more fun to buy parts and DIY

the last time i walked into lowyat was almost 10 years ago and there's something about the vibes there that doesn't comfort me. feels like every single one of them is trying to rip me off, especially more so if i walked in there and tell them i "no-no".

i see - the entire process sounds a bit tedious to me

Yes! proprietary parts - this is exactly the reason why i am considering not purchasing from Dell for my next Home machine. I just found out recently that my XPS8910 has proprietary PSU so i cannot just upgrade my GPU because of the power limitation.

Fun facts, if you have a clear budget, they (mostly) won’t rip you off.

They’re all still legitimate shops selling genuine stuffs.

Just don’t buy some parts/brands that’s too premium over generic budget brands.

This post has been edited by msacras: Mar 16 2023, 12:02 PM

will do, thanks for the recommendation.

i know - been watching quite a lot of random videos on youtube and while it seems fun but at the same time also scary. given my track record with electronics, i'm sure i'll break something expensive along the way while trying to assemble them.

Make sure you go to the big / reputable stores at Lowyat to avoid getting fleeced, conned, scammed ...

Viewnet, C-zone, All IT, Asashi etc are all fine

why not ask your friends to recommend ? Or if they've done it themselves, assemble it together.

I think i'll try All-IT first - they have other outlets other than in lowyat. Perhaps get an estimated quotation first for reference.

The price differences amongst the big stores are minimal, so if you know the specs you want just find a place where you feel comfortable and service level is good

Personally, I just go to Asashi these days since there are 2 big stores at nearby malls ie can't really be bothered to go to Lowyat anymore

TS based which location 1st?

Klang Valley

go to Digital Mall PJ or Lowyat

c-zone or viewnet