Disks Direct...

Ive had nothing but trouble for 10 months and hes doing something illegal.
I got a new pc from him and ended up with rubbish graphics.
I took it back asked for a refund but he said as i asked for it to be specially built he cant!

I still have rubbish graphics but have been told by him that he uses the same xp install disc on several pc,s! and i have windows xp professional when i asked for xp home! and i didnt get a restore disc or a key!!
if your thinking of going in there DONT unless you want to be ripped off big time.
Microsoft said hes doing something illegal oh dear.

You are clearly some kind of computer genius wizard.

Are you being head-hunted by Mircosoft? If not why not.

I hope you don't mind if I disregard your opinion and pherhaps seek technical advice from screwdriver, instead.

I got a new pc from him and ended up with rubbish graphics.

WOOOOAH slow down Bill Gates... Stop with all the technical terms.. You probably bought a refridgerator "by mistake". Does your computer with "rubbish graphics" hum slightly and pherhaps chill fish and veg for 3-7 days ?

rubbish graphics is probably down to a low budget graphics card, as for the windows xp pro key, giz a pm :thumbsup:

First post is a rant! :rant:

If you pay cheap, you usually get cheap - especially with graphics cards.

Ive learnt my lesson.
Im getting a new pc from pc world in two weeks he can go to hell.i feel sorry for the next person that buys a computer from him.:clap:

i can tell you this that her PC was defenately NOT CHEAP

Originally posted by sarcastic
Ive learnt my lesson.
Im getting a new pc from pc world in two weeks he can go to hell.i feel sorry for the next person that buys a computer from him.:clap:

Are you sure you've learnt your lesson? Do not buy from DSG - buy from Mesh, eBuyer, tekheads etc.


It is illegal to place the same Windows disc on may PCs, unless you have a multiple PC licence [coroprate]. You only get Restore Discs on crap machines like Packard Bells and Medions - and these days teh restore function is on another partition on the HDD.

I'd rather reformat with a Windows disc against a 'restore function' anyday.

If you'd bought a legit Windows copy (whether it be an OEM version - with a piece of h/w that you asked him to instal, or a retail copy, you should have been given the disc, and a COA sticker should be on the PC so it is legit. Being given hte XP CD allows you to use it when you need to reformat). Evidently, he chucks a 'generic' XP and a cracked code, activates it etc...

Tsk, tsk.

When i went into his shop, he admitted to me that he uses the same disc & key for all his PC's that he sells

Originally posted by daz25
When i went into his shop, he admitted to me that he uses the same disc & key for all his PC's that he sells


How's he managed to activate all of the PCs when M$ will work out that the same code is being used several times - with a cracked code, OK - but with the same code...

Originally posted by kentboy119
How's he managed to activate all of the PCs when M$ will work out that the same code is being used several times - with a cracked code, OK - but with the same code...

id love to know that. Hes obviously doing something illegal

And remember children, this is exactly why I keep telling people don't buy PC hardware off Joe Bloggs down the Markets.. :loopy:

I always buy from REPUTABLE dealers/suppliers, even if that means *cough* going down to PC World *cough* :shocked:

but the thing is it wasnt just odd hardware, it was a FULL PC.

In future we'll buy from LARGE companies & not COWBOYS

Try The Computer Shop on Ecclesall Road, Banner Cross, S11 - they're very good.

:)

after what we've been through, im now VERY dubious about just buying from a little shop.

Id rather go with large nationwide comapnies

Originally posted by daz25
but the thing is it wasnt just odd hardware, it was a FULL PC.

In future we'll buy from LARGE companies & not COWBOYS

And that's exactly my point :thumbsup:

all im saying on the subject is i hope he gets whats coming to him hes doing something very illegal.
I am really glad im gettin my new pc from a large company with everything i need and should have.
(whats wrong with pc world?):thumbsup:

Originally posted by sarcastic
(whats wrong with pc world?)

Do a search on here:P.

So are you saying its better to buy from a little shop than a LARGE REPUTABLE Company???

Originally posted by sccsux
Do a search on here:P.

PC World won't rob you blind and sell you a PC that doesn't work like what has happened to the OP here.

Some people on here don't like them I'll grant you that but personally I don't see what everyone's problem is :loopy:

I personally find that 'little Fred' in a computer store will know more than 'little Billy who's had training in retail'.

Take this example, in a nearby town (Welling), there were three computer stores - there's now 2 - why, because the guy that was in 1 didn't know what he was talking about, and ended up closing as everyone went to the other guys!

well PC world cant be that bad as they're always advertising & they have stores nationwide.

Unlike discs Direct who sell illegal items

Try Dabs, Overclock, Overclockers, Tekheads, Ebuyer... these are good online stores that won't rob you blind, like DSG! - Daylight robbery, it really is with them!

:)

P.s: Most 'Fred on his own stores' are great - and don't sell things dsodgily.

That's only one point you've highlighted!

:)

Originally posted by daz25
So are you saying its better to buy from a little shop than a LARGE REPUTABLE Company???

IMO the exact opposite of that is correct, it's better to buy from large REPUTABLE companies such as PC World, Dixons et al than small shops.

They may get bad press on here, but at least you know PC World and their ilk aren't going to go tits up next week or run off with your money leaving you with duff kit.

And no, I am not stupid so don't even start, anyone that does gets reported to the Mods.

To further a point Kentboy made, I know from personal experience that the retail trade doesn't pay anywhere near well enough to entice people who know what they're on about with ANY product, not just the computer retail trade.

Originally posted by Rich
IMO the exact opposite of that is correct, it's better to buy from large REPUTABLE companies such as PC World, Dixons et al than small shops.

They may get bad press on here, but at least you know PC World and their ilk aren't going to go tits up next week or run off with your money leaving you with duff kit.

And no, I am not stupid so don't even start, anyone that does gets reported to the Mods.

I think he was disagreeing with my point - 'Fred' versus big company.

I support the entrepreneur, if he screws up, his problem. But at least support them...

:)

Why should you support someone that when you buy an expenisve PC from them, plug it in & it goes tits up the 1st time you use it, take it back & thewy REFUSE to give you a refund?????

Originally posted by daz25
Why should you support someone that when you buy an expenisve PC from them, plug it in & it goes tits up the 1st time you use it, take it back & thewy REFUSE to give you a refund?????

I wouldn't support him - he's a moron.

I'm on about successful entrepreneurs.

Oh, successful ones, then im all for suporting them, but people like DISCS DIRECT shouldnt even be in business!!!!

Originally posted by daz25
after what we've been through, im now VERY dubious about just buying from a little shop.

Id rather go with large nationwide comapnies


I've never heard anything so dumb on the Sheffield forum, thanks for making my day, you're hilarious.

:clap:


P

Originally posted by trentboy2
I've never heard anything so dumb on the Sheffield forum, thanks for making my day, you're hilarious.

:clap:


P

I do hope you're supporting my I personally find that 'little Fred' in a computer store will know more than 'little Billy who's had training in retail'. comment?

Alex - :)

Originally posted by trentboy2
I've never heard anything so dumb on the Sheffield forum, thanks for making my day, you're hilarious.

:clap:


P

Big PC World-esque computer shops > Little Joe Bloggs from down the Markets type shops... Granted Joe Bloggs might know his arse from his elbow with regard to computers but I still wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

Originally posted by Rich
Big PC World-esque computer shops > Little Joe Bloggs from down the Markets type shops... Granted Joe Bloggs might know his arse from his elbow with regard to computers but I still wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw him.

That's my point!

:)

Would you rather leave your PC at DSG for a 'healthcheck' or 'Craig's Computers' pre-recommended by friends?

:)

Originally posted by daz25
well PC world cant be that bad as they're always advertising & they have stores nationwide.




It just gets better and better. I think there should be a compo for muppet of the week, first prize daz the dumbass,

Sorry to be so harsh but c'mon daz surely you cant mean what you say?

Okay so the fella from Dodgy Discs 'R' Us ripped you off, go to trading standards and 'ave a word instead of moaning on about it.

Be different and DO SOMETHING!

:D

Originally posted by daz25
well PC world cant be that bad as they're always advertising & they have stores nationwide.

So were the likes of "Time Computers" & "Tiny Computers".


Big does not equate to value/competence:(.

Originally posted by trentboy2
It just gets better and better. I think there should be a compo for muppet of the week, first prize daz the dumbass,

Sorry to be so harsh but c'mon daz surely you cant mean what you say?

Okay so the fella from Dodgy Discs 'R' Us ripped you off, go to trading standards and 'ave a word instead of moaning on about it.

Be different and DO SOMETHING!

:D

Well done! you've just been reported to the mods

OH MY GOD THE MODS are after me!!!:help:

Let just go hide in the living room and watch Family Guy then I'll come back and read some more of this most entertaining thread.

God bless ya DAZ you're the best....seriously dude...

:thumbsup:

PC world and such like may be big but that does not mean they offer good service or value. They might not go under but that does not mean you can do anything when they rip you off. Little shops are generally a better option even if your computer skills are limited. Even Dell offer better after care service. As for crap video performance. If you want excellent video performance for games then buy your board, chip, ram and hard disk, then add the same cost again for video. People seem to think that the fastest processor is the be all and end all. You need to add at least £200 for a good graphics card on top of what ever system you get if you want to play the latest games.
If you want a good PC then get someone on here to make it for you, don't go to PC world or Dell or any of the other main suppliers. Just understand that things can go wrong.

Originally posted by kentboy119
That's my point!

:)

Would you rather leave your PC at DSG for a 'healthcheck' or 'Craig's Computers' pre-recommended by friends?

:)

DSG healthcheck every time.

Hi all,

Please keep the personal abuse off the thread.

Thank you,

Joe

Originally posted by daz25
Well done! you've just been reported to the mods

Can I be reported for thinking DSG et al are crap?

:R :R :R :R

The small guy has everything to lose, I buy from who has the best deal at the time, after checking.Forums are the best place to find out who is the good,bad and the ugly.

Originally posted by Rich
PC World won't rob you blind and sell you a PC that doesn't work like what has happened to the OP here.

Some people on here don't like them I'll grant you that but personally I don't see what everyone's problem is :loopy:

that's practically there entire business plan you've just quoted.

Originally posted by kentboy119
Can I be reported for thinking DSG et al are crap?

:R :R :R :R

count me in on that, I need reporting too as PC World and DSG sell overpriced tat and oversell to people who don't know any better.

You know something i wish id kept my mouth shut now!
all i did was paste a topic and omg you MEN are pathetic!
As soon as the word COMPUTERS been mentioned you go into a right orgy!!

GROW UP!:suspect:

Originally posted by sarcastic
You know something i wish id kept my mouth shut now!
all i did was paste a topic and omg you MEN are pathetic!
As soon as the word COMPUTERS been mentioned you go into a right orgy!!

GROW UP!:suspect:

hey, you started the topic.
A bit of a rant on the first post, but a reasonable point about pirated copies of windows.
But then you've destroyed all credibility by saying that you're going to PC World. You managed to carefully ignore any and all suggestions as to better companies to buy from (including several nationwide or international companies). My preferred companies include Dell, dabs, cclcomputers, novatech and evasham. None of them have high street stores, but are all at least nationwide.

I was trying to hunt out that thread where you and I were discussing the fact that PBs and DSG produce are made by and for morons.

But I couldn't find the thread.

:)

im a woman, ive never heard of any of the companies you have named im in sheffield.:rolleyes:

Originally posted by sarcastic
im a woman, ive never heard of any of the companies you have named im in sheffield.:rolleyes:

well maybe you could look them up, i've heard of this thing called the internet where information is virtually free.

try

www.dabs.co.uk

www.dell.co.uk

www.evesham.co.uk

www.novatech.co.uk

www.cclcomputers.co.uk

www.savastore.co.uk

just for starters.

Regarding your graphics, what did you think you had paid for and what have you got and are you sure that it's configured correctly.

and i thought i was sarcastic! omg a man beat me to it! *Faints*:hihi:

oh yeh i forgot..thanks for those.

I work for PC world .We definitely provide the service for the price you pay for.If the customer if fully aware of statuory rights he could claim a new computer within six years of purchase (some cases)..You buy anything from us , please do read the paper work to know what it covers .


Healthchecks : more often we miss deadlines .
price: a bit steep
after sales service :no one could beat us .
I bought visual studio.net software from pcworld ,it's 4£ cheaper than the lowest buy it now price on ebay . You could do a price match for yourself www.pcwb.com /www.ebay.co.uk.
I haven't got conscience when i say the price of windows xp it's 179£ and some other products.

I was given new laptop after 3 months of purchase for a fault and i asked for a new one than repair (consumer rights for six months) ,can any other retailer do that ..
You get what you pay for ..

never buy from online services for valuable items ,it's ok for items like cd's ,cables..

Originally posted by kall_sheff
I work for PC world .We definitely provide the service for the price you pay for.If the customer if fully aware of statuory rights he could claim a new computer within six years of purchase (some cases)..You buy anything from us , please do read the paper work to know what it covers .


Healthchecks : more often we miss deadlines .
price: a bit steep
after sales service :no one could beat us .
I bought visual studio.net software from pcworld ,it's 4£ cheaper than the lowest buy it now price on ebay . You could do a price match for yourself www.pcwb.com /www.ebay.co.uk.
I haven't got conscience when i say the price of windows xp it's 179£ and some other products.

I was given new laptop after 3 months of purchase for a fault and i asked for a new one than repair (consumer rights for six months) ,can any other retailer do that ..
You get what you pay for ..

never buy from online services for valuable items ,it's ok for items like cd's ,cables..

Woo hoo! at last a genuine person on here

thankgod!! someone from pc world!! now please shut up.:clap:

Daz you big man you here's a link just for your good self:

http://www.europc.co.uk/home.aspx?ProductDetailID=1&ProductID=39160

It's a company called EuroPc they build and refurbish PC's then sell them a much lower prices than monkey boys like PC World. It's also the same place i recently bought my PC which is almost identicle to the one in the link above.

The important thing to look at is the disk space and memory and this PC has plenty of both. And then of course there's the all important graphics card. I have the same one as this PC does and it'll do you just fine, it's not brillant but it's a good start ( I also have it and I can play most new game if i turn down some of the video settings.

The only down side is, you dont get a moniter but I'm sure if you look around on the website you'll no doubt find a bargin.



A few games i recently bought:

Black and White 2
Age of Empire 3
F.E.A.R
Rome Total War
Quake 4 (however my system doesn't seem to like this game to much, so get F.E.A.R instead, it's much better anyway)

See what a nice fella I am. and you had the cheek to report me to the mods...naughty daz.

P

Originally posted by kall_sheff
[B]I work for PC world .We definitely provide the service for the price you pay for.If the customer if fully aware of statuory rights he could claim a new computer within six years of purchase (some cases)..You buy anything from us , please do read the paper work to know what it covers .


Provide the price you pay for - hahaha - why is it one lad admitted to me that he came to work for DSG through retail, and knows very little about computers.

Simple question:

Differenciate the CMOS and the BIOS..? Go on...

Healthchecks : more often we miss deadlines .

And faults

price: a bit steep

A bit??!

after sales service :no one could beat us .

Several years ago, a PC W guy came out and managed to break a CD-Rom drive that he was supposed to be repairing.

never buy from online services for valuable items ,it's ok for items like cd's ,cables..

I think you'll find there are many online shoppers out there.

Alex - :)

Im so glad im a woman i can just post a topic about a pc and hey presto i see men actually acting like little boys on sheffield forum for free!!!:clap: :hihi: :thumbsup:

Differenciate the CMOS and the BIOS..? Go on...

they are part of ROM , power on self test ,basic I/O ,The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) that is responsible for teaching the main processor how to deal with basic devices, such as floppy unit, hard disk or video in text mode; the Power On Self Test (POST) which is the program in charge of the self test that is executed every time PC is powered up (like memory counting, for instance); and the Setup which is the program that allows the alteration of the parameters stored in the configuration memory (CMOS)..

Several years ago, a PC W guy came out and managed to break a CD-Rom drive that he was supposed to be repairing.

If u go into NCP car park you pay for parking not for security of vehicle . bad things do happen.We guarentee repair for 3 months not for security whilst in the store
PC world can buy and sell all online companies.we are through out the world .I work for a cash rich group.I booked a free pick up for a faulty laptop bought in pc world spain in Uk for repair as it's under 12 months . CAn your online stores do such a service.

now are we going to let it rest? i am going to pc world end of. What you gunna do chain me to the house???:suspect:

why is it one lad admitted to me that he came to work for DSG through retail, and knows very little about computers.


He's been given a job for customer service role and not for technical help and services.

NICE ONE!! PC WORLD HERE I COME>:clap:

Differenciate the CMOS and the BIOS..? Go on...

they are part of ROM , power on self test ,basic I/O ,The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) that is responsible for teaching the main processor how to deal with basic devices, such as floppy unit, hard disk or video in text mode; the Power On Self Test (POST) which is the program in charge of the self test that is executed every time PC is powered up (like memory counting, for instance); and the Setup which is the program that allows the alteration of the parameters stored in the configuration memory (CMOS)..

Several years ago, a PC W guy came out and managed to break a CD-Rom drive that he was supposed to be repairing.

If u go into NCP car park you pay for parking not for security of vehicle . bad things do happen.We guarentee repair for 3 months not for security whilst in the store
PC world can buy and sell all online companies.we are through out the world .I work for a cash rich group.I booked a free pick up for a faulty laptop bought in pc world spain in Uk for repair as it's under 12 months . CAn your online stores do such a service.



Report this Post | Link | IP


B**** that screwed my logic (my hope)

:P ;)

Originally posted by kall_sheff
why is it one lad admitted to me that he came to work for DSG through retail, and knows very little about computers.


He's been given a job for customer service role and not for technical help and services.

To be fair, he should know the basics (maybe not the CMOS/BIOS) but the "if I have cable broadband, which router do I need to buy? - does it need a RJ45 WAN point, or an RJ11" arguement.

:)

Kentboy a question for you :


i have a latop adaptor operating between 110-240v and at 50 hz frequency ,what would happen to laptop if I use it at 60Hz(USA) .

Originally posted by 2c4s
You are clearly some kind of computer genius wizard.

Are you being head-hunted by Mircosoft? If not why not.

I hope you don't mind if I disregard your opinion and pherhaps seek technical advice from screwdriver, instead.



WOOOOAH slow down Bill Gates... Stop with all the technical terms.. You probably bought a refridgerator "by mistake". Does your computer with "rubbish graphics" hum slightly and pherhaps chill fish and veg for 3-7 days ?

So why are you having a go at the first poster then?

Maybe you could give the person in need of help some advice then since you must be something of a genius yourself??

Originally posted by trentboy2
It just gets better and better. I think there should be a compo for muppet of the week, first prize daz the dumbass,

Sorry to be so harsh but c'mon daz surely you cant mean what you say?

Okay so the fella from Dodgy Discs 'R' Us ripped you off, go to trading standards and 'ave a word instead of moaning on about it.

Be different and DO SOMETHING!

:D

To be honest- I thought you were being insulting as well!
So I'm not surprised the mods were informed.

Shame on you.

Originally posted by kall_sheff
I work for PC world .We definitely provide the service for the price you pay for.If the customer if fully aware of statuory rights he could claim a new computer within six years of purchase (some cases)..You buy anything from us , please do read the paper work to know what it covers .


Healthchecks : more often we miss deadlines .
price: a bit steep
after sales service :no one could beat us .
I bought visual studio.net software from pcworld ,it's 4£ cheaper than the lowest buy it now price on ebay . You could do a price match for yourself www.pcwb.com /www.ebay.co.uk.
I haven't got conscience when i say the price of windows xp it's 179£ and some other products.

I was given new laptop after 3 months of purchase for a fault and i asked for a new one than repair (consumer rights for six months) ,can any other retailer do that ..
You get what you pay for ..

never buy from online services for valuable items ,it's ok for items like cd's ,cables..

Should I spit on you in the street then fella? :)
LMAO! Sorry I couldnt resist, seing as you work for my least fave computer store at the moment.

Can you say which PC World you work at- I have had problems with the Meadowhall Retail outlet.

Nice to meet you though mate :thumbsup:

What probs have you had at meadowhall PC World?

I was planning on buying from there

I'm impressed by PC-World... well, the effect of their advertising, anyway... It seems to prevail against all odds... Including the warnings from those who've worked for the group and from those unfortunates who've dealt with them, that can be found in past threads. ;)

Admittedly, you can get a good deal from PC-World... BUT, you need to have a good knowledge of the items that you're buying, to be sure that you do so... From what I've read so far, the OP doesn't appear to fit this category...

[i]From what I've read so far, the OP doesn't appear to fit this category... [/B]

Believe me, the OP knows more than you think. The op actually knows a hell of a lot more than alot of PC Engineers i know!

I've used PC World for a while now and TBH I've seldom had any problems with them.

On one occasion I did have young snotty who worked in the service dept trying to tell me what was what but I blinded him with a bit of science and he went back into his hole. This is not to say that all the people that work there are as thick or unhelpfull as he was, I've found most to be ok.

If I'm stuck for the odd part I go on their online order site and click the collect at store bit...this saves a few quid on most things and you don't pay until you collect.

Maybe part of the problem is that people are not asking the right questions when they buy things or they don't read the box to see if what they buy will actually work on their system. One last thing is, if you pay £450 for a PC..you will get £450's worth of PC!! it won't be that good so don't expect all the whistles ans bells with it.

Originally posted by daz25
Believe me, the OP knows more than you think. The op actually knows a hell of a lot more than alot of PC Engineers i know!
In that case, forewarned by some of what they've read on here and forearmed with their own knowledge of PCs, the OP should be able to secure a deal that is good value and suitable for their intended purpose, despite the fact that they aren't the type of customer that PCW usually relies on! ;)

Caveat Emptor!

Originally posted by ANGELUS
To be honest- I thought you were being insulting as well!
So I'm not surprised the mods were informed.

Shame on you.

Maybe i was a little insulting but that fella needs waking up, it's attitudes like his that are leading this country down a road I care not to follow, a road that lets companies like PCworld squeeze out any compo with marketing promises that they have no intention on living up to.

And is it really neccessary for me to be reported to the mods for thinking that someone is an idiot?

Here's an original idea: stick up for yourself and make a decent argument. Prove to everyone that your the bigger man by turning things around and making me look like the dumbass. Dont, what ever you do, give me more excuses for me to post bitter little rants like this one by running to the mods every time someone upsets your precious little world.

So am in trouble again now?:confused:

Originally posted by kall_sheff
Differenciate the CMOS and the BIOS..? Go on...

they are part of ROM , power on self test ,basic I/O ,The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) that is responsible for teaching the main processor how to deal with basic devices, such as floppy unit, hard disk or video in text mode; the Power On Self Test (POST) which is the program in charge of the self test that is executed every time PC is powered up (like memory counting, for instance); and the Setup which is the program that allows the alteration of the parameters stored in the configuration memory (CMOS)..

Several years ago, a PC W guy came out and managed to break a CD-Rom drive that he was supposed to be repairing.

If u go into NCP car park you pay for parking not for security of vehicle . bad things do happen.We guarentee repair for 3 months not for security whilst in the store
PC world can buy and sell all online companies.we are through out the world .I work for a cash rich group.I booked a free pick up for a faulty laptop bought in pc world spain in Uk for repair as it's under 12 months . CAn your online stores do such a service.

you have heard of dell right? Largest computer manufacturer in the world, purely an online presence.
3 year onsite warranty - worldwide.

Not sure what your carparking analogy is about.

Originally posted by daz25
Believe me, the OP knows more than you think. The op actually knows a hell of a lot more than alot of PC Engineers i know!

then why does this thread exist and why the apparently clueless image?

Originally posted by Cyclone
then why does this thread exist and why the apparently clueless image?

Spot on Cyclone. Two further questions come to mind:

1) Why didn't the O.P. build it themslves?

2) Why ask for XP Home when there are more benefits in having XP Pro?

they are part of ROM , power on self test ,basic I/O ,The Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) that is responsible for teaching the main processor how to deal with basic devices, such as floppy unit, hard disk or video in text mode; the Power On Self Test (POST) which is the program in charge of the self test that is executed every time PC is powered up (like memory counting, for instance); and the Setup which is the program that allows the alteration of the parameters stored in the configuration memory (CMOS)…

Coming at this with a clean head (I went to bed after you had posted it) most of that is filled with long-winded waffle – I only wanted you to differentiate them both – the BIOS is the software that allows you to select boot order, etc, etc (like you said), but where I disagree, is that the CMOS is the chip it is stored on – the BIOS battery is the CMOS - Copper Metal Oxide Semiconductor.

As for your laptop question - that's impossible, the UK AC supply operates at 50Hz, therefore the question is hypothetical; unless you’re asking ‘can I use the laptop on a 60Hz-based system? {110V}’

Well the voltage isn’t an issue, as on the side of the PSU in most instances, there will be a 110/240 slider – when you wish to use it in a country that uses a 60Hz-based system. Then a transformer will be needed to allow it to be plugged into the country’s socket – however the importance is the slider changed to 110V.

The Hz isn't an issue as the mains'll have a dual frequency...

I'm now going to leave this thread, as I'm getting peed off with it.

Mod: Play nicely please guys. You all have a right to an opinion, but not to insult each other.

Originally posted by kentboy119
CMOS - Copper Metal Oxide Semiconductor.

Actually, it's "Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor";), which is powered by a battery.

Originally posted by daz25
What probs have you had at meadowhall PC World?

I was planning on buying from there

Hey

We bought a laptop from them way back in March time, it went tits up within 3 months later and we took it back to the shop to be either fixed and replaced.

Its a long story to be honest- but the end outcome after being told a various pack of lies and after a lot of farting about- we ended up with a better laptop.

This was from the Meadowhall Retail PC World and me and the missus were not impressed at all.

Originally posted by trentboy2
Maybe i was a little insulting but that fella needs waking up, it's attitudes like his that are leading this country down a road I care not to follow, a road that lets companies like PCworld squeeze out any compo with marketing promises that they have no intention on living up to.

And is it really neccessary for me to be reported to the mods for thinking that someone is an idiot?

Here's an original idea: stick up for yourself and make a decent argument. Prove to everyone that your the bigger man by turning things around and making me look like the dumbass. Dont, what ever you do, give me more excuses for me to post bitter little rants like this one by running to the mods every time someone upsets your precious little world.

So am in trouble again now?:confused:

I agree with what you are saying on your reply- definitely agreed about PC World :thumbsup:

Regards to you being reported- I cant really comment on that :)

But you are right as well- when you say stick up for yourself and come out with a decent argument :thumbsup: I myself, dont feel the need to report anyone to the mods- but thats some peoples choices I guess.

I have never had any problems with disc direct. I go there pretty often. The only thing that i can say wrong with them are the prices.

Originally posted by sarcastic
omg you MEN are pathetic!

i like the way that as soon as you get backed into a corner you pull the "MEN ARE TEH USELESS LOLZ!!!!!!1111" card out of the bag.. now stop trying to figure out where the "Any" key is and go and iron my shirt..


for anyone wanting a local company who know their shiznit about computers, you could do worse than check out http://www.morecomputers.com (based on collegiate crescent, just off eccy road)..

Hi Sarcastic,
the problem with your old P.C. is that one of the C.P.U. fan mounting posts is broken off. The heat sink is not in contact with the C.P.U. which immediately overheats and turns itself off. Someone has tried to bodge it with a yellow ty rap, a big dollop of hot melt glue and loads of thermal paste on the C.P.U.
regards Mick.

Note to the OP:

Have you considered contacting the company you bought the P|C from, and telling them the following:

I've been in contact with Microsoft, concerning the legitimacy of my copy of XP pro, and they are very keen to learn who my supplier is.

I haven't told them of course, well, not yet.

What should I do? ...

Oh, and can I have full refund by the way?

Concerning PC world, I personally would avoid them, I consider them overpriced and don't think they have a bad reputation for no reason.

Good luck sorting out your computer woes!

Originally posted by sarcastic
Disks Direct...

Ive had nothing but trouble for 10 months and hes doing something illegal.
I got a new pc from him and ended up with rubbish graphics.
I took it back asked for a refund but he said as i asked for it to be specially built he cant!

I still have rubbish graphics but have been told by him that he uses the same xp install disc on several pc,s! and i have windows xp professional when i asked for xp home! and i didnt get a restore disc or a key!!
if your thinking of going in there DONT unless you want to be ripped off big time.
Microsoft said hes doing something illegal oh dear.

are they any good at mending broken light sockets?:hihi: :hihi: :hihi: :hihi: