[webe3]

OK, I have been out of the PC scene for awhile, the last computer I had built for me seven years ago, is the one I am currently using.

I will have to have someone build the system I want, because I have never built a system myself and with the newest technology, now would be a very BAD time to try....especially since I am getting parts like a top of the line Intel chip and over $2,000.00 video card!

So what I want to know form the people that have been building awhile, is if the place I picked to build my computer has somewhat reasonable prices and if anyone has used them or knows their build reputation.

The place I chose to build my computer is called J&N Computer services. They offer:
* We custom build each system and test it extensively. All systems with O/S loaded run overnight testing.
* BIOS is flashed to most current version
* If operating system is ordered, Media is included and latest patches and drivers are loaded
* 3 year JNCS warranty on systems
* 3 year free jncs tech support, you get to talk to real technicians with hands-on experience
* Extremely heavy-duty packaging, all original boxes/documentation included

This is their URL

http://www.jncs.com/

My system is going to be listed under high Performance then ultra high performance and this is what I picked out to go in it.

CASE: Coolermaster Stacker 832 Black

* Bays: 9 5.25", 4 3.5" Int., 1 3.5" Ext.
* 1 120mm Fan (exhaust) 180mm (intake)
* Optional Fans: up to 9(!!) additional 120mm
* Dual I/O (Front and Top) Firewire, 4 USB 2.0, Audio In/Out
* Please Choose from power supplies listed below ($230.00)

POWER SUPPLY:
Thermaltake WO155RU 1000 watt (SLI) (Constant) ($282.00)

CPU:
Core2 Quad QX6850 Extreme Quad-Core 3.0Ghz 8mb L2 Cache, 1333FSB ($1222)

MEMORY:
4 GB DDR3-1066 CL7 Kingston (4 1024) ($1,060)

VIDEO CARD:
PNY Quadro FX5500 1024mb ($2,902)

SOUND CARD:
Creative Labs XFi Fatality Pro ($172.00)

SATA HARD DRIVE:
1 Western Digital WD740ADFD 74GB 10k RPM SATA

DVD BURNER:
Lite-On CD-RW, DVD-RW, Dual Layer, Black ($65.00)

CD BURNER:
Lite-On CD-RW, DVD-RW, Dual Layer, Black ($47.00)

FLOPPY DRIVE ($14.00)

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 with Full Installation (Includes CD & Key) ($179.00)

MONITOR:
Acerview 26" Wide-Screen LCD Monitor model AL2616W, 1920x1200 ($779.00)

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE:
Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse (Black) ($39.00)

GRAND TOTAL: $8,049.00




HERE IS THE PRINTOUT ON THE SITE:
Configuration:
Link to this configuration
Price $8,049
System ID sys-as-p5e3-deluxe
Motherboard
Warranty 3-year warranty all sys components
Services

* Full ***embly
* Burn-in Tested
* BIOS flashed to most recent stable version
* Cables routed and tied
* Excellent heavy-duty packaging
* All original boxes, CDs, manuals included

Motherboard Asus P5E3 Deluxe (MFG Link)
Case Coolermaster Stacker 832 Black

* Bays: 9 5.25", 4 3.5" Int., 1 3.5" Ext.
* 1 120mm Fan (exhaust) 180mm (intake)
* Optional Fans: up to 9(!!) additional 120mm
* Dual I/O (Front and Top) Firewire, 4 USB 2.0, Audio In/Out
* Please Choose from power supplies listed below

Power Supply Thermaltake WO155RU 1000 watt (SLI) (Constant)

* Do not choose if using Centurion, Sonata, or other small ch***is

CPU Need help? FAQ Link Core2 Quad QX6850 Extreme Quad-Core 3.0Ghz 8mb L2 Cache, 1333FSB
Memory Need help? FAQ Link 4 GB DDR3-1066 CL7 Kingston (4 1024) x4
First SATA Hard Drive(s) 1 Western Digital WD740ADFD 74GB 10k RPM SATA
RAID Options, 1st drive pair None
Second SATA Hard Drive(s) None
RAID Options, 2nd drive pair None
External SATA (E-SATA) Hard Drive None
1st CD/DVD Drive Lite-On CD-RW, DVD-RW, Dual Layer, Black
2nd CD/DVD Drive Lite-On CD-RW/DVD Reader (Black)
Video PNY Quadro FX5500 1024mb
Sound Adapters Creative Labs XFi Fatality Pro
Floppy Drive, Memory Card Reader Floppy Drive
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 with Full Installation (Includes CD & Key)
Microsoft Office Software None
Wireless None
Modem None
Keyboards, Mice, Cables Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard and Optical Mouse (Black)
Other Acerview 26" Wide-Screen LCD Monitor model AL2616W, 1920x1200




So what do you guys think? Is this a good system?

Are there other places I can get the same system cheaper with the same kind of service?

Like I said, I have never built a computer system, but I SURELY do not want to experiment on one like this! So,someone will have to build it for me.

This IS an expensive system I know.......but to me, it is my dream system. It should fly! I am getting a lot of money on a land deal and wanted a system that would last for a long while. I figure this may fit the bill.

I know there is always going to be something faster the computer manufacturers are working on, but I also know that if you get a decent system, it should last you awhile...at least it has worked for me all these years. Though the computer I have now was nowhere NEAR being top of the line even when I had it built.


CURRENT System Specs: ATX generic case with 550 watt power supply. ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe Motherboard. Western Digital 7,200 RPM 40 gig IDE Hard Drive.(NTFS file system) AMD Athlon XP 2600 processor.(standard fan and heatsink-Thoroughbred Core-standard speed-NO OVERCLOCK) 1 gig of Samsung DDRAM(PC 2700- 333 mhz....2-512mb sticks running in dual channel mode).Ati Radeon 8x 12000 XT (8x is enabled on motherboard). Soundblaster Audigy 2 sound card. Motorola sb 5100 cable modem (Insight Communications-Cable Connection) BenQ 16x AX DVD- RECORDER.(records -R/-RW or +R/+RW and CD-R formats) LiteOn 52x32x52 CD Burner. Zip 100 internal drive and a generic 3.5 floppy drive. Windows XP Professional Operating System. HP Deskjet 3520 inkjet printer and a KDS X Flat 17 inch CRT monitor.