If you had a choice, would you by a computer from a big comapny, or a little shop that makes pcs?
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People typically want instant gratification ...... get their new computer as soon as they decide they are going to buy one.  Also while not impossible it is hard to beat the prices of the "big box" stores.  The way i see it is the biggest advantage of a small shop is that there is a lot more customer service, that makes owner personality a huge factor.\nRather than incurring all the expenses of opening a shop why not try making them out of your garage/house/apartment whatever and then provide installation/repairs at peoples homes.  People love the convenience and the good customer service.  Hard part is getting your name out but expenses are soooooooo much lower and it can always be done part-time as a side business
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Take your PC into a used computer shop and see if they have a plug for it.  There are many different sizes and types so it's best to bring the PC in for a fitting.
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Personally i would use someone like Curcuit City or Staples, they might be more expensive, but they offer warenties and the like
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I would get a PC with video and have lots of contact with my family.
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I own my own crappy pc store. If you are going to sell old/refurbished computers don't make that your primary source of income. Focus on service first, computer new and old are always going to have problems.\n\nThe problem with older computers is when something goes wrong with one of the parts it might be difficult to find a cost effective replacement part.\n\nWhere I live the majority of the population can't afford new computers so they by quality pre-owned computers. The major factor for most people is PRICE. I seldom get any clients who wants top of the range computers, most want just enough to type, look at pictures and use the internet If you can get some older games working on the PC it's a good start to draw them in. Once they experience gaming on any pc htey are likely to love and hate their consoles at the same time. Most peope i know once they start gaming on an old computer they ussualy save to buy a better entry level to mid range gaming pc so they can play some of the newer games.\n\nIf you can sell upgrades with insentives to trade in old hardware so you can gain acces to older hardware for a fraction of the price.\n\nTo actually start the business you are going to have to do some research ( ia ma guessing your'e in India, sorry if i am wrong).You need to find out what people can afford in the geographical areas you wish to concentrate on, is there competition in the area? can you arrange finance for your clients through the bank? where can you get hardware and software(suppliers) ? are the suppliers reliable? what will the transport cost for parts from my supplier per kilogram? are there discounts for bulk buying? will the prices rise or fall? goverment insentives? tax breaks> how do can you register your business? what kind of business do the suppliers require you to be(most supplier don't like sole propritors, they prefer close corperations(CC is the best for small business, well in South Africa anyway) or public/private companies? Book keeping requirements?\n\nResearch, my friend there is no point in starting a business if there is no market, or if the market is too competitive(that is my problem). If there is very little competition and there is a market you need to distinguish yourself rom the others. Service excellence and honesty at unbeatable prices will be a slow way to gain market share, but it works. If you are not technically minded you can always find out what it would cost to pay some one who is to help you. \n\nOnce you have done the reasearch you can formulate a plan, and implement it.\n\nHere is a link to a sight in South Africa (good for 3rd world/ developing countries) which will help you get started or give you some good ideas. Contact your local department of trade and industry and see if they know of some similar sites which are better suited for your country.\nhttp://www.seda.org.za/
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duh? I guess my answer would be the store, are you for real in asking this question?
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I would go with....\nProcessor: AMD Athlon 3800+ (Get AM2 motherboard and chip)\nRAM: 1 Gig\nVideoCard: For what you are doing, a Radeon X1200 or so.\nHarddrive: 80 gigs should do it.\n\nHonestly, if you don't know what to put in the computer, I think you shouldn't be starting this kind of business.  Also, check on the legality of renting computers with video games installed on them....
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Try to use a differant computer!
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that depends on what your using the computer for
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PC !\nwith windows XP home edition.
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I would reccomed chris co. GOOD COMPUTERS.
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http://www.dell.com - Kidding, of course.  You want to build a custom computer. \n\nI use http://www.newegg.com for most of my stuff.  I actually go to STAPLES for parts that I need quickly. (No hassle returns)  I also check http://www.tigerdirect.com for some parts.  \n\nI am always on the LOOKOUT for new vendors through http://www.pricewatch.com   But I investigate these companies throughoutly.  It's silly to buy from a company that is 3,000 miles away, when a good one might be within 500 miles where the shipping cost might be less, and delivered quicker. \n\nGood luck
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this question should be in consumer  electronics or games and recreation
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you can try your local library. i'm not sure if stores like best buy or circuit city rents out computers.
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Me and other local customer computer builders.  Big brand name companies cut too many corners.  For all the computer systems I build, I'm willing to make a cheap custom system for someone, but I do *not* use crappy quality parts.\n\nMost systems built by big brand name companies will have some good quality parts and other stuff that is total crap.  I've worked on a lot of brand name systems, and the modems, motherboards, network cards, sound cards, and lots of other components tend to be inferior to parts that only cost a few dollars more.\n\nBig companies are all about their bottom line.  I'm about making a little money but more importantly building a quality computer system. They don't care if there is a modem that is $2 more that is 10x better than the piece of crap they put in. They just care that they saved $2000 on 2000 computers they put together.
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I'd like to see two things happen:\n\n1. A computer that actually works for more than a few days at a time without crashing.\n\n2. A computer that doesn't say "Start" when you want it to stop.
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^_^ neither dell nor hp\nthe best PC is the one you're configuring yourself - if you can.