FS: Minature Desktop Computer (3.8" High)

fortyways · 04-10-2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

Thats Socket LGA775, the ITX mobo im using is Socket M
The computer makes Apx 28db also.

Those are nice cases, I was going for size, however, ill consider it on the launch of my website.

Please help me understand what warrants all the performance, monetary, compatibility, reliability and upgradeability sacrafices that are made in order to use the smaller form factor.

I currently stand by my previous statement that it's a novelty toy, but I'm willing to investigate the possibility that I may be wrong.

Garethman!!` · 04-10-2008, 03:22 AM

Usually benefit places with very little space such as dorms, classrooms, offices and for television media centers. The VIA PC is designed for people on a tight budget, where as the Intel version is designed for people with a more of a relaxed budget for a TV PC.

The processor can be upgraded on the Intel System, up to a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo I believe.

There is really no sacrifices in the computer, providing your not planning on gaming on the system, it has the hard disk capacity of a standard computer (320GB SATAII), 2GB of DDR2 RAM, TV Tuner, HDMI, VGA and DVI, 6 USB ports and more.
The price, I agree is higher than standard desktop computers, but the demand for small form factor computers are becoming more popular for places mentioned above.

It also is faster and has more hard disk space than most laptops offered at that price.

tlarkin · 04-10-2008, 04:23 AM

tight budget? For $500 bucks I can get a desktop that is way more powerful.

Cleric7x9 · 04-10-2008, 04:58 AM

it seems you havent had much success at selling computers on ebay, maybe lower your prices a little bit? its a tough world out there. good luck with it

Garethman!!` · 04-10-2008, 05:30 AM

Indeed, not much success at all. I will lower the prices on some, but what I am going to do is setup a website, with Google adwords etc. That should hopefully be better at selling them. Thanks for the luck, hopefully one will sell soon

tlarkin · 04-10-2008, 02:06 PM

Just so you know, there is very little margin or mark up in hardware sales. If a retail chain buys a computer for $400 their cost, they maybe sell it for $500 tops if they are lucky.

If you mark it up anything beyond that, you aren't going to sell because you can't compete. Also, buying from a large company you get warranty and support from a company. Can you offer those services?

I am not bashing you, but giving you an idea on how to be more successful.

Garethman!!` · 04-10-2008, 02:29 PM

Indeed, I offer 7 to 14 day warranty with me, then all the other hardware has a warranty with the manufacturer of the hardware directly.

codeman0013 · 04-10-2008, 02:31 PM

not knocking you in any way at all man but i think dell has this market cornered.. We can get an ultraslim model with our pricing for around 450 shipped to us that matches that config i agree with tlarkin might want to lower pricing.. Oh yea dell comes with a 1 year warranty free 4 hour support on site if needed(not that we would use it since we have our own it department lol)

Garethman!!` · 04-10-2008, 02:50 PM

Indeed, they're lucky that they can do that, I am planning on having a help and support desk, with free support for 6 months where the user can talk to me on MSN Messenger or Skype.

Garethman!!` · 04-10-2008, 03:53 PM

I have taken everybody's advice, every computer has had a price cut,

and what does everybody think of this computer?, it was that PC at $899, I replaced it with a mATX case, and a better processor, with a lower price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300214724766

04-10-2008, 03:22 AM	#32 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 590	Usually benefit places with very little space such as dorms, classrooms, offices and for television media centers. The VIA PC is designed for people on a tight budget, where as the Intel version is designed for people with a more of a relaxed budget for a TV PC. The processor can be upgraded on the Intel System, up to a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo I believe. There is really no sacrifices in the computer, providing your not planning on gaming on the system, it has the hard disk capacity of a standard computer (320GB SATAII), 2GB of DDR2 RAM, TV Tuner, HDMI, VGA and DVI, 6 USB ports and more. The price, I agree is higher than standard desktop computers, but the demand for small form factor computers are becoming more popular for places mentioned above. It also is faster and has more hard disk space than most laptops offered at that price. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5400+ 2.80GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radion HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Basic Check out my custom built Desktop Computers for sale! New ones added! Last edited by Garethman!!`; 04-10-2008 at 03:26 AM.

04-10-2008, 04:58 AM	#34 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 22 Posts: 1,243	it seems you havent had much success at selling computers on ebay, maybe lower your prices a little bit? its a tough world out there. good luck with it __________________ CPU\|\| e8400 OC to 3.6 (will try to go higher) RAM\|\| 4GB corsair xms2 pc6400 800mhz HDD\|\| 2x WD Raptor 150GB 2x WD 500GB MBO\|\| EVGA 680i SE GPU\|\| Evga 8800GT Superclocked PSU\|\| RAIDMAX 630w Case\|\| Antec 900

04-10-2008, 05:30 AM	#35 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 590	Indeed, not much success at all. I will lower the prices on some, but what I am going to do is setup a website, with Google adwords etc. That should hopefully be better at selling them. Thanks for the luck, hopefully one will sell soon __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5400+ 2.80GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radion HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Basic Check out my custom built Desktop Computers for sale! New ones added!

04-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#37 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 590	Indeed, I offer 7 to 14 day warranty with me, then all the other hardware has a warranty with the manufacturer of the hardware directly. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5400+ 2.80GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radion HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Basic Check out my custom built Desktop Computers for sale! New ones added!

04-10-2008, 02:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 590	Indeed, they're lucky that they can do that, I am planning on having a help and support desk, with free support for 6 months where the user can talk to me on MSN Messenger or Skype. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5400+ 2.80GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radion HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Basic Check out my custom built Desktop Computers for sale! New ones added!

04-10-2008, 04:23 AM	#33 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,187	tight budget? For $500 bucks I can get a desktop that is way more powerful.

04-10-2008, 02:06 PM	#36 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,187	Just so you know, there is very little margin or mark up in hardware sales. If a retail chain buys a computer for $400 their cost, they maybe sell it for $500 tops if they are lucky. If you mark it up anything beyond that, you aren't going to sell because you can't compete. Also, buying from a large company you get warranty and support from a company. Can you offer those services? I am not bashing you, but giving you an idea on how to be more successful.

04-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#38 (permalink)
codeman0013 Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Decatur Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 1,391	not knocking you in any way at all man but i think dell has this market cornered.. We can get an ultraslim model with our pricing for around 450 shipped to us that matches that config i agree with tlarkin might want to lower pricing.. Oh yea dell comes with a 1 year warranty free 4 hour support on site if needed(not that we would use it since we have our own it department lol)

04-10-2008, 03:53 PM	#40 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 590	I have taken everybody's advice, every computer has had a price cut, and what does everybody think of this computer?, it was that PC at $899, I replaced it with a mATX case, and a better processor, with a lower price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300214724766 __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 x2 5400+ 2.80GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2-800 PC6400 A-DATA / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 750GB SATA/ Hitatchi Travelstar 120GB 5400RPM GPU :Sapphire Radion HD 2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate / Windows Vista Basic Check out my custom built Desktop Computers for sale! New ones added! Last edited by Garethman!!`; 04-10-2008 at 08:56 PM.

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