New Build Request - A Few Queries

[jim]

I'm hoping to buy the following ASAP:

http://www.scan.co.uk/savedbasket/a9...a9e5d419d3f2ca

It's fairly similar to the FT03 build on the site, with a few tweaks. Would that be do-able? Are there any obvious problems you can foresee with it?

Also, the queries:

What are the warranties you offer with custom builds, and what do they offer "above and beyond"? Most of the parts I'm looking at have 3+ year warranties, so what happens if it goes wrong in the third year?

Are you able to tweak for overclocking, and also try to make it fairly quiet? I know both aren't easily achievable at the same time, but when overclocking rigs to you put all fans to max and worry about maximum speeds instead or go for some sort of balance?

I already have a retail key for Windows 7 Ultimate x64. Would it be possible to get the machine with the OS pre-installed, without buying it from you?

[jim]

I'm sure you guys are busy, but the sooner you can get back to me the better, hoping to get this on its way asap

[kasavien]

Might be quicker for you to contact scan directly through their online query system. I put together a basket on Monday night and sent it through, then I was contacted by lee on Tuesday, finalised the build then placed the order. Less than a day to sort out what I wanted :-)

[jim]

Yeah, I may do that.

How it's been left so long I have no idea, but there you go.

[Ben @ Scan]

Hi snootyjim

I have looked at the spec and I am not sure about the Antec Khuler in that FT03 case but maybe sales can confirm this

The system warranty is

1st Year - Onsite - Hardware like for like replacement
(If the system board needs replacing and it is overlcocked this has to be done at Scan)

2nd Year - Return to base - Customer pays carriage costs we cover labour and any parts under manufacturers warranty

3rd Year - Return to base customer pays carriage / labour and any parts that are not under manufacturers warranty

You can buy extended warranty within the first 12 months

Getting a quiet system overclocked in a small case is not easy but we will do our best to get a good balance

Please contact sales if you want to order a custom build they can verify the parts are ok to use

We can install retail Win7 Ultimate 64 but you will need this noted when you place the order, if you send your disk in with your key we will install your OS

Sales 0871 472 4747

Regards

Ben

[jim]

Thanks for the clarification Ben, I will give sales a call a little later on to get it all sorted out

[jim]

Okay, I've had a quick chat on the phone and decided to go with the following final spec:

LN31985
LN34585
LN36668
LN36726
LN36775
LN37610
LN39100
LN39630
LN39754
LN40238

It deviates a touch from the 3XS build, mainly the PSU and the hard disk.

I won't be able to provide the retail disc for Windows Ultimate (I don't have one), but I'm happy to provide the key. I would prefer it to be preinstalled, but if it's not an option I'll just have to take it without an OS.

If you could have a look over it and, assuming it's all okay, pass on an invoice, that would be great.

[Chris P]

Hi snootyjim

Have you received the quotation for this system yet?, if not I will send you this through to you now.. .

Best Regards

[jim]

Hi Chris

I haven't received anything yet, no. I sent a nudge to Ben yesterday afternoon to see if one of the 3XS guys could get on it, but as I said nothing yet. If you could, that would be great, hoping to order asap tbh

Cheers

[jim]

Thanks Chris for sorting this out, just fired an email across to you now

[jim]

Right, order has now been placed, and the excitement can begin