PC buying advice needed: used vs brand new?

[happyvalley]

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Hello everyone. I plan to buy a Desktop PC within the next month, and my budget is 25k. Do you think I should buy a new one, or a used one? I know that if I bought a used PC it would probably be more "powerful", but would it be worth it? What do you guys think? Thanks.

[entz_fire]

go for brandnew bro, you wont regret.

[boyq]

mas nice ang bnew nya gipost sa istorya kai sayop pagpurchase or nagchange ang mind hehe. mao nai jackpot para nko.

[BackBeat]

Brand new jd.. unless wa naka lain choice for that particular item..

[goldfinger]

Brand new has the advantages, and one thing is the warranty. But C'mon common sense bro.

[happyvalley]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll just Google/call some computer stores here in Cebu to see what I can get for my money. If you have any stores you'd like to recommend, feel free to post their names or numbers.

Thanks.

Brand new has the advantages, and one thing is the warranty. But C'mon common sense bro.

I've never bought a used desktop PC before, but some might still have a warranty. I bought a new PC last year, but wasn't very pleased with it. The wifi kept disconnecting so I took it to back to the shop. They changed the mobo, the wifi adapter, installed different versions of windows, and changed settings on the router. When they couldn't fix it, they said the PC was too far from the router. I was so frustrated! These "computer technicians" couldn't fix something as simple as my wifi, so I gave up on them. After weeks of: dropping DoTA games, reloading youtube videos, and other uber-annoyances, finally I disabled the LAN connection and it worked.

My point is: new computer + incompetent technicians/staff = not very happy Happyvalley.

[CARLOtech]

mas ok ang brand new gyud..pero ok ra gihapon and second hand basta amigo nako or kaila nako ug maau mo amping ug butang...

[goldfinger]

@happyvalley: You have all our advices. I got your point but its how you find out. We will not know the 2nd hand thing you buy is being used abused or any hidden defects or whatever then some of it don't have store warranty. Thats what I dont recommend buying 2nd hand coz its so risky then you will not be a happy valley anymore just my one cent.

[play_chess23]

I agree buy a new one... the only way you can be satisfied with your chose of hardware is by doing a research before you buy...

For me (base from my experience) one of the best PC stores in Cebu is PCXpress. Why?
Bec. they have competent technicians, good warranty policy, and wide range of products to choose from.
Gaisano-Interpace is also a reliable store.

try to read this thread bro haron naa ka idea what to buy.... https://www.istorya.net/forums/comput...u-builder.html

[happyvalley]

@happyvalley: You have all our advices. I got your point but its how you find out. We will not know the 2nd hand thing you buy is being used abused or any hidden defects or whatever then some of it don't have store warranty. Thats what I dont recommend buying 2nd hand coz its so risky then you will not be a happy valley anymore just my one cent.

You have some very good points there. Sorry if I irked you a little.