Which PC Builder to Go with (BPC / PCByte / Techfast)

ChunkyToast on 29/08/2021 - 20:50

Hi All,

While waiting for some Techfast deals I have come across PCByte / BPC as potential PC Builders.

Recent reviews for PCByte from my googling seem to be horrendous so I wanted to check in and see which one the Ozbargain community would recommended looking at (assuming still TF?). Not too anal about the price as I am okay to pay a bit more for good sales / posts sales service and I know GPU pricing is still crap.

Currently gaming on Nitro 1650 ti / 10300H and it has been doing the job on Warzone / Halo / Splitgate etc but looking to upgrade for BF 2042 release.

Which builder would you recommend for quality of build / post sales service such as warranty claims etc and ease of communication / access.

Thank you.

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Comments

  • Hybroid on 29/08/2021 - 20:52

    DIY.

    https://au.pcpartpicker.com/

    • ChunkyToast on 29/08/2021 - 20:53
      +1

      Unfortunately I don't have the skills and not bothered hence looking at PC builders

      • lachhelix on 30/08/2021 - 00:06
        +3

        Don't know why you were down voted…
        If you're not confident, that's completely fine.

      • BigKahunaBurger on 17/09/2021 - 02:03

        You dont need any kind of skills to put a pc together, seriously. But if you really cant be bothered learning i'd go with BPC. Other big ones like centrecom, pccg, aftershock etc are a rip off.

    • davef on 16/09/2021 - 19:07
      -1

      why would you do it yourself when you can just get someone else to do it

      • Hybroid on 16/09/2021 - 19:18
        +2

        1) You usually overpay for that convenience.

        2) They generally use crappy cheap parts for the undefined items (e.g. power supplies or fans or even RAM).

        3) Delays, long lead times & relatively poor/backlogged customer support.

        4) Learning, development, customisation, understanding of individual parts for future troubleshooting and upgrades etc.

      • BigKahunaBurger on 17/09/2021 - 02:02

        Why pay someone else to do something that you can easily do yourself?

        and good luck finding a pre built that has all new/decent parts that isnt a complete rip off

  • Diverse on 29/08/2021 - 21:03
    +2

    I personally prefer BPC over TF as they use quality parts. You get what you pay for and it's a very fair price.

    TF pre-built costs about the same as the GPU+CPU and everything else would be considered free but the case, PSU etc are trash parts.

  • Master Bates on 29/08/2021 - 22:39
    +1

    If money is not of concern have a look at Aftershock.

    No personal experience, but if I hadn’t built my own I would likely have used them.

    • ChunkyToast on 29/08/2021 - 22:40

      Apologies, meant I am okay to pay a premium but not that much haha, I did browse them but seems a bit much for what it is, having said that, they are nice builds.

      • Master Bates on 29/08/2021 - 22:44

        It’s a fair call. Out of the three you listed, I would probably go with BPC.

        • ChunkyToast on 29/08/2021 - 22:47

          Thanks mate! That is two people here so is looking promising.

    • ChunkyToast on 31/08/2021 - 23:53
      +1

      I actually ended up going with an Aftershock build that I customised. It was a fair bit more $$$ than I would have liked to have paid and has lower specs than what I could have gotten with the same money at BPC / PCBYTE / TF but I was ceebs to deal with any issues that do arise. It also came with 2 Years RTB Warranty (pick up included) so happy with what I have paid now and is the first real step into PC gaming for me.

      Also pleasantly surprised with the customer service - extremely responsive so far.

      Now to wait a few weeks till it gets here. haha

  • Finner on 30/08/2021 - 00:05

    A friend picked up an Aftershock PC around the end of June in their EOFY sales - was an excellent deal, looks fancy, and good service.

    Now that I'm looking for a new PC, the Aftershock options don't seem as good at the moment - a lot of parts have been sold out lately, pushing the price up.

    I ended up picking my parts with BPC and getting them to build it. Only problem I had was trying to get a reply from them - I called, sent parts list for feedback, and despite my follow-up calls it took nearly 2 weeks before someone actually helped me - in which time prices had gone up and it's cost me an extra $50.

    Going with BPC also meant I could be a bit fussier with my parts - spend a little extra here and there to get better quality (but not expensive) parts.

    • ChunkyToast on 30/08/2021 - 00:09

      Thank you for this feedback, have you had any issues with the BPC build and how was delivery / start up etc? All good?

      • Finner on 30/08/2021 - 00:18

        Haven't received it yet! They said it might take about 2 weeks as they've been very busy lately.

        Delivery cost was only $8.50 though, and I've been told that I'll receive all manuals and accessories, but not packaging/boxes for all parts.

        I've also asked that they install unactivated Windows (hopefully I can use my existing license).

        The guy who ended up helping me was very good though - it's not easy trying to find the right balance of compatible parts, within budget, that are available from the one place! I ended up getting the bulk of it from them ($1k Intel build), and have ordered a GPU from elsewhere ($700) that I can easily add when I get it.

  • plmko on 30/08/2021 - 00:12

    PC Byte or BPC is fine. Just choose the one closest or in the combo you like.

  • mickyb80 on 30/08/2021 - 19:10

    Do it yourself.
    Or if you have a mate that can do it…?

  • The Value on 17/09/2021 - 11:52

    Nitro 1650 forever!

    • ChunkyToast on 17/09/2021 - 15:17

      haha it really is doing well, no idea what people complain about in relation to the 1650ti. Having said that, I went with a 11400 + Aorus 3060 ti build from AS, should be shipped next week (paid premium over other builders but the CS has been phenomenal tbh)

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