Computers - Build to Order, Bare Bones, and OEM systems |
| Last updated January 2010 |
All Mountain Computers come equiped with the following:
- Microsoft Geniune Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows Media Center 2005 $189, Vista Business or Windows 7 Home Premium
- Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.8Ghz Processor E7400 $149, 3MB L2 or Intel Pentium Quad Core Q6600 process $249
- Biostar G31 Motherboard 1066/1033FSB $89
- 2-4 GB DDR2 800-1066Mhz RAM $49 or $99
- 160/250/320/500 GB SATA2 Hard drive, Seagate or Western Digital
- DVD-RW/CD-RW DL single or dual drives, Sony, LITE-ON or LG $49
- Microsoft USB Keyboard and USB optical mouse $29
- 6 USB Ports, 4 back, 2 front
- 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- Parallel Port, Serial Port
- 430 or 500W Power Supply - Raidmax/Thermaltake
- Most parts come with 3-5 year warranty because of the manufacturer chosen and the quality and performance of the component(s).
- 1 Year Service Warranty
All computers are built to order within 1-2 days, and some are ready to be purchased the same day.
Prices starting at ~$550 and range to $1050
We recommend 22 to 24" widescreen Viewsonic/Samsung
monitors with SVGA/DVI and now HDMI
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Viewsonic/Samsung 22-24" DVI-SVGA
$159-$199
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Mountain Computers is the leader and expert in finding the right computer for you. We use the following factors when helping you find the right computer, and we use ourselves in our purchasing decisions.
- Price
- Performance
- Quality
- Form
- Fit
- Functionality
We rank the value of a personal computer, server, and laptop using these qualities for your purchasing and our recommendations.
In addition we continue that line of thinking to include supply chain management best practices:
- Maintability and Expandability
- OEM warranty & support
- Availability and Depth of Supply
- Overall IEEE Stability in Design
Call if you would like to place an order or stop by and visit our store.
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We continuously monitor the current PC market for the best products. If you are not purchasing a computer from Mountain Computers, which computer manufacturer do we recommend and endorse based on make and model? Currently are choices are the following:
Last updated October 2009 |
1st Place Desktop
Dell Optiplex GX760/GX755 has now replaced the coveted GX620
..this machine packs a punch
and has been ahead of its time...
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1st Place Laptop
Dell Inspiron Intel based 1545/1525 replacing the workhorse E1520/E1521 previously the Intel based E1505/6400
..these laptops by far are the most versatile for
price, performance and functionality...
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2nd Place Desktop - Dell Dimension E1501/3000
..this system is the next best choice after a GX755 or GX620
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2nd Place Laptop - Apple MacBook or MacBook Pro
..this laptop by far is the most sleek eye candy
we have found in a long time.
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3rd Place Desktop - to be determined
3rd Place Laptop - to be determined |
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Experienced Recommendation
Our best recommendation is to look for computer deals starting with Sony as best in quality but highest in price, Dell as excellent in quality, overall price and performance, and then it is a horse race between HP, Compaq, and Toshiba.
Last and by far least in our choices is Gateway or Emachines. They are inferior in quality, inferior in warranty and in support, but you can't beat those cheap prices.
Purchasing Best Practices
1. Search Dell Outlet center for Dell computers that are "returned new" and then add the 3 year warranty.
2. Locate local laptop computer deals from Best Buy (previously noted as to avoid CompUSA until they went out of business), and get the items with OEM warranty not the CompUSA or even Best Buy warranty.
3. Monitor and review NewEgg.com or Fries.com as the peripherial and component solution source with 3-5 day free shipping.
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