Darkest Dream's Custom Build Gaming Computers

No longer advertising this service, received too many people with the intent of getting free information or wasting my time. If you're serious about a build feel free to PM me.

 

Accepting questions as well, post below or add my skype to discuss!

 

[Almond Joy]

So do we front you the money first so you buy parts and then it gets shipped to us or do you buy the parts and assemble it and then we buy the PC?

 

So do we front you the money first so you buy parts and then it gets shipped to us or do you buy the parts and assemble it and then we buy the PC?

It depends on the user to be honest, in most cases the user would front the payment for parts/warranties and I would order the parts and then assemble/test the pc. Once I've decided its satisfactory I'd show them that its in working order and ask them to pay for the shipping/build fee and send it off to them.

For users that I consider especially trusted or lower end builds I'd consider other options such as building it first before the payment is made. Essentially I'm just trying to avoid putting out hundreds/thousands of dollars for parts for a user that backs out or is unable to pay when requested.

side note: I can have the users ship me the actual parts if that makes them more comfortable than sending the money as a cash payment.

I hope that answers your question, if you have any others feel free to ask!

 

Bump, threads aesthetics will be updated sometime tomorrow probably!

 

Afternoon bump, feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

 

Bump, didn't get a chance to update my thread yet due to some coursework but I'll get around to it eventually!

 

[Pockets]

Wouldn't build fees + shipping + western union fees be greater than the little saved by doing a custom build in almost all cases?

I considered making a service like this a year or two ago, but always came to the conclusion that after all those changes, there was no value left for the customer.

 

Wouldn't build fees + shipping + western union fees be greater than the little saved by doing a custom build in almost all cases?

I considered making a service like this a year or two ago, but always came to the conclusion that after all those changes, there was no value left for the customer.

I've actually priced it out and there is still a lot of benefit in doing this way. It still comes out cheaper than equivalently spec'd pre-builts and obviously comes with its benefits ("factory" overclocking, choice of case, better power supply/general build quality, etc). My 10%ish build fee + shipping/moneypak fee is a lot less than the markup companies do on the components on pre-builts + shipping + tax. I'm not charging a whole lot for it because its something I enjoy, because of that no online site/pre-built can really compete with my prices. If I were to charge a 40-60% markup like most online retailers, then obviously the value for the customer would be diminished.

 

Bumping this thread, had a couple inquiries via PM.

 

bump, just ordered the parts for a $430 gaming rig just to try something out at a n extreme budget. I'll post pictures when I complete it ;3

 

bump!

 

[Pockets]

I've actually priced it out and there is still a lot of benefit in doing this way. It still comes out cheaper than equivalently spec'd pre-builts and obviously comes with its benefits ("factory" overclocking, choice of case, better power supply/general build quality, etc). My 10%ish build fee + shipping/moneypak fee is a lot less than the markup companies do on the components on pre-builts + shipping + tax. I'm not charging a whole lot for it because its something I enjoy, because of that no online site/pre-built can really compete with my prices. If I were to charge a 40-60% markup like most online retailers, then obviously the value for the customer would be diminished.

Very nice. Best of luck.

 

Very nice. Best of luck.

I appreciate it, thanks.


bump!

 

bump!

 

Answered a few questions of mine; he really knows his stuff. Thanks for the tips and GLWS m8!

 

[IxI Duality IxI]

Would be nice to see pictures of your personal/local customer's previous builds.

 

Answered a few questions of mine; he really knows his stuff. Thanks for the tips and GLWS m8!

No problem, if you need anything else just let me know!

Would be nice to see pictures of your personal/local customer's previous builds.

I agree, the thread still needs a couple things. I'm working on getting a google order form completed, clarifying a few things, getting some gfx made for the thread, and then I'll try and include some pictures. I'm doing a budget custom gaming build right now that I did for under $430 and that might be something to show off a little bit. I'm also in the process of building a computer for a real life client so when that's finished I'll post it as well.

 

bump!

 

bump!