I'm an absolutely newbie at building a PC, and I found that Memory Express offer a custom-built PC configuration and I can pay for it to be built by them. Is Memory Express a reliable place to shop at?

Just looking to get a decent built PC and comparing these two ME built ones. Are they decently priced and is it the extra 200$ worth? Is there is anything you would replace? Maybe 16Gbit more RAM.

I took a look at the individual parts and look like they do ~10% mark-up, which is very acceptable.

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00122107

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00120628

So wifes PC is 8 years old and I have swapped in a few parts over the years. But it is getting worse and worse. So broke down and ordered her a new one sort of. Her GPU checks fine in other machines so going to reuse it, rest will be new. But because part shopping is hot garbage now I decided to let them build and check so if anything needs to be swapped it can be done as fast as possible. I can do some cable management stuff when get time later if they do a sub par job.

Things I learned so far.

They are still price matching. Make them match everything. It was only about 100 dollars, but they were over on almost every part. Even brand new 590 boards.

Assembly info, if you buy the mobo, cpu, and cooler they will put the cpu and mounting bracket on the board for free. The regular assembly https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX1616 only covers stock cpu coolers. After market coolers are https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX63723 .

Even if the online store has a part in stock they are not flexible getting it into the store. The cpu cooler sold out in Edmonton I had wanted. The online store had stock I was told they don't bring stuff in from online store it would be an order from distributor.

Last for now and not a fear thing. But wife and I talked about this on Wednesday. The original PSU sold out had to change, the MOBO had to change four times, each time picked a new one was sold out when doing price check. Also had to change cooler it sold out as well locally.

Will update after I see what it looks like when it is done later this week.

Hi guys,

I'm planning to build my pc at Memory Express (Langley or Burnaby) next month and wondering if they're still good. It seems like they are not very active recently. Also, I will let them build it which cost $150 with OS according to their website so if you have your pc built by them please tell me your experience.

Is it better to build my own custom pc? Or are these a good deal?

Hi,

Could someone please help me build a Gaming PC, please?(Memory Express Configuration Tool)

I found it very confusing at the "optional items". I have no idea about coolers/extra case fans/screws/fan/thermal compound/cables/controller cards/etc

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator

It would be good to find it all here, but if there's something they don't have, I am open for suggestions to buy it separately, as they build it anyway if we take the PC parts to them.

*1. What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.*

I want to be able to play top AAA tiers on my 4k screen at 140hz/fps (TV supports). I don't need speakers or a monitor, just a monster tower basically.

*2. What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?*

Around $5000 if it's really necessary, but cheaper would be better of course. Really between $4000 tbh.

*3. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.*

After tomorrow

*4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)*

Just the tower and OS, I guess. I have keyboard/mouse/monitor/controller already.

*5. If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.*

Nothing, just monitor/keyboard/mouse/controller

*6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?*

Only if it's necessary in my budget. But if I can overclock just down the line would be ideal.

*7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)*

Other than a fast as storage, 4+ USB ports, surround sound, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, nothing else comes to mind. I don't need that much space, 2TB should be fine, unless it's a small difference in $ to upgrade to a 4TB

**8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

I don't like those towers full of light, prefer black to combine with tv and home theater. Also, the tower height should be less than 50cm/19in, unless it's a much better deal a bigger one, than I can make the space

*9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free.*

Yes. Windows Home.

*10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?*

I'm looking to keep this PC as long as I can and only swap out/change components if something breaks. Looking for something that will last me at least five years.

*11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc)*

Whatever gives me the most bang for my buck. But I have a preference for AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GPU.

*12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.*

I only have a notebook, which I will keep using

*13. Extra info or particulars:*

I guess that memoryexpress already have good parts for good price? But, as I said in the beginning of the post, if there's something they don't have, I am open for suggestions to buy it separately, as they build it anyway if we take the PC parts to them.

Thanks!

Hi,

Could someone please help me build a Gaming PC, please?(Memory Express Configuration Tool)

I found it very confusing at the "optional items" part. I have no idea about coolers/extra case fans/screws/fan/thermal compound/cables/controller cards/etc

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator

It would be good to find it all here, but if there's something they don't have, I am open for suggestions to buy it separately, as they build it anyway if we take the PC parts to them.

1. What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.

I want to be able to play top AAA tiers on my 4k screen at 140hz/fps (TV supports). I don't need speakers or a monitor, just a monster tower basically.

2. What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?

Around $5000 if it's really necessary, but cheaper would be better of course. Really between $3000 - $4000 or so.

3. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

As soon as possible.

4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

Just the tower and OS, I guess. I have keyboard/mouse/monitor/controller already.

5. If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.

Nothing, just monitor/keyboard/mouse/controller

6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

Only if it's necessary in my budget. But if I can overclock just down the line would be ideal.

7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

Other than it needing an SSD, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, nothing else comes to mind. I don't need that much space, 1Tb should be fine, unless it's a small difference in $ to upgrade

**8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

I don't like those towers full of light, prefer black to combine with tv and home theater. Also, the tower height should be less than 50cm/19in, unless it's a much better deal a bigger one, than I can make the space

9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free.

Yes. Windows Home.

10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

I'm looking to keep this PC as long as I can and only swap out/change components if something breaks. Looking for something that will last me at least five years.

11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc)

Whatever gives me the most bang for my buck. But I have a preference for AMD Ryzen CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GPU.

Actually, here is my biggest doubt. Should I go for the GeForce 4080 (price reasons) or if I want my 4k 144fps, I'm gonna need the 4090?

12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

I only have a notebook, which I will keep using

13. Extra info or particulars:

I guess that memoryexpress already have good parts for good price? But, as I said in the beginning of the post, if there's something they don't have, I am open for suggestions to buy it separately, as they build it anyway if we take the PC parts to them.

The link to see what they have is here:

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator

Thanks a lot!

First-timer here looking to build a workstation that can play also play some games. To simplify things I'm planning to build purely through Memory Express' Configurator Tool (https://www.memoryexpress.com/Tool/Configurator) and paying them to build it for me. Too lazy to get my own parts and going to them directly. Would really appreciate any help.

What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.

I want a fast, smooth, and solid PC that primarily serves as a workstation but can also run AAA games (occasional gamer) though don't need to be max settings (medium is fine). Don't need a monitor, but welcome any speaker suggestions.

What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?

~1000. Hard line at 1200.

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

As soon as possible.

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

Tower, OS, speakers. Although I can forego the speakers if it makes sense to.

If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.

Dell monitor from about 2018, Deathadder mouse, Reddragon keyboard

Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

No

Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSDs, mass HDDs, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc.)

SSD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1Tb space or less.

Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

No preference.

Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free at OnTheHub or through their school's IT software distribution department.

Yes. Windows Home.

Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

I don't like upgrading unless absolutely necessary, and I tend to build entirely new PCs every 5 years or so.

Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc.)

No preference.

What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

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Extra info or particulars:

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I was thinking of building my own PC and wondered if anyone had bought from Memory Express and what they thought of the service and price?

Would it be cheaper buying from an online source? or is there perhaps another place in Calgary to buy parts from?

Thanks for the help