PC Pc Gaming/building thread

[dav3]

An A320 mobo? crikeys, didnt even know they could run a ryzen 5 5500?

First one I looked at (GA-A320M-S2H) says it does, takes up to a 5950X

 

[hirdylloydy1]

First one I looked at (GA-A320M-S2H) says it does, takes up to a 5950X

Worryingly, looks like random issues and heat dissapation issues are common with with using such an old board. I wouldnt trust techfast as far as i could throw them, doing a bit of research it looks like they use greys to keep costs down

 

[dav3]

Worryingly, looks like random issues and heat dissapation issues are common with with using such an old board. I wouldnt trust techfast as far as i could throw them, doing a bit of research it looks like they use greys to keep costs down

Oh I'm not saying it's a good idea, just that technically it's supported.

I've never seen a Techfast system, but I can only assume there's a bunch of corners being cut to get things at the prices they are. From memory they use brands like Biostar.

 

[hirdylloydy1]

Oh I'm not saying it's a good idea, just that technically it's supported.

I've never seen a Techfast system, but I can only assume there's a bunch of corners being cut to get things at the prices they are. From memory they use brands like Biostar.

Yep definitely corners being cut, grey imports are a worry to, generally manufacturers wont warranty the components outside of their intended region

 

[hirdylloydy1]

TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

From their warranty page, good luck if anything goes wrong, im assuming they dont give you an invoice for each component therefore meaning the manufacturer will not even talk to you

 

[CarnTheScray]

I’ve already found similar deals with bpctech and EnigmaPC, much more transparent with their parts.

 

[dav3]

TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

From their warranty page, good luck if anything goes wrong, im assuming they dont give you an invoice for each component therefore meaning the manufacturer will not even talk to you

Yep, grey market stuff, you do however have protections via a ACCC. It'll potentially be a painful experience but they're still an Australian company so their choice to use shit parts can be made their problem.

 

[Xtreme]

Techfast were OK early on but their own popularity on ozbargain got the better of them.

 

[Gigantic]

TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

From their warranty page, good luck if anything goes wrong, im assuming they dont give you an invoice for each component therefore meaning the manufacturer will not even talk to you

Do you have a link to that TechFast warranty page? I can't find it.

There's nothing in the Privacy Act that would support that position by them, so it just sounds like they are being dodgy and passing the buck.

 

[hirdylloydy1]

Do you have a link to that TechFast warranty page? I can't find it.

There's nothing in the Privacy Act that would support that position by them, so it just sounds like they are being dodgy and passing the buck.

Here is the full paragraph

TechFast is not a manufacturer or authorized service centre. It is highly recommended that a customer contacts the product’s manufacturer’s technical support directly for any troubleshooting or technical support advice before you return the product to us for a warranty claim. Some of these manufacturer provided support services are free and will be able to provide you the expert technical support to resolve your issue. This can assist with expediting the process with warranty claims with the manufacturer and TechFast. TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

Not an expert but pretty sure this is an acl breach

Terms & Conditions

techfast.com.au

 

[Gigantic]

Here is the full paragraph

TechFast is not a manufacturer or authorized service centre. It is highly recommended that a customer contacts the product’s manufacturer’s technical support directly for any troubleshooting or technical support advice before you return the product to us for a warranty claim. Some of these manufacturer provided support services are free and will be able to provide you the expert technical support to resolve your issue. This can assist with expediting the process with warranty claims with the manufacturer and TechFast. TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

Not an expert but pretty sure this is an acl breach

Terms & Conditions

techfast.com.au

Yeah what a load of crap from them.

 

[Long Live HFC]

Can confirm an ACL breach (and I’m required to know these things). If you have a concern with the trader and this cannot be resolved, contact the relevant consumer body in your state (or state of trader - regulators dont mind passing the buck). Definitely a reason to avoid this trader.

 

[dwwaino]

That's why I also avoid MSY. While you can sort anything out with the ACCC, who can be bothered?

 

[blackshadow]

That's why I also avoid MSY. While you can sort anything out with the ACCC, who can be bothered?

Years ago I had an issue with CPL - they even had the audacity to tell me that ACL didn't apply to them.

Unfortunately I didn't have the time to take them to the tribunal over something worth $100 or so but they've since missed out on the chance of thousands of dollars spent and me bad mouthing them to anyone I know buying computer parts.

Scorptec on the other hand sold me a Kingston M2 drive that failed and they replaced it when I brought it on after opening an RMA ticket. The replacement was the KC3000 up from the KC2500.

 

[dwwaino]

Years ago I had an issue with CPL - they even had the audacity to tell me that ACL didn't apply to them.

Unfortunately I didn't have the time to take them to the tribunal over something worth $100 or so but they've since missed out on the chance of thousands of dollars spent and me bad mouthing them to anyone I know buying computer parts.

Scorptec on the other hand sold me a Kingston M2 drive that failed and they replaced it when I brought it on after opening an RMA ticket. The replacement was the KC3000 up from the KC2500.

You may pay a few more dollars at places like Scorptec and PCCG but at least you have some peace of mind.

 

[Nefarias_Bredd]

That's why I also avoid MSY. While you can sort anything out with the ACCC, who can be bothered?

If I need MSY I will just make the effort to go in store. I've never had a problem with them in person.

 

[dav3]

Here is the full paragraph

TechFast is not a manufacturer or authorized service centre. It is highly recommended that a customer contacts the product’s manufacturer’s technical support directly for any troubleshooting or technical support advice before you return the product to us for a warranty claim. Some of these manufacturer provided support services are free and will be able to provide you the expert technical support to resolve your issue. This can assist with expediting the process with warranty claims with the manufacturer and TechFast. TechFast cannot apply for a warranty claim on the customer’s behalf with a manufacturer due to the Privacy Act.

Not an expert but pretty sure this is an acl breach

Terms & Conditions

techfast.com.au

That last sentence would be, the rest of it not so much. I have no real issue with someone encouraging customers to troubleshoot via manufacturer sites, particularly given the kind of shit people will contact you about (I did sales/support at a PC store years ago, the general public are horrible). Saying they can't warranty anything for you is complete BS.

That's why I also avoid MSY. While you can sort anything out with the ACCC, who can be bothered?

I'm pretty sure MSY cleaned up their act a while ago, or at least the Adelaide store got better.

 

[dwwaino]

I'm pretty sure MSY cleaned up their act a while ago, or at least the Adelaide store got better.

Not sure to be honest. But being on the same side of town as Scorptec and PCCG, and now even a PLE just around the corner from my work I've never really had a reason to find out. If I'm buying a few things at once from Scorptec they're always more than happy to match any price from PCCG (they're usually pretty similar anyway) but last time I did they mentioned they'll never match MSY. I guess it can be hard to shake an old reputation.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Not sure to be honest. But being on the same side of town as Scorptec and PCCG, and now even a PLE just around the corner from my work I've never really had a reason to find out. If I'm buying a few things at once from Scorptec they're always more than happy to match any price from PCCG (they're usually pretty similar anyway) but last time I did they mentioned they'll never match MSY. I guess it can be hard to shake an old reputation.

you pay for what you get at the end of the day.

people that charge cheap prices generally have crap customer service as they dont invest in it. This is what MSY is/was. They charge super cheap prices but dont invest in customer service.

Places like PCG and Scoptec whilst charge a little more, they are there if you ever need them.

I recently did a warranty claim with PCCG and it was bloody seamless, within a week of sending back my MOBO and RAM kit they tested it, confirmed it was busted and sent me a brand new MOBO and new RAM kit. If i had lived in Melbourne they probably would have sorted in the next day. A+ company and that's why i dont mind paying the slightly higher price.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

I’ve got an omnidesk and I love it, I’ve got the 153cm wide and use the sit stand which has been very helpful for my back. I use it for working from home as well as my usual computer gaming and stuff.

is it just the photo or is that desk thin as.

 

[dav3]

you pay for what you get at the end of the day.

people that charge cheap prices generally have crap customer service as they dont invest in it. This is what MSY is/was. They charge super cheap prices but dont invest in customer service.

Places like PCG and Scoptec whilst charge a little more, they are there if you ever need them.

I recently did a warranty claim with PCCG and it was bloody seamless, within a week of sending back my MOBO and RAM kit they tested it, confirmed it was busted and sent me a brand new MOBO and new RAM kit. If i had lived in Melbourne they probably would have sorted in the next day. A+ company and that's why i dont mind paying the slightly higher price.

With MSY I think a fair bit of it was........... cultural. At least in Adelaide the store with shithouse customer support was run by young Chinese guys, much like restaurants, you don't go to Chinatown for good service, you go there for cheap reasonable food. Looking at the websites it looks like MSY and Umart have merged somewhat, and the last few times I was in MSY they were certainly more tolerant towards clueless people.

Here in Adelaide the options in recent years were MSY, Allneeds, and a bunch of crappy smaller places, at least we now have a Umart and Centrecom too.

 

[dav3]

is it just the photo or is that desk thin as.

I assume the table top is designed for the desk, and the desk has a pretty solid support underneath.

 

[dwwaino]

Yes they have a solid horizontal support running from leg to leg.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

I assume the table top is designed for the desk, and the desk has a pretty solid support underneath.

nah i mean it doesnt look very deep.

 

[dav3]

nah i mean it doesnt look very deep.

Looks like they're 76cm deep, which is pretty good compared to the ones I was looking at last time I desk shopped.