Best online computer store in Thailand with good customer service in English for core i5 desktop computers?

[TravelerEastWest]

5 hours ago, Furioso said:

My friend and I were pricing out all the components of an Intel i5 PC the other day:

 

i5 CPU - 5000 baht

Mainboard LGA 1200 - 3000 baht

Case - 2000 baht

Power Supply - 2000 baht

DDR 4 16GB RAM - 2000 baht

Standoffs - 200 baht

Power cable - 100

CPU Fan - 500 Baht

TOTAL - 14,800 Baht

Sounds like a fun project to build one yourself - good luck!

[TravelerEastWest]

5 hours ago, vinny41 said:

look for an i5 processor that has on board cpu Intel UHD Graphics  if your don't need huge graphics for gaming

 

INTEL CORE I5-13400F LGA 1700 No Integrated Graphics 6,900 baht

CORE I5-13400 LGA 1700 on board cpu Intel UHD Graphics 730 8,290 baht

I have seen desktops advertised for sale at 60% less than the desktops with huge graphic cards look for integrated graphic or No VGA in the description

Very interesting I do zero gaming this will be an office computer but i will for with lots go photos for my website. Later I will upgrade my standard monitor.

[KannikaP]

4 hours ago, TravelerEastWest said:

Sounds like a fun project to build one yourself - good luck!

Especially without any HDD or SSD!

[TravelerEastWest]

Thank you to everyone who posted!

 

I got lucky and found that Advice in Chiang mai has a small retail shop but a large local warehouse so i could set and look at `100s of models already made and pick just what I needed -  fun experience.

 

I go the best of both worlds a good price and great service!

 

They setup the computer for me Windows -Office etc and walked me through home setup with a line video call. All went smoothly except I had an old monitor with the screw-in type connection which y digital copter did not support. Luckily I had another newer monitor on hand which worked well.

 

Then they helped me find an ASUS router expert to setup in bridge mode 4 routers on my farm.

 

All in all I had fund shopping!

 

Thanks again!

[Soondae]

On 7/9/2023 at 7:13 PM, TravelerEastWest said:

Best online computer store in Thailand with good customer service in English for core i5 desktop computers?

 

I want to quickly buy an ASUS or Dell Desktop computer with a core i5 and 16 GB of RAM and a 3 year onsite warranty - other good brands considered... I don't need a monitor.

 

I also need a high end ASUS router for a large two story building.

 

I know about Invade IT - good service but not much in stock...

 

Thank you!

ADVICE especially if you want build to your specifications.

[Brahmz]

https://www.asus.com/th/business/

 

Just go straight to Asus!

[TravelerEastWest]

1 hour ago, Brahmz said:

https://www.asus.com/th/business/

 

Just go straight to Asus!

Thank you for your suggestion but I found their website confusing - probably just me!

 

Going to the Advice store was a really easy and pleasant experience with lots of service that you don't get online.

 

I love shopping online for fast delivery and good prices and sometime selection but this recent experience has me leaning towards in person purchases...

[bbko]

Another vote for JIB;

https://www.jib.co.th/web/

 

I used to have an Internet Cafe here in Thailand and over the years found JIB to be the goto place for me. 

[keysersoze276]

Why?  Are you a collector ?  Why would you want the most outdated computer with the lowest working capacity?  If you really want one, I think I have one in our  box where we store things over the years to be properly recycled.  You can have it for free if I can dig it up.  PM me if you want it.  No charge, just pick it up. 

[TravelerEastWest]

15 hours ago, keysersoze276 said:

Why?  Are you a collector ?  Why would you want the most outdated computer with the lowest working capacity?  If you really want one, I think I have one in our  box where we store things over the years to be properly recycled.  You can have it for free if I can dig it up.  PM me if you want it.  No charge, just pick it up. 

Thank you for replying to my thread  but not sure who you are taking to...

 

The new computer I just bought is great and I am very happy with it! Has just what I need.

[TravelerEastWest]

As an update had a network guy come out today to setup my new ASUS router in bridge mode with my other routers. All is well now - very happy.

 

I didn't realize before today that you can setup a computer with both wifi and a LAN connection at the same time and the computer will automatically use whichever is faster which in my case will always be a LAN connection except for during a storm when the power goes out then I can use a data internet connection from my phone.

[SooKee]

On 7/9/2023 at 11:10 PM, OneMoreFarang said:

I buy a lot from JIB. I especially like the fact that they deliver almost anything within 3 hours.

 

Old thread I know but I've spent about a week or so looking at all the options (or at least all the options I'm prepared to use) and found the below (looking for Intel i7/i9 CPU; RTX 4060 GPU, WQXGA 2560 screen; 16 GB RAM;  512 GB SSD)

 

Online only

 

Invade IT: Great reputation, extremely limited stock of anything I was interested in (e.g. just 2 machines); older machines; more expensive than anywhere else; took 4 attempts to get a reply from them using all their advertised channels (LINE, webform Help; email (no longer listed but I have it from an old address and Messenger).

Brand online stores (Lenovo / Asus / Acer etc): Plenty of options and configuration, some good freebies, in some cases somewhat misleading discount claims based on inflated RRP, convoluted payment methods in some cases (pay, email payment slip, wait for confirmation etc).  Turned off by the very long wait times for delivery and the complex process of sending the item back if there was any problem (some deliver direct from China).  Poorly designed and hard to navigate websites in a couple of cases.
 

 

Mixed online / regular stores (in my case Central World)

 

Powerbuy:  Pretty good stock levels, not keen on their reputation, good prices.

Banana: Good range, good prices, limited shop stock.

Asus: Complete range of stock, good prices and promotions, very helpful staff, willing to haggle further on price.  Nearly opted for a laptop from here due to the high spec / good price (ROG Strix G16).

 

Advice: Highly regarded, staff I find can be very dependant on the store as to their knowledge and helpfulness (this will apply to all stores regardless of company), reasonable stock levels, best prices at least matching the online super deals, generally two promo options (straight discount or peripherals etc).

JiB: In my case, best of the lot.  Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, very good range of stock, not trying to boost the purchase cost and suggested avoiding pointless add-ons, good prices (TBH all places were within 1-3 K of each other), and were able to match the price of the exact same machine elsewhere (I just wanted to buy from this store / guy due to their service etc).

Online I'd have been happy enough to buy from JiB, Advice, or Banana.  Invade too if the price / spec was OK.  As I live close to their shops though I'd rather check the machine personally prior to parting with cash.

Edited November 24, 2023 by SooKee

[SooKee]

By way of a quick update, I returned to Advice yesterday just to confirm the "too good to be true" deal they guy in the shop had mentioned the day before.  He said the machine I wanted would be coming in the later in the day and that their price was 53,990 with either 3K off or another some kind of peripheral promo.  Turns out that was a load of crap!  Spoke to another member of staff (hard to to tell who is staff and who isn't given only one or two wear any uniform or corporate clothing).  Turns out the machine I wanted hadn't come in, would have to be ordered AND was not even available to order as it was out of stock at Lenovo.  In addition, the best deal they could have offered on an even more expensive machine was 1,400 off.  So the guy from the day before was completely clueless.  The store actually has several negative reviews that mention disinterested and clueless staff so I, while they have a seemingly great reputation on the whole, it very much depends where you go on the day.  I won't be bothering with them again though.