On-my-way-Home Posted Monday at 03:03 AM Share Posted Monday at 03:03 AM Hi friends, I’d like to buy a used desktop computer in Chiang mai. Gaming not required, charting financial markets is primary use. Nimman area currently Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayasan Posted Monday at 03:34 AM Share Posted Monday at 03:34 AM Buy a very cheap mini computer brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted Monday at 04:10 AM Author Share Posted Monday at 04:10 AM Thanks, makes sense. Brand rec? Computer Plaza or any other rec? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayasan Posted Monday at 04:15 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:15 AM (edited) 7 minutes ago, On-my-way-Home said: Thanks, makes sense. Brand rec? Computer Plaza or any other rec? Thanks There's many out there. If buying online with useless guarantee I'd buy a brand name. I have an Asus PN51N or something like that. You don't need anything special as you appear to realize. 4Gb RAM might do but I'd get 8 Gb. 256 Gb SSD (preferably m2) is adequate. Don't spend too much, buy another in 3 or 4 years, if not longer. Edited Monday at 04:18 AM by pattayasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingHome Posted Monday at 04:18 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:18 AM 1 hour ago, On-my-way-Home said: Hi friends, I’d like to buy a used desktop computer in Chiang mai. Gaming not required, charting financial markets is primary use. Nimman area currently Thanks very much Looking for a financials machine with many screens and Ai capabilities or just a laptop? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted yesterday at 01:47 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:47 AM On 11/4/2024 at 11:18 AM, SailingHome said: Looking for a financials machine with many screens and Ai capabilities or just a laptop? No Sir, not the dual or quad+ monitor setup - had that stateside, simplifying my approach nowadays. Not looking for a laptop unless all else fails to thrill like Chiangmai does in spades 😏 A small desktop computer with adequate RAM, 2 HDMI ports etc., no monitor required just yet as I have an HDMI cable to connect to a nice large Samsung flat screen TV. I already have a bluetooth mouse & keyboard Appreciate your guidance/suggestions Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted yesterday at 02:05 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 02:05 AM Some other info just received yesterday from a shop at Computer Plaza. The fellow named Nu sent me this by Whatsapp: (1) 13-13100 RAM 8 GB, SSD M.2, 256 GB, wifi 6E (ax) LAN, 1xHDMI 15,990 Baht (2) cpu Intel core i5-1235U 1.3 GHz RAM 8, DDR4 3200 MHz, storage 512GB, PCIe M.2 SSD Integrated graphics windows 11 Home with Office home + student 2021 ports: 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 1xThunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) 1 HDMI out 2.0 b 1xDP out 1.4 2 LAN (1G+2.5G 19,990 Baht (3) Intel Core 3. 100U. 1.2 GHz RAM 8 DDR 5 256 GB, PCIe M.2 SSD Integrated Graphics Windows 11 Home +Office+Student 2021 4xUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 2 Thunderbolt 4, 2 HDMI out, 2 LAN 17,990 Baht Your suggestions pls, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:27 AM On 11/4/2024 at 11:15 AM, pattayasan said: There's many out there. If buying online with useless guarantee I'd buy a brand name. I have an Asus PN51N or something like that. You don't need anything special as you appear to realize. 4Gb RAM might do but I'd get 8 Gb. 256 Gb SSD (preferably m2) is adequate. Don't spend too much, buy another in 3 or 4 years, if not longer. If he is to buy a brand name then best he does it from a mall store or with an outlet. The small shops are not trustworthy and online advertises brand names but if you can not read Thai then many of them are actually saying the parts inside are from the brand name manufacturer. NOt really a brand name and usually will not work properly after a short time. If there is an electronics mall in your city like most big cities have. You will find many used computers that will come with limited warranty from the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted yesterday at 03:00 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:00 AM 54 minutes ago, On-my-way-Home said: Your suggestions pls, thank you Something like this works for me, less than 7K brand new with Win11 Pro. https://shopee.co.th/GMKtec-G3-Mini-PC-Intel-Alder-Lake-N100-Windows-11-Pro-Mini-PC-8-16GB-DDR4-256-512GB-PCIe-M.2-SSD-WiFi-6-BT5.2-Desktop-i.1342671968.28159109106?sp_atk=c673a365-ea19-4cc7-975b-924c3a44ce5a&xptdk=c673a365-ea19-4cc7-975b-924c3a44ce5a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago If the OP's new to Thailand, I'd suggest going to the local computer market and walking around to see what's available 2nd hand (the prices he posted look like new prices). If you're accustomed to "back home" where everything on offer is brand new and in a box, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. You can find a 2nd hand, tested and/or refurbished laptop or desktop, sometimes at a great price. Even better deals to be had on monitors and such. Easy to find a nice 24" monitor for around $50. Look for the shops that have stacks of the same kind of used stuff, because they probably got it from a company that's upgrading, and not from someone selling off their lemon. I'd suggest going to https://www.cpubenchmark.net/ and printing out a page of the CPU speeds to make sure you're not buying an old slug. Then wander around the computer markets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago 21 hours ago, impulse said: If the OP's new to Thailand, I'd suggest going to the local computer market and walking around to see what's available 2nd hand (the prices he posted look like new prices). If you're accustomed to "back home" where everything on offer is brand new and in a box, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. You can find a 2nd hand, tested and/or refurbished laptop or desktop, sometimes at a great price. Even better deals to be had on monitors and such. Easy to find a nice 24" monitor for around $50. Look for the shops that have stacks of the same kind of used stuff, because they probably got it from a company that's upgrading, and not from someone selling off their lemon. I'd suggest going to https://www.cpubenchmark.net/ and printing out a page of the CPU speeds to make sure you're not buying an old slug. Then wander around the computer markets... Good info, thanks Impulse. I’m not new to LOS but have not been here since 2017 - a lot has changed, feel like a novice - in Paradise! Following up on your suggestions right away. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago 21 hours ago, impulse said: If the OP's new to Thailand, I'd suggest going to the local computer market and walking around to see what's available 2nd hand (the prices he posted look like new prices). If you're accustomed to "back home" where everything on offer is brand new and in a box, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. You can find a 2nd hand, tested and/or refurbished laptop or desktop, sometimes at a great price. Even better deals to be had on monitors and such. Easy to find a nice 24" monitor for around $50. Look for the shops that have stacks of the same kind of used stuff, because they probably got it from a company that's upgrading, and not from someone selling off their lemon. I'd suggest going to https://www.cpubenchmark.net/ and printing out a page of the CPU speeds to make sure you're not buying an old slug. Then wander around the computer markets... Yes, Impulse, the prices quoted are for NEW systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted 2 hours ago Author Share Posted 2 hours ago 23 hours ago, thesetat2013 said: If he is to buy a brand name then best he does it from a mall store or with an outlet. The small shops are not trustworthy and online advertises brand names but if you can not read Thai then many of them are actually saying the parts inside are from the brand name manufacturer. NOt really a brand name and usually will not work properly after a short time. If there is an electronics mall in your city like most big cities have. You will find many used computers that will come with limited warranty from the seller. Thanks. Your mention, “Electronics Mall”. I used to go to Panthip Plaza prior to 2017. Its nowhere near the same nowadays. Other Electronic Malls suggestions, pls - more than willing & ready to check them out Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyT Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Maybe FB Market Place? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/chiangmai/desktop-computers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 55 minutes ago, On-my-way-Home said: Thanks. Your mention, “Electronics Mall”. I used to go to Panthip Plaza prior to 2017. Its nowhere near the same nowadays. Other Electronic Malls suggestions, pls - more than willing & ready to check them out Thank you You are in Bangkok or Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago The Pantip plaza in Bangkok is now some other type of mall. However they do have many used computers for sale there. I bought one recently for my daughter to watch her videos. There is only one floor i think that is dedicated to computers now. Perhaps, if you are in Bkk you can check there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On-my-way-Home Posted 25 minutes ago Author Share Posted 25 minutes ago 39 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said: You are in Bangkok or Chiang Mai? I’m in Chiang Mai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted 22 minutes ago Share Posted 22 minutes ago You don't want anyone's used computer. There are many inexpensive new computers that can be bought either online or via a computer store in CM. You can go to one of the smaller computer shops, and buy the case, motherboard, processor, and memory that fits your requirements and have them assemble it. Try Computer Plaza or one of the other shops on the North end of the moat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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