[Presto]

I thought I'd just drop this reminder here. I don't need anything, but I have an alarm set to remind me about this.

NCIX Black Friday Sneak Peek - Sale Starts Nov 22nd, 6PM PST! (http://source.ncix.com/ncix-blackfriday-preview-eblast/index.html)

[TheStig]

Not holding my breath for anything earth shattering from NCIX, but thanks for the reminder to check it out.

[european]

Hey! Thanks for the heads up!

[Presto]

Stop hitting refresh, you assholes. :troll:

[Matlock]

Was tempted by their Nov 22 presale item: Intel 180 GB SSD for $100, then realized I don't need this shit lol.


Waiting for site to load.

[AzNightmare]

Site is down. :fuuuuu:

Have to play hockey soon... by the time I'm back, all the goodies are gone I bet
:okay:

[OGCStrike]

aiyaa site is down :okay:

[exdee]

shits holding me from going to the gym

[AzNightmare]

Was tempted by their Nov 22 presale item: Intel 180 GB SSD for $100, then realized I don't need this shit lol.


Waiting for site to load.

I would have bought it in a heartbeat... except I already bought a 128gb about 3 weeks ago.
I never would have thought a deal for a 180gb at the same price of a 120 would exist.

:okay:

Besides, I missed out on it. Cause I checked last night at 3am and sale wasn't even up yet.
Then I woke up this morning and forgot about it until 10am, and it was all gone by then.

[exdee]

im in on main page click on top right corner where it says shop now

[Matlock]

^Ya, good deal. I would have bought it if I didn't already get an SSD earlier this year.

Any other good black friday sites?

[twitchyzero]

I'm in but deals not up yet
ME starts at 8pm

[Presto]

Direct Sale Link:
http://ncix.com/promo/promosale.php?webid=blackfriday2012

[exdee]

NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Online PC Discount Store, Buy Computer Accessories (http://ncix.ca/promo/promosale.php?webid=BlackFridayOnline2012) heres a working one

[twitchyzero]

meh not any better than any of the pre-sale we've seen all week

[exdee]

only decent deals are the bundles, instore sandisk ssds for $68, and the MSI GTX 680 for $390 with 20$ gift card and free games

[alex.w *//]

is the server down or what

[Presto]

I bought 2TB for 70 then I saw the 3TB for 90:
Seagate Barracuda 3TB 7200RPM SATA3 64MB Cache 3.5in Internal Hard Drive (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=66009&vpn=ST3000DM001&manufacture=Seagate&promoid=1030)

[AzNightmare]

this is fucking bullshit.
been trying to buy my 3570k + V Lk bundle
and been stuck at the checkout forever. all the shit is going to be gone.

and in a rush to get to my hockey game. this is so fucked up.

Checkout process is so annoying.

and I can't even do local pick up???

WTF, im buying the bundle and its charging me $409.99 (reg price)
:fulloffuck:

OK whatever, i checked out. I'll bitch about it later if I actually paid full price and dont get reimbursed.

fucking bullshit sale.

[Matlock]

What a tease. Sale site loads, click item = no load! :P

[Presto]

Meh.. didn't really find anything spectacular. Notable cheapy items (will sell out fast):
2.99 AR Zalman CNPS 5x Performa PURECOPPER/ALU 92MM Fan CPU Cooler LGA1156 1155 775 AM3 AM2 FM1 (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=67721&vpn=CNPS%205X%20Performa&manufacture=ZALMAN%20TECH&promoid=1030)
1.99 nGear Blue Flash Card Reader USB2.0 SD/SDHC/SM/MMC/MS/XD MicroSD External (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=24162&vpn=G%2DC1702&manufacture=nGear%20Technologies%20Inc%2E&promoid=1030)
14.99 NCIX.com - Reviews of Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable Battery Charger AA 4 Pack and AAA 2 Pack - ECH420. (http://secure1.ncix.com/products/?mode=productreviewwrite&product_id=61653)
16.99 TP-Link TL-SG1008D 8 Port Unmanaged Gigabit 10/100/1000 Desktop Switch (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=34461&vpn=TL-SG1008D&manufacture=TP%20Link&promoid=1030)
1.00 4GB Class 4 MicroSD (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=36868&vpn=PSF4GMCSDHC43P&manufacture=Patriot&promoid=1030)

[Matlock]

Survived black friday and only spent under $50!

Got my 2 ethernet switches and $1 4gb sd card... Was really tempted to get a headset and mechanical keyboard, but I hate MIRs

[SkinnyPupp]

That Zalman 9900 is a good buy for $25

And the 240GB Intel 330 for $150. Most Canadian SSD deals have sucked so far except this one

[twitchyzero]

^ intel 330 180GB was $100 yesterday..on par with American Newegg Vertex 3 128GB for $50 IMO

ME sale is up
very meh as well
3TB $90 pretty much errway all week
C70 case for $80 is great
Corsair Vengeance C70 High Airflow Mid-Tower Case, Arctic White at Memory Express (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX39703)

[knight604]

If i didnt have a SSD ..

Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5in SATA3 MDX Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=77218&vpn=MZ-7PD128BW&manufacture=Samsung%20Memory%20%26%20Storage&promoid=1030)

i would get that

[SkinnyPupp]

If i didnt have a SSD ..

Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5in SATA3 MDX Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=77218&vpn=MZ-7PD128BW&manufacture=Samsung%20Memory%20%26%20Storage&promoid=1030)

i would get that
You'd get a 128GB Samsung instead of a 240GB Intel for the same price?

:fulloffuck:

[ForbiddenX]

Going to pick up the Synology DS212J for $189. Cheapest I've seen it since I've started to look for one.

[Traum]

8:40pm now, and the site is still down.

[TOS'd]

^ Dunno about you, but it was working for me earlier and I made a purchase as well with no problems.

[sam0m0]

mem express has the SSD 330 Series SATA III Solid State Drive Kit, 180GB for 99.99 right now

[q0192837465]

I got the intel 335 240gb instead cuz it's newer. Am I being stupid?
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[SkinnyPupp]

I got the intel 335 240gb instead cuz it's newer. Am I being stupid?
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Only if you paid significantly more for it

It's the same as the 330, it just uses smaller (cheaper) flash.

[Purely]

Planning to get SanDisk Extreme 120GB 2.5in SATA3 6GB/S SandForce SF-2281 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD for $68 @ NCIX.

Would you guys recommend that?

[exdee]

its a good ssd but goodluck getting it

[knight604]

You'd get a 128GB Samsung instead of a 240GB Intel for the same price?

:fulloffuck:

I didnt see that one!

And isnt the Samsung one better? in terms of benchmarks?

[Cman333]

Doesn't seem like the pricing on GTX670's are that great.

Saw an MSI GTX670 for $299 after MIR.

[SkinnyPupp]

Planning to get SanDisk Extreme 120GB 2.5in SATA3 6GB/S SandForce SF-2281 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD for $68 @ NCIX.

Would you guys recommend that?
Personally I would never get an SSD under 240GB, but if that's not within your budget go for it

[CRS]

If you guys look at TD.

Black Friday 2012 | WWW.TIGERDIRECT.CA | Black Friday Sale (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/sectors/campaigns/blackfriday_deals.asp)

The OCZ 480GB SSD looks pretty damn good at $250.

[lilaznviper]

was looking at the 3tb at memory express since ncix sold out of it but there is a 5 dollar shipping fee :fuuuuu:

[AzNightmare]

So I think I srsly got fucked over on this sale.

When I finally got the site to load at 7:15pm,
I tried to buy the 3570k+P8Z77 V-LK bundle. Everytime I wanted to add the item,
I went to the shopping cart screen, and all was good. Sale price was displayed and all.

Then when I clicked proceed to checkout, fucking site crashed. Then I had to repeat the whole checkout process again.

Did this like 4 times. And this bundle only had a limit of 100. And while I was refreshing the page, I saw it had about 80 units left. So I should have been good. But site crashes again and nothing loads.

:fulloffuck:

Around 7:30, I try again. Now there's 60 left on the limited sale.
Now the price is showing full retail price. I'm thinking the site is broken as fuck right now cause of all the people trying to log in. I figured, if there's 60 left, I'll just pay now (at full price) and figure it out later, or get NCIX to take a look at it, since they should be able to see my time of purchase was within when they still had stock for their sale.

So now I'm trying to figure it out, but a good possibility was that maybe the limilted number was so lagged up that I actually ended up buying the product when the item was sold out already.

To top it off, when I was making my order, they gave me no LOCAL PICKUP option. Which is retarded, cause why would I get them to ship it to me within the same city, where I would have to wait a week for it.

So now I have to submit some ticket to figure this out. But what a waste of time. Since I'm local, might as well use that to my advantage and go to the store tomorrow. Don't have 2-3 business days to wait for a reply, since if I'm not getting this bundle for a cheap price, I want a refund, and I need to move on with another bundle.

Srsly, so fucekd up right now. Never going to wait on these big sales again.

I've been seeking at a new build for over a month now, and seen some decent weekly sales pass by, only to hope I would get something good on Black Friday. But instead, I get fucked in the ass and might end up paying even more.

NCIX better not give me some bullshit restocking fee too.

/rant

[SkinnyPupp]

no reviews of it I would depend on exist yet that I have seen. in any case it's not possibly going to be fast enough to warrant giving up half the capacity
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[lilaznviper]

Ncix website always craps out during these big sales for the past years yet the never try to fix it
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[CRS]

If you guys look at TD.

Black Friday 2012 | WWW.TIGERDIRECT.CA | Black Friday Sale (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/sectors/campaigns/blackfriday_deals.asp)

The OCZ 480GB SSD looks pretty damn good at $250.

Live now at Buy the OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive at TigerDirect.ca (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4839988&sku=O261-8480)

Hmm damn... Don't know if I trust OCZ or this SSD...

Any input, guys?

[inv4zn]

Many many bad stories about OCZ. Plus they're going bankrupt aren't they?

I bought the Crucial SSD..C300 or something about 2 years ago, and it's been awesome.

[FN-2199]

Live now at Buy the OCZ Solid 3 480GB Solid State Drive at TigerDirect.ca (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=4839988&sku=O261-8480)

Hmm damn... Don't know if I trust OCZ or this SSD...

Any input, guys?

I wouldn't recommend running your OS on it, but they're still a great value for booting programs or games.

[knight604]

I have crucial m4 and i run my os on it.

[CRS]

Many many bad stories about OCZ. Plus they're going bankrupt aren't they?

I bought the Crucial SSD..C300 or something about 2 years ago, and it's been awesome.

I wouldn't recommend running your OS on it, but they're still a great value for booting programs or games.

:okay:

[akalic]

is there really a distinguishable difference between intel 330 and 520? I'm just thinking I could get a 120-180gb 330 for 90-100 so i don't see the point in getting the 520 unless there's good reason?

[SkinnyPupp]

:okay:
Don't listen to them.

Early OCZ products had a lot of issues (Vertex 2 and earlier)

Later ones shouldn't be any worse than any other SandForce drives.

You should have a backup program going in any case.

[SkinnyPupp]

is there really a distinguishable difference between intel 330 and 520? I'm just thinking I could get a 120-180gb 330 for 90-100 so i don't see the point in getting the 520 unless there's good reason?
The 520 has longer lasting flash. 5 year warranty instead of 3. That's the only difference

[BigTrollFace]

LOL at this sale.
Samsung UN55ES8000 55IN 3D 240HZ 1080p LED Smart TV Gesture w/ 3D Glasses (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=69490&vpn=UN55ES8000FXZC&manufacture=Samsung%20Consumer%20Electronics&promoid=1392)

I can get it for anyone who wants it for 1999

[AzNightmare]

Pretty annoying and pissing Black Friday (NCIX) experience... can only look onward now.

What time does Cyber Monday typically start?

[underscore]

I picked up 6 of the Scythe Typhoon 120mm fans, an Asus Radeon HD 7750 and a Zalman CNPS14X. For some reason they removed the CPU cooler from my first order to I ahd to reorder it with more fans this morning :rukidding:

[OGCStrike]

NCIX Bundle Deal Intel Core i7 2700K Unlocked Quad Core CPU & Gigabyte Z68X-UD3H-B3 Motherboard (http://ncix.ca/products/index.php?sku=61725&vpn=2700K%26GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3&manufacture=Bundle%20Deals&promoid=1030)

best deal ive seen. you're basically the mother board for free AND 20 dollars off the cpu AND u have additional $20 dollars from mail in rebate

[ForbiddenX]

Are there any good SSD deals left? I ordered one of the 330 240GB but I'm looking at getting another one.

[xilley]

anyone able to help me setup a new desktop system..? (just tell me what i need to buy and etc)

I know nothing about computer and I m just hoping to setup a system that I could be able to run battlefield and other newer games at high graphics.

even tho I m not a hardcore gamer but most of the time I ll be running a bunch of windows etc for movies and what not.

looking to spend 800-1200 tops..

any help? :fullofwin:

[roastpuff]

NCIX PC Vesta Bfe Core i5 3570K H40 ASUS Z77LK 8GB 120GB 2TB Define R4 620W Win 8 Gaming System (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=78044&vpn=Vesta_BFE&manufacture=NCIXPC&promoid=1030)

Problem solved.

[xilley]

NCIX PC Vesta Bfe Core i5 3570K H40 ASUS Z77LK 8GB 120GB 2TB Define R4 620W Win 8 Gaming System (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=78044&vpn=Vesta_BFE&manufacture=NCIXPC&promoid=1030)

Problem solved.

this is the best possible outcome for 1 grand?
or is there a thing or two I could replace for better if i mix and match

[SkinnyPupp]

this is the best possible outcome for 1 grand?
or is there a thing or two I could replace for better if i mix and match
I would get a cheaper mechanical HDD and put that towards a better SSD. Mechanical HDDs should only ever be used for archiving now, so the only thing to consider is reliability, not "speed"

[xilley]

I would get a cheaper mechanical HDD and put that towards a better SSD. Mechanical HDDs should only ever be used for archiving now, so the only thing to consider is reliability, not "speed"

do you have a recommended SSD?

[Purely]

NCIX PC Vesta Bfe Core i5 3570K H40 ASUS Z77LK 8GB 120GB 2TB Define R4 620W Win 8 Gaming System (http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=78044&vpn=Vesta_BFE&manufacture=NCIXPC&promoid=1030)

Problem solved.

Could save money picking out parts separately though

[SkinnyPupp]

do you have a recommended SSD?
Intel 330
Intel 335
Kingston HyperX 3K

Whichever is cheaper

Or if significantly cheaper:

Samsung 830
Crucial m4

[Sky_High]

I would get a cheaper mechanical HDD and put that towards a better SSD. Mechanical HDDs should only ever be used for archiving now, so the only thing to consider is reliability, not "speed"

Do you have a recommended 7200 hdd? Could be even as low as 320/500GB. As long as the reliability is good as it would be use for archiving some family photos.

[SkinnyPupp]

Do you have a recommended 7200 hdd? Could be even as low as 320/500GB. As long as the reliability is good as it would be use for archiving some family photos.
Personally I would get two of whatever is cheap and reliable, and run them in RAID1. And cache it with an SSD :)

That's what I have now actually:

240 GB OCZ Vertex 3 - Windows install/some programs (photoshop, etc)
800 GB Intel DC-S3700 - All other programs
2x1 TB Seagate HDD RAID1 - Videos, music, photos... No programs run off these drives
128 GB Crucial m4 - A cache for the Seagate RAID, just in case I do run stuff off there
64GB left over from Crucial m4 - Scratch disk/temp storage

Pretty much nothing is running off an HDD, it's just there to store things. Obviously I am in a different scenario right now so I can do this easily, but I think next year most builds will be something like this. Or they should be!

[AzNightmare]

Intel 330
Intel 335
Kingston HyperX 3K

Whichever is cheaper

Or if significantly cheaper:

Samsung 830
Crucial m4

:okay:

I bought a M4, cause people on NCIX forums recommended it.
Even though at the time, I saw an Intel 330 at the same price.



So anyway, does anyone know what time does Cyber Monday starts?

[SkinnyPupp]

m4 isn't bad by any means. try not to fill it up completely
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[underscore]

Personally I would get two of whatever is cheap and reliable, and run them in RAID1. And cache it with an SSD :)

That's what I have now actually:

240 GB OCZ Vertex 3 - Windows install/some programs (photoshop, etc)
800 GB Intel DC-S3700 - All other programs
2x1 TB Seagate HDD RAID1 - Videos, music, photos... No programs run off these drives
128 GB Crucial m4 - A cache for the Seagate RAID, just in case I do run stuff off there
64GB left over from Crucial m4 - Scratch disk/temp storage

Pretty much nothing is running off an HDD, it's just there to store things. Obviously I am in a different scenario right now so I can do this easily, but I think next year most builds will be something like this. Or they should be!

Do you have any more info on this setup? I'll pick up another SSD Cyber Monday if it looks like something that'll benefit me. Right now my plan is:

Daily/Media whore PC
120GB HDD - OS/Programs
500GB HDD - Active torrents/Larger programs
2x2TB HDD RAID - Pictures, GoPro vids etc
250GB Ext HDD - Offsite backups

Gaming PC
60GB SSD - OS/important programs
1TB HDD - Larger programs

[SkinnyPupp]

In most cases, caching is an alternative to an SSD setup. Depending on how many programs you can fit on your SSD, there may be no point in adding a second one as a cache.

For instance for your gaming PC, it might be better to use the 60GB as a cache for the HDD rather than running them separately. That 60GB will run out quick once some games are installed on it.

[AzNightmare]

m4 isn't bad by any means. try not to fill it up completely
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so out of 128gb, how much of it should I only fill up?
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[SkinnyPupp]

so out of 128gb, how much of it should I only fill up?
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The less the better :)