My PC and processing stages information

[chrisdjames1]

Hey,

My PC arrived this morning! Before I took out the order I wondered how other people's stages went with PC Specialist, so I've posted my timeframes which have been pretty much to schedule. Remember this is an individual PC and your time frames may be completely different depending on their stocks etc.

Processed Date 01-03-2012

Pre-Production Date 08-03-2012

Build Date 13-03-2012

Test Date 15-03-2012

In Quality Control 15-03-2012

Awaiting Dispatch 16-03-2012

Dispatched 16-03-2012 (11th working day) (Friday)

Delivered 19-03-2012 (12th working day) (Monday)

Currently their average wait is showing as just under 15 working days. This was over 17 working days when I first placed my order though, which is a good sign. My guess is that one reason for longer build times are the result of parts which are harder to obtain due to high global demand. For example, the graphics card I originally ordered (GTX 590) is a bit hard to get on short notice from all suppliers at the moment, and after discussion with PC Specialist customer services I decided to buy it from a 3rd party supplier (which is another, less happy story but OK in the end). I was aware that there would be a possible delay though, because the item on PC Specialist's site did say "Pre-Order" which was helpful.

And the verdict on the system? Absolutely awesome, thanks PC Specialist

I hope this is of use to those of you with time-frame queries.

[PCGamer]

Can't wait too

Processed Date 26-02-2012
Pre-Production Date 29-02-2012
Build Date 08-03-2012
Test Date 14-03-2012
QC Date 15-03-2012

[bigs]

i guess u are both quite lucky
Pre-Production 28-02-2012 12th working day \m/
good thing pcs costumer services are so quick and truthful when answering to our queries

[chrisdjames1]

i guess u are both quite lucky
Pre-Production 28-02-2012 12th working day \m/
good thing pcs costumer services are so quick and truthful when answering to our queries

Absolutely agree with you about their customer services - very good service. I had to amend my order several times in the early stages, which cannot be a simple matter for them to deal with if the parts are not in stock, but they were very good about it and the refunds were done promptly.