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    Posted: 02 Sep 2008 at 11:56am

HI all

This is my first time here (NOOB!!!!) and i have a few questions before i get into any serious configurating.
 
1. I Live in Canada... is there any problems with this? Shipping for example can be a real pain.
 
2. Also are the prices any different for Canada?
 
3. I want a computer to play SupCom well on... and play music, watch movies, go on internet too... but I want to know how much a computer like this will cost... roughly. eg 2500, 3000 etc. BTW i  dont have a monitor yet or anything like that (except printer) but pls tell me if they are part of any price estimates.
 
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Incase it helps I am looking at the price range of $2500-$3000 with a monitor.
$2200-$2700 without monitor.
 
Thx for any help in advance.


Edited by ItsForADuck - 02 Sep 2008 at 12:35pm
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price will depend on what you like, I would 3000 is about right to get a system that can handle what you throw at it ;)

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1.  Something about making sure that teeny tiny switch in the back of the power supply is set to 230+ or something.  120+ are set for other areas, it's set to 230+ for Canada for some reason.

2. "Not that big of a difference."
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whoa whoa whoa... 230+??? What?? Could someone please explain this.
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what voltage do you guys use there? here its 120,thats what he is talking about.

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We have customers that buy from Canada with no problem. Our website will accept orders to Canada. Your credit/debit card will do the currency conversion for you.
 
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Canada uses 120V just like the USA.

And this is the year 2008. Most, if not all power supplies automatically convert from 120V to 240V if necessary.


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Wait really?  So what's the point o-- Oh wait wait...

Was it Canada or was it Europe that needed that bigger voltage setting?

Edit:  Oh well I guess it's because of the fact my comp is 1 and a half year old at the least is probably why ahaha.  Cause I have that particular setting in the back.


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Most of the world is 200+ except for North America, Japan, and maybe a few others.
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Wow Thanks Alot all of you... so i guess it should be fine. But do you happen to know what kind of taxes are put on at the border and canadian shipping fees???
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call them or have a look here

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Allright thx i read that article and it says something like if the product is made in the usa then it free from certain duties... Are these considered made in usa or do they go by the individual parts being made wherever they are made???
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I think its best we wait for Alex or if you like you can call them, that way we can get accurate details

Edited by DST4ME - 02 Sep 2008 at 2:58pm

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this is what i know..anything over 1600.00 american must have a nafta certificate of origin with the commercial invoice..product must be wholly obtained or produced entirely in the us , mexico, or canada to enter canada under reduced duty...depending on percentage of non nafta parts..would equal to the increase in duty..as to DSO's percentage...just cant say..Cry
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DSO  or any company can send pre authorized contents..if non nafta parts are used on a continual basis to speed up processing to get get pkgs into canada faster....but some things...and i dont have a list (i do know that textiles) are held regardless..cause nafta has loop holes for some items ...like the textile industry..that canada wants to protect...dont know if computers are on the list..sorry...
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arrrghhhh so compicated...
its times like this when i wish i lived in the usa
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