Whilst there are many large companies who will sell you new workstations or servers, very few allow you to customise a new system to your exact requirements. It is also unfortunate that - occasionally - mass produced computer systems are built with cheaper or manufacturer-specific components. Whilst this may seem beneficial to some, it can incur additional expense (you may be paying for the name) and you are often tied to the manufacturer should you wish to upgrade your hardware in the future.
Caryford Computer Services will take in account what you intend to use the workstation or server for - together with what software you wish to run on it - and meet your exact requirements. If you wish, we can purchase preferred brands of hardware - or perhaps from specific vendors - so that the finished product is exactly what you had in mind.
We will always ensure that the most suitable operating system (e.g. Microsoft Windows 7) is installed and - if specified - within your desired budget. In addition, we can install productivity applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) and ensure your data remains safe by including a suitable anti-virus and malware removal software. All software used on your computer will be purchased legally and licensed in your name.
If you already have a computer (or computers) and you are looking to replace it with a new system, we can transfer all your data and applications (where licensing permits) so that when you switch on your computer for the first time, it simply works and you can start using it immediately. In addition, we can take your old computer to be recycled and - particularly in the case of businesses - arrange to have any redundant hard drives securely destroyed.
If you choose to have your data transferred, please note that - under no circumstances - can we be liable for data loss. Prior to arranging to have your data transferred, we strongly recommend that you back it up on a separate medium (e.g. DVD, on-line or an external hard drive). We can perform a back up of all your data at an additional charge.
The cost of building a new system by Caryford Computer Services is shown below. The prices illustrated do not include the operating system or migration of applications and/or data.
| System | Percentage | Minimum Charge | Maximum Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workstation | 15% | £60.00 | £200.00 |
| Server | 20% | £60.00 | £300.00 |
Discounts may be available for multiple systems.
Once an estimate has been agreed upon and not taking into account the ordering and delivery time of new components, the average turn-around for a new system is 5 working days for workstations and 10 working days for servers. Please note that additional time may be required to migrate your existing applications and personal data.
If you wish to use this service, please use this enquiry form. Once we know your requirements, we will prepare an estimate detailing the required components. A deposit (covering the cost of all components) will be required before construction starts.
