What Makes TFW Better Than Other Clone Shops?
You may be asking yourself, “What makes TFW better than other clone shops?” There are many reasons why TFW believes it greatly surpasses the competition. Here are some of the most important ones.
- TFW uses quality recognized parts in its computers.
- When you need assistance, you are talking with the people who put your computer together and are knowledgeable and helpful. That is very different from a generic 1-800 number, a big retail store salesperson, or support staff you may struggle to communicate with.
- When you buy a system from TFW, they will sit down with you for one hour or more and tutor you on your new computer, all at no cost to you.
- TFW often spends 8 or more hours setting up a new computer system. They install numerous software programs and customize it to perform as well as possible, all at no cost to you.
- TFW puts your system through over 24 hours of testing to make sure it is working properly before you ever pick it up.
- TFW can transfer data from your old computer to your new computer (extra charge).
- TFW can help you install, or install for you, your old programs into the new computer (optional), and back it all up so that in a worst-case failure they can restore it with your data in a matter of minutes.
- TFW can personally provide on-site service in your home or business.
- TFW can do networking in your home or business.
- TFW is a well-established computer company that is family run and operated, and has been serving the Houston area since 1983.
Advantages to Buying a Custom Built Machine
Another reason to shop at TFW Computers is the kind of computer systems they sell. TFW builds custom Microsoft-compatible computers (clones), made to your specifications.
The primary advantage of buying a built machine is upgradeability. When you buy prebuilt machines, such as many sold in large retail chains, there is often very little you can upgrade because they use proprietary parts. These non-standard parts, such as motherboards, may be replaceable only by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for repair. Upgrades are often limited, and many parts in the system cannot be upgraded at all.
With a clone, every part of the system can be upgraded.
Another advantage to buying a built machine is that you get to decide what goes into your system. With many prebuilt systems, you are not given meaningful choices about what components go into your new computer. The descriptions are often vague and may only list items such as “SVGA,” “XXXX Size Hard Drive,” “15-inch monitor,” “Intel processor,” or “Sound Card.” Those descriptions often tell you very little about what you are actually getting.
Why Component Choice Matters
When you buy a TFW system, you can choose what brand video card you want, how fast it should be, and how much memory you want the card to have. Many prebuilt systems use a cheaper video chip that is part of the motherboard rather than a true independent device. TFW emphasizes using quality video manufacturers.
This integration issue is not limited to video. On many prebuilt computers, components such as video and modems may be soldered directly onto the motherboard (integrated), which can limit future expansion capabilities of the system.
With a built machine, you also get to choose exactly what size hard drive you want and what brand hard drive you want. TFW notes that Western Digital is one of the highest rated hard drives and is the brand they usually install in their systems.
In many prebuilt systems, hard drives may be lower quality and slower. A good hard drive is important because better-quality drives traditionally last longer and do a better job of protecting crucial data.
Most systems already come with Intel processors, and TFW states that Intel processors are what they put in all of their systems. After reading the reasons to buy a true built machine, customers can make a better decision when purchasing their next computer.
How TFW Helps You Make Better Decisions
TFW goes over every component with you and helps you pick the parts best suited for your needs. The company has remained in business since April 1983 because they have helped many customers make better decisions about the systems they buy.
TFW wants you to be so satisfied with your computer that you, your neighbors, and your friends will buy your next computer from TFW. Support after the sale is important.