Mesh Computers...

Yes - Mesh are very good.
 
I always build my own, its a much better way of keeping up with the times, I bought an all steel thermaltake case which is now on its 4th build. once you have all the bits together an upgrade only consists of MB, RAM and GPU. Hard disks haven't progressed too much over the last 8 years except in size, and SSD's are still too expensive.

I reckon I could build a better i7 than that mesh one for about 1/2 the price, those cases are normally flashy but crappily built. My Thermaltake weighs in at about 18kg empty.
 
Have you stopped to consider that the OP is looking to buy because he can't/does not want to build his own machine? Those of us who know how to build a PC know that it's a good way to go but that is precious little use to someone who does not, don't you think?
 
I spent £3,200 on a MESH PC about 4 years ago. Everything was top end, the best spec, and when it arrived, it was all solidly built and BLOODY heavy - I thought a good sign...

Fast forward 6 months, and I had given up on both the PC and getting any support from MESH. The power supply kept cutting out, and the graphics card I had required TWO power supply cables, however, they were on the UNDERSIDE of the card and kept falling out mid use. The graphics card fan was a monster, and sounded like the propeller on a small jet, the CPU fan not far behind.

I ended up selling it back to my business, and used it as a DEV server. It still works now, minus that graphics card, but the whole MESH experience left a sour taste in my mouth. I have not had any issues with DELL and must be on my 10th DELL PC...

G.
 
Mesh to me have always represented the upper end of the market with the latest components and less consumer more prosumer.
Had one that lasted me well and really appreciated the quality of the chassis - something that is often overlooked when people like Dell concentrate on spending resources on graphics cards etc internally.
 
smoothedit said:
Mesh to me have always represented the upper end of the market with the latest components and less consumer more prosumer.
Had one that lasted me well and really appreciated the quality of the chassis - something that is often overlooked when people like Dell concentrate on spending resources on graphics cards etc internally.
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Have to agree, the cases are AWESOME - bloody solid. I think my problem was ultimately the graphics card, and secondary to that, they failed to realise the power requirements.

G.
 
LemmingLover said:
Have you stopped to consider that the OP is looking to buy because he can't/does not want to build his own machine? Those of us who know how to build a PC know that it's a good way to go but that is precious little use to someone who does not, don't you think?
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It doesn't take much to build a PC, I learnt by doing it and never damaged anything. Its also very gratifying to know you built something and it works, day in, day out.
I have never had a failed component or issue with any build I have ever done.
When you build your own you buy the best components you can afford, whereas a pre built machine is a collection of parts that were the cheapest that the manufacturer could source of the required spec.

IMO.
 
chris_f said:
It doesn't take much to build a PC, I learnt by doing it and never damaged anything. Its also very gratifying to know you built something and it works, day in, day out.
I have never had a failed component or issue with any build I have ever done.
When you build your own you buy the best components you can afford, whereas a pre built machine is a collection of parts that were the cheapest that the manufacturer could source of the required spec.

IMO.
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I'm not arguing with any of that - I'm just saying it has nothing to do with the OP's question which I believe was:

King of Groove said:
Are Mesh computers any good?
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I've often wondered about building my own computer but I must admit to never thinking about the case. What is the reason for having a solid case, surely it's just going to sit there and stop the cat from sleeping on all the bits. Or am I missing something important (a regular occurrence I can assure you).
 
Lots of different reasons, so it doesn't flex the MB when you move it, so you have room for expansion, so it lasts without falling apart when you keep opening it (as I do) etc
 
Oh, well if you're going to fiddle with it every five minutes :lol:

Seriously, thanks, I didn't envisage doing that, or moving it much.
 
CruisingComet said:
Was it gold plated or something? :cuckoo:

Sorry.... Not being offensive here, but I would never pay that kinda money for any PC regardless of spec or make, what was so good about it that you shelled out over 3k for it? just curious
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i paid £2k for an AMD 1400 many moons ago. depends on the spec but hardware was pricey back then for top end kit..
 
CruisingComet said:
Was it gold plated or something? :cuckoo:

Sorry.... Not being offensive here, but I would never pay that kinda money for any PC regardless of spec or make, what was so good about it that you shelled out over 3k for it? just curious
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£900 of it was for a Digital Sony Monitor - 19" if I remember correctly, and at the time, top of the range. Ditto re the components too, I maxed out on everything. The financial side never really came into it, I could afford it, so bought it - it sounds arrogant but it's not, just not sure how else to word it.

G.
 
Mesh Computers themselves are pretty good. I bought a £1400 laptop from them 6 years ago which was blistering fast for its time. It was great until the plastic hinges for the screen cracked after 2 years or so. Then I had to deal with mobile-support.net... AHH! (Mesh use them for repairs etc as well as other companies such as 'Rock') what a carry on, endless phone calls, waiting ages to speak to a HUMAN to get it fixed. Anyway, dunno if they are better now.

Got it fixed eventually, hinges cracked again 2 years later, still cracked now - not under warranty now and would cost £200 to fix. Screen has to remain open or else it will get worse. Turns out it was a design fault with the chasis. Normally laptop screens have a metal frame, mine did not and thus all stress forces when opening/closing went through cheap thin plastic.
 
We had a Mesh a long time ago. In fact it was the first PC we bought. As far as I can remember we never had any problems with it and because of that we had no experience of the technical support.
 
Mesh are right at the top end for value for money. I've sent people to them and used them myself because I couldn't build cheaper - when taking the operating system into account.;)

BUT: The customer service is worse than useless, expect it not to be delivered on time, or to be incomplete, and then they'll not want to sort out your problems properly. It can turn into a nightmare :bang:(it did for me) or it can just be a small inconvenience (it has been for everyone else I've recommended).
 
Funny recently 2 friends of mine have had to return their computers from MESH & one ended up having to sue them to get his money back
 
MESH computers - gosh are they still trading? I remember looking at their gear 20 years ago!!! Back in those days the big boys were, Elonex, Mesh and Viglen....now its all Dell, HP, Asus etc.

MESH they were top then and probably top now.

Just for the record i brought a 486Dx something or other Elonex. It cost me well over £1200. It took ages to decide on my first PC and in the end i plumped for the Elonex because it had stylish grooves running across the body ;-)

Nowadays don't bother - just get a Mac.
 
be aware that the delivery times from MESH are very long. If you want a quick delivery you have to pay for express build about £30-40 IIRC.

After ordering one, 2 weeks later they were still awaiting parts - so I cancelled and had to chase them for about 8 days to get my CC refunded (yes they charge your card when you order - not when they despatch).

Eventually got my money back.
 
My last two desktop PC's have been Mesh spanning around 10 years and the quality has been good on both. they are at the upper end of the market but in the case of my two I certainly got what I paid for.
 
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