Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: jesse candia on October 06, 2011, 02:01:36 PM
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what website can i order computer parts and aint going to break my pockets,regular manufactures charge too much :-X
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http://www.newegg.com/
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http://www.tigerdirect.com
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/ | EU-Based Shop
Recommending newegg as well. If I were you, I would avoid purchasing hardware from eBay as well; sometimes they sell hardware parts very cheap, but it's the condition and warranty that actually matters.
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regular manufactures charge too much :-X
So you are looking for an irregular manufacturer?
Why not tell us what you are looking for and how much you can afford. It's really easier to answer a correct question, honest.
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... regular manufactures charge too much :-X
You mean brick-and-mortar retailers, don't you?
In addition to one mentioned, I'll add amazon.com and buy.com.
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Noting where you are in this wide, wide, world, would be appropriate when asking a question like yours.
Telling you to go down the street to "Jacks Computers, Orlando, FL" would be pretty stupid if you're in Australia. Eh?
Even getting something Mail Order from the US to UK or AU can get VERY pricey.
So first off, Where Are You? and what are you wanting to buy?
After years of getting burned by mail order companies, I've pretty well settled on Tiger Direct and "Computer Geeks".
They both have good products, with fast service and reasonable shipping costs. And both take "Pay Pal" for payment.
Tiger Direct also owns all the old "Comp USA" stores, so if there's one within driving distance of you, shopping in the store can be better than buying over the internet.
I have to place an order at least once a week, so I have quite a bit of experience with Mail Order.
For RAM memory, I deal ONLY with "Crucial.com".
Good Luck!
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After years of getting burned by mail order companies, I've pretty well settled on Tiger Direct and "Computer Geeks".
I think your usage of terminology is incorrect. "mail order" means placing an order through regular mail, not on a website. The fact that an online order is sent through the mail does not make it a "mail order". So, your comment about "getting burned by mail order companies" does not apply here since the discussion is focused on online sources, not mail orders.
I've pretty well settled on Tiger Direct and "Computer Geeks".
Exactly what website is "Computer Geeks"? While I agree Tiger Direct is a good online source, I believe the other sources mentioned in previous posts are also good. newegg.com is definitely top notch but they do not ship internationally; they only ship in the U.S. and, I believe, maybe to Canada now. So, as you mentioned, the location of the buyer may limit his choices since some of the sources mentioned limit their shipping to certain countries.
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Correct on newegg...U.S. and Canada currently.
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I see the same problem on the 'Car' forums, where someone new will come on and ask where to buy this part or that part and they are in Australia, India, Egypt, etc.
Telling them where to get the part in the US is pretty pointless.
As for correcting my speech or terminology, this is actually a Computer help forum not an English Class. Eh? >:(
Mail Order is still a commonly used term for Email as well as Snail Mail.
Computer Geeks is:
http://www.geeks.com
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If you are in the UK like me, I recommend ebuyer.com (http://ebuyer.com), scan.co.uk (http://scan.co.uk), aria.co.uk (http://aria.co.uk) and overclockers.co.uk (http://overclockers.co.uk)
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As for correcting my speech or terminology, this is actually a Computer help forum not an English Class.
However, you are still liable to be corrected. Best to get used to it, and show your fellow users the courtesy of trying to communicate as clearly as you can. Even if you are a "PC tech" with 75 years experience.