Where Do You Buy Your Hardware?

[Nuclear_Confusion]

I mostly buy at trade shows and expos. I was wondering if anyone would recommend some good online sources?

TIA
Nukey

[daveleau]

I buy my
RAM from www.pcboost.com (http://www.pcboost.com)
Cooling supplies from www.millisec.com (http://www.millisec.com)
Other from www.mwave.com (http://www.mwave.com) or www.outpost.com (http://www.outpost.com)

The best thing to do is to go to www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) and find your desired hardware item. Then go to www.resellerratings.com (http://www.resellerratings.com) to look up the company and its reputation.

Dave

[Thud]

Man, there's tons out there. A good place to start it to use www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com)

Then check the sellers out at www.resellerratings.com (http://www.resellerratings.com)

That's a good way to find decent resellers who offer good prices, and I've had lots of luck.

~ Edit You beat me to it, Dave!!

[This message has been edited by Thud (edited 12-14-2000).]

[Tincup]

I usually buy through Comp-U-Plus or Essential Computer.

I've always had good luck with them...and they send the stuff right away and it's at my door within 2-3 days.

[desmocat]

I started getting alot of my stuff from Axiontech in houston. They have been very good to deal with and the prices are usually competative also.
www.axiontech.com (http://www.axiontech.com)

[TechJumper]

I approach buying new/old hardware in the following steps.

1. outline what I want
2. outline what I have to spend
3. go to pricewatch.com and check prices
4. compare with buy.com and outpost.com
5. wait 48 hours and see if I still want it http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif
6. BUY IT

Best,

Mike

[Ironforge]

Also.. one thing you must consider..

A lot of stores, such as buy.com, have online "coupons" where you can get lets say $30 off of $150. I would take that into consideration also.

I usually check these two sites: www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) and www.techbargains.com (http://www.techbargains.com)

Techbargains will list hot deals on computer products as well as a list of coupons for online stores.

I personally like stores that do not charge for shipping.. and it's great if they are out of state so no tax http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/biggrin.gif

[Richard_Cranium72]

no. 1 www.buy.com (http://www.buy.com) sometimes a dollar higher, but they REALLY will ship to you.

2. www.TigerDirect.com (http://www.TigerDirect.com) good pricing on CPU's

3. www.outpost.com (http://www.outpost.com) occasional STEALS on misc

4. www.compgeeks.com (http://www.compgeeks.com) older stuff and system pulls, know your product ! OK prices

5. www.staples.com (http://www.staples.com) NO HARDWARE !! just inkjet carts and paper BUT only as below-->>
www.techbargains.com (http://www.techbargains.com)

not unusual to find coupons for $20 off a $50 order at Staples making SOME of the deals bearable.

also good for discounts at buy.com making some things a STEAL http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

DrVette

[narayan]

5. wait 48 hours and see if I still want it LOL!
www.pricewatch.com (http://www.pricewatch.com) is where I do the majority of my parts-hunting.