Computer Components Source

[RamThatStroker]

Fellow Rammers,



I'm looking for a good place online to purchase computer components (ie. motherboard, processor, case). I've built computers before in the past and now I need to build one for a friend. The advice I'm seeking is those of you that have built your computers where do you order your Pc goodies from. There are so many sites out there and I want to make sure I avoid the more questionable ones. Any info would be appreciated...



Thanks

Joe

 

[rbattelle]

www.tigerdirect.com is pretty good.

 

[JIM S.]

www.mwave.com is one of the best IMO! fast service and most times the best price. I live in moab UT and most of the time I get stuff on the third day... from cali... . they are good about returns too.

Jim

 

[KBennett]

Tiger direct is not good about returns.

Tiger direct will only give you a store credit or replacement on a return. They will not give a refund even on an un-opened package. I used to buy from them but after they would not give me a refund once I said no more. I have had good luck buying from people on Ebay, just read their feedback before bidding or purchasing.

 

[RamThatStroker]

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I'll check out mwave and ebay and go from there. I'll let you know what type of deal I end up with. .



Joe

 

[JConley]

www.pricewatch.com

 

[Philip]

http://www.newegg.com/



That is the best place I have found. Prices are about the same as anywhere else. The return policy is real good. No hassles if you do need to return anything. I have built around 15 computers the last couple of years from there.



If you are going to buy SCSI components then this is the place to buy them from.



http://www.hypermicro.com/store/index.htm



tigerdirect is slow on sending a replacements also.

 

[Doc Tinker]

www.cyberguys.com





www.computergeeks.com





www.ecost.com

 

[CumminsPower98]

What Jim said about mwave.com plus I really like www.a-pro.com for computer cases. mwave usually has great prices but I still like to do price searches using the following sites: www.shopper.com, www.pricescan.com, www.pricewatch.com, www.pricegrabber.com, and www.dealtime.com



Mark

 

[RamThatStroker]

Thanks for the great info. I knew there was a lot of sites out there but I didn't think there were that many . I think I've decided on a motherboard after reading Tom's Haradware reviews. I'm going to go with a MSI K7N2-DeltaIISR with an AMD Athlon XP 2600+ and 1GB of DDR 400. Now, I just go to decide what type of video card and how much my friends willing to spend



Joe

 

[KBennett]

AMD is a good choice

I like the Asus motherboards. They have never let me down and have quite a few built in features.



I will second JConley's vote for pricewatch. A couple of the guys at the office have used them with good success.

 

[JConley]

I also use the Asus motherboards.



If you are looking for a nice video card, Check out the ATI All in Wonder. I installed one in the last PC I built for my dad. The video card has a remote for the TV DVD, and the mouse. Way COOL!!



John