Zen and the Art of Buying Computer Parts [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Zen and the Art of Buying Computer Parts [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

twitter.com - facebook.com - chris.pirillo.com - Adam asked over on Lockergnome.net which sites I would recommend he order computer parts from. With so many online retailers out there in cyberspace, he's not sure where to turn for reputable parts. The problem though, is that there is no right answer. Some places will have better prices than others. Some will have better parts at higher cost. It all boils down to choosing what's best for YOU - and doing some research. http - live.pirillo.com

aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com Where Do You Buy Computer Hardware?

It's happened to all of us, I'm sure. You are surfing the net and maybe listening to music when all of a sudden...you click the close button on the upper right corner and it freezes. Then you don't know if you should wait until it's done or bash the monitor with the keyboard. Eventually, you get fed up and hit "ctrl+alt+delete" only to get an error. Okay! That's it! I'm turning it off!

Amazing what cheap parts can do, isn't it? It can give you an ulcer...that's for sure. So what's should you do? Follow the path to find your way to computer bliss.

Rule #1: Never, ever buy the best parts. They charge you way too much for a small performance boost. Instead, use that saved money for something computers always need...accessories like a printer, webcam, or external memory.

Rule #2: Know your needs. Getting parts that are way more than you'll ever need isn't smart. It's a bad investment and getting parts that are not nearly as good as yo u need them to be is an even worse investment!

If you need an office computer, basic components are all you will need. I would recommend a Pentium 4 processor, 512MB of RAM, and Windows XP: Office. That is a solid foundation that will take care of all your needs.

If you need a multimedia computer, I would get the next step up. Getting a Pentium 4 with hyperthreading, two 512MB RAM sticks, and a multimedia management program would be ideal. Hyperthreading is great for a lot of programs used at once which always happens with music, movies, and pictures so it's definitely something to think about.

If you want a gaming computer, then you should get the third down from "top-of-the-line". Try a Athlon 64 3000+ or 4000+, three to four 512MB RAM sticks, and a GeForce 7800 GTX. That guarantees no errors, no crashes, and awesome performance as well as giving you the most value for your money!

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Rule #3: See through the lies and make an investment you'll be happy with. The $ 500 computers from Dell or Gateway are a great value, BUT they skimp on things that multimedia and gaming computers need... the RAM, Video card, Sound Card, and even the motherboard! I'd only recommend computers below $ 700 if they are for office computers.

Again, let me remind you that buying computer parts doesn't have to be a pain. It's just common sense if you follow the three rules. One...don't buy the absolute best parts, two...don't buy parts you don't need, and three...make an investment you will be happy with. Now, if you want more advice and recommendations, check out the website on the bottom of this article.

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Question by Computer Master: What is the cheapest website to buy independent computer parts? I am searching for a cheap place to buy computer parts off the internet. I am specifically looking for a Cheap Quad Core Processor, mainboard and other parts. Please, I just need people to tell me the absolute cheapest places to buy parts. I am building a custom computer and I have set parts. I cannot buy a preassembled PC. Thanks! Best answer for What is the cheapest website to buy independent computer parts?:

Answer by Bailey K
EBAY,EBAY,EBAY,EBAY,EBAY,EBAY,OR EBAY! DUH!

Answer by geoff wk 2
newegg.com or tigerdirect.com

Answer by scooterge558
Personally I have a site that lists several vendors all on one page. Link provided, but I've used this site for years. Some of the absolute cheapest prices you'll find out there. It's called pricewatch, you select what it is you're looking for and it'll detail the pricing including shipping for you, then you can go to the site and order what you're looking for.

Answer by BigRez
I prefer newegg.com, Fry's Electronics (output.com), and PC Club. Then you could also check pricegrabber.com. Ebay - uh, too much trouble and rarely a good deal.

Answer by stxboyz
NEWEGG rules. They have lots of stuff, super fast shipping, great return policy, you got me eggcited. I'm going there now to get more stuff.

Answer by Bee W
I've always liked www.ebuyer.com.

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