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NotSoSuperMario · 07-24-2003, 11:19 PM

I'm lookin for a 2ghz+ P4 w/ MB (gotta be 8x AGP, 800mhz FSB) and the best deal I've found so far is a 2.4ghz for about $245.

Any tips?

~The n00bish newb.

SecretMethod70 · 07-24-2003, 11:29 PM

www.pricewatch.com

At quick glance, I see "Motherboard Combos Pentium 4 2.0GHz with cpu, fan" for $189

epracmetcon · 07-24-2003, 11:39 PM

Id just go to newegg.com they have relativly low pricing and have a large selection, some of those places that you see advertising really cheap end up jacking up the shipping costs.

Edvard_Grieg · 07-25-2003, 12:00 AM

Generally newegg since they have phenomenal service, however, I will usually check pricewatch to see if there is a significant price difference. If you use pricewatch be sure to cross-reference with resellerratings.com so that you don't get hosed.

Boner · 07-25-2003, 12:28 AM

NewEgg.com, Buy.com, Amazon.com, maybe GoogleGear.com, in that order.

Occasionally I check pricewatch.com, but follow up with ResellerRatings.com to make sure that I won't get ripped off.

Pennington · 07-25-2003, 03:33 AM

Googlegear, newegg, cheapest listed on pricewatch, in that order. I've had great experiance with Googlegear and newegg but overall googlegear is much easier to navigate and tend to be cheaper. The cheapest thing listed on pricewatch or pricegrabber usually tend to ship late or not at all and sometimes will ship wrong parts. Only use them if they are much cheaper.

cougr · 07-25-2003, 04:39 AM

i also have to say that ive had an awesome time dealing with googlegear, and they seem to be a few bucks cheaper than anyone else

zwik · 07-25-2003, 05:19 AM

I used to use newegg, until I got a few parts that were either refurbed or used that I ordered new. Since then I've been using mwave.com, their about the same as newegg.

Mak · 07-25-2003, 09:41 AM

definitely newegg.com

micah67 · 07-25-2003, 11:16 AM

Another vote for mwave. I've placed dozens of orders with them and have been very happy with their prices and the return procedure.

The_Dude · 07-25-2003, 11:45 AM

pricewatch and newegg

Caphreak · 07-25-2003, 02:07 PM

newegg > all, awesome RMA policy and super fast shipping

oh yeah · 07-25-2003, 03:09 PM

I use newegg also. They have really good prices and are good about letting you return products.

peokuk · 07-25-2003, 05:34 PM

newegg, tccomputers, googlegear... although tccomputers isn't as good as it used to be...

mrquackers · 07-25-2003, 05:40 PM

tigerdirect.com has good prices.

gibz0r · 07-25-2003, 05:49 PM

Newegg.com is by far the best company I have bought stuff from over the years

heyal256 · 07-25-2003, 07:15 PM

I usually order stuff from newegg.com. I have also ordered from directron.com and compgeeks.com because they have good deals available (directron is good for power supplies, compgeeks is good for some harder to find items too).

tronims · 07-25-2003, 08:55 PM

only places i have ordered from right now are newegg and diretron but just placed an order to allstarshop.com for a vid card, still waiting to see how that turns out. but the basic plan for me is as others have said pricewatch then resellerratings.com.

jmad · 07-25-2003, 11:20 PM

I have no personal experience, but my friend built a computer from the ground up from components only from newegg.com. He was happy with the end result

Kllr Wolf · 07-26-2003, 08:54 AM

I usually get form newegg, but ocassionaly I will buy from Mwave.

Tecelote · 07-26-2003, 10:24 AM

infotechnow.com is where I buy alot of my stuff for custom built systems but that's only becuase I'm about 20 min from the brick and mortar store. newegg, pricewatch and googlegear are probably better if you're wanting to do online purchases, though.

Rinndalir · 07-26-2003, 10:40 AM

Newegg is the best!

tinfoil · 07-26-2003, 11:19 AM

I always, ALWAYS, by local. It costs a little more, but if there is a problem with a component, I just have a 5 minute drive to grab another one.

cliffxpro · 07-26-2003, 12:24 PM

If you, or someone you know, has a TAX ID Number, go wholesale. ASI (google for them) has offices around the country, and super low wholesale prices. I buy most of my components from them, and always go to Pricewatch if I have to buy retail.

07-26-2003, 07:39 PM

www.newegg.com

(Most of the time.)

I buy memory from crucial.com exclusively. Never had a problem with them and the product is quality.

mustang91 · 07-26-2003, 09:43 PM

2.4ghz C processer from Newegg $178
MSI Neo2-LS from Newegg $103

Spend the $285 for the combo, you won't be disapointed.

yaycr · 07-27-2003, 02:46 AM

mushkin.com - ram
newegg.com - cpu,mobo,etc
mwave.com - cpu,mobo,etc
bestbyte.net - assorted shit
directron.com

egorey · 07-27-2003, 08:12 PM

Newegg.com and Googlegear.com get my votes.

Have heard good things about Directron.com and Mwave.com as well (just can't forget those terrible mwave modem/sound cards from IBM a few years back...)

crafty · 07-27-2003, 08:39 PM

www.pricewatch.com

Through a link there 8 months ago I got my P4 2.8 ghz with a gig of DDR ram, GF4 ti4200 128mb, nice soundblaster card, lovely speakers, and a 19" monitor for just shy of $1400.. I know i could get it a bit cheaper building it myself, but I'm way too lazy for that, never done it before and don't want to start now.

Oh yeah, it also has a L337 thermal temperature display.

madsenj37 · 08-08-2003, 12:16 AM

pricewatch.com
pricegrabber.com
mysimon.com
ebay.com
auctions.yahoo.com
compusa (the store)

Flippy · 08-08-2003, 12:50 AM

I usually buy stuff locally, as there are several local places with comparable prices to online stores. If you're not as lucky as me though, I'd recommend newegg or ebay. The pricewatch sites are pretty good as well

irieemon · 08-08-2003, 06:04 AM

1 vote for newegg.com -

although after these responses, I need to try googlegear.com

mute76 · 08-08-2003, 08:30 AM

Seems most people here are picking newegg.com. I'm here just to agree with that

They are the best.

floonine · 08-08-2003, 12:15 PM

I love googlegear. THE END

07-24-2003, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
NotSoSuperMario Upright Location: Subcon	Where do you folks buy components? I'm lookin for a 2ghz+ P4 w/ MB (gotta be 8x AGP, 800mhz FSB) and the best deal I've found so far is a 2.4ghz for about $245. Any tips? ~The n00bish newb.

07-24-2003, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	www.pricewatch.com At quick glance, I see "Motherboard Combos Pentium 4 2.0GHz with cpu, fan" for $189 __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling Last edited by SecretMethod70; 07-24-2003 at 11:31 PM..

07-25-2003, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Edvard_Grieg Upright Location: Denver	Generally newegg since they have phenomenal service, however, I will usually check pricewatch to see if there is a significant price difference. If you use pricewatch be sure to cross-reference with resellerratings.com so that you don't get hosed. __________________ Do be do be do

07-25-2003, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
micah67 Thor Location: 33:08:12N 117:10:23W	Another vote for mwave. I've placed dozens of orders with them and have been very happy with their prices and the return procedure. __________________ ~micah

07-25-2003, 11:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	pricewatch and newegg __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-24-2003, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
epracmetcon Upright	Id just go to newegg.com they have relativly low pricing and have a large selection, some of those places that you see advertising really cheap end up jacking up the shipping costs.

07-25-2003, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	NewEgg.com, Buy.com, Amazon.com, maybe GoogleGear.com, in that order. Occasionally I check pricewatch.com, but follow up with ResellerRatings.com to make sure that I won't get ripped off.

07-25-2003, 03:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pennington Banned Location: Autonomous Zone	Googlegear, newegg, cheapest listed on pricewatch, in that order. I've had great experiance with Googlegear and newegg but overall googlegear is much easier to navigate and tend to be cheaper. The cheapest thing listed on pricewatch or pricegrabber usually tend to ship late or not at all and sometimes will ship wrong parts. Only use them if they are much cheaper.

07-25-2003, 04:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
cougr Upright	i also have to say that ive had an awesome time dealing with googlegear, and they seem to be a few bucks cheaper than anyone else

07-25-2003, 05:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
zwik Upright	I used to use newegg, until I got a few parts that were either refurbed or used that I ordered new. Since then I've been using mwave.com, their about the same as newegg.

07-25-2003, 09:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mak Upright	definitely newegg.com

07-25-2003, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Caphreak Insane Location: Ames, IA	newegg > all, awesome RMA policy and super fast shipping

07-25-2003, 03:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
oh yeah Tilted	I use newegg also. They have really good prices and are good about letting you return products.

07-25-2003, 05:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
peokuk Upright	newegg, tccomputers, googlegear... although tccomputers isn't as good as it used to be...

07-25-2003, 05:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
mrquackers Exhausted Location: Northeastern US - please send help!	tigerdirect.com has good prices. __________________ "If you're walking on thin ice, you may as well go ahead and dance."

07-25-2003, 05:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
gibz0r Upright	Newegg.com is by far the best company I have bought stuff from over the years

07-25-2003, 07:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
heyal256 Not so great lurker Location: NY	I usually order stuff from newegg.com. I have also ordered from directron.com and compgeeks.com because they have good deals available (directron is good for power supplies, compgeeks is good for some harder to find items too).

07-25-2003, 08:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
tronims Tilted	only places i have ordered from right now are newegg and diretron but just placed an order to allstarshop.com for a vid card, still waiting to see how that turns out. but the basic plan for me is as others have said pricewatch then resellerratings.com.

07-25-2003, 11:20 PM	#19 (permalink)
jmad Tilted Location: Wisconsin, eh?	I have no personal experience, but my friend built a computer from the ground up from components only from newegg.com. He was happy with the end result

07-26-2003, 08:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	I usually get form newegg, but ocassionaly I will buy from Mwave. __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

07-26-2003, 10:24 AM	#21 (permalink)
Tecelote Crazy Location: Tacoma, WA	infotechnow.com is where I buy alot of my stuff for custom built systems but that's only becuase I'm about 20 min from the brick and mortar store. newegg, pricewatch and googlegear are probably better if you're wanting to do online purchases, though. __________________ Tecelote ~ Look at what you have; Look at what you want. Fix what you have in such a way as to get what you want. ~

07-26-2003, 10:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
Rinndalir Insane	Newegg is the best!

07-26-2003, 11:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
tinfoil Fucking Hostile Location: Springford, ON, Canada	I always, ALWAYS, by local. It costs a little more, but if there is a problem with a component, I just have a 5 minute drive to grab another one. __________________ Get off your fuckin cross. We need the fuckin space to nail the next fool martyr.

07-26-2003, 12:24 PM	#24 (permalink)
cliffxpro Crazy	If you, or someone you know, has a TAX ID Number, go wholesale. ASI (google for them) has offices around the country, and super low wholesale prices. I buy most of my components from them, and always go to Pricewatch if I have to buy retail.

07-26-2003, 07:39 PM	#25 (permalink)
Achernar Guest	www.newegg.com (Most of the time.) I buy memory from crucial.com exclusively. Never had a problem with them and the product is quality.

07-26-2003, 09:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
mustang91 Upright Location: Cleveland, OH/Athens, OH	2.4ghz C processer from Newegg $178 MSI Neo2-LS from Newegg $103 Spend the $285 for the combo, you won't be disapointed. __________________ "I'm desperately not trying to feel the early, preconceived notion of love that only exists in top 40's pop songs." "He who wants money, means and content are without three good friends." - Shakespeare "...like Vietnam, or those bands that never got over the fact they opened for Nirvana, I never got over her." -Nick Hornsby

07-27-2003, 02:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
yaycr Upright	mushkin.com - ram newegg.com - cpu,mobo,etc mwave.com - cpu,mobo,etc bestbyte.net - assorted shit directron.com

07-27-2003, 08:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
egorey Crazy	Newegg.com and Googlegear.com get my votes. Have heard good things about Directron.com and Mwave.com as well (just can't forget those terrible mwave modem/sound cards from IBM a few years back...)

07-27-2003, 08:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
crafty Tilted Location: Omaha, NE	www.pricewatch.com Through a link there 8 months ago I got my P4 2.8 ghz with a gig of DDR ram, GF4 ti4200 128mb, nice soundblaster card, lovely speakers, and a 19" monitor for just shy of $1400.. I know i could get it a bit cheaper building it myself, but I'm way too lazy for that, never done it before and don't want to start now. Oh yeah, it also has a L337 thermal temperature display.

08-08-2003, 12:16 AM	#30 (permalink)
madsenj37 Still searching... Location: NorCal For Life	pricewatch.com pricegrabber.com mysimon.com ebay.com auctions.yahoo.com compusa (the store) __________________ "Only two things are certain: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not certain about the universe." -- Albert Einstein

08-08-2003, 12:50 AM	#31 (permalink)
Flippy Banned Location: Greater Vancouver	I usually buy stuff locally, as there are several local places with comparable prices to online stores. If you're not as lucky as me though, I'd recommend newegg or ebay. The pricewatch sites are pretty good as well

08-08-2003, 06:04 AM	#32 (permalink)
irieemon Crazy Location: Right where I want to be.	1 vote for newegg.com - although after these responses, I need to try googlegear.com

08-08-2003, 08:30 AM	#33 (permalink)
mute76 Psycho Location: Anywhere but here	Seems most people here are picking newegg.com. I'm here just to agree with that They are the best. __________________ What the fuck is "wtf"?

08-08-2003, 12:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
floonine Insane Location: Silicon Valley, Utah	I love googlegear. THE END __________________ Political arguments do not exist, after all, for people to believe in them, rather they serve as a common, agreed-upon excuse. Foolish people who take them in earnest sooner or later discover inconsistencies in them, begin to protest and finish finally and infamously as heretics.