[aklug] Re: Looking to build a new PC..

I wouldn't mind purchasing parts locally I just don't know where to go any more. Does anybody know of any good local shops?

> Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:45:12 -0900
> Subject: [aklug] Re: Looking to build a new PC..
> From: timgibney76@gmail.com
> To: prellchild@hotmail.com; aklug@aklug.org
>
> I prefer to purchase my computer supplies from businesses here in my
> local area. You can get the new system as soon as you get home and its
> very easy to return a defective item and do not have to wait a week
> and call people in India for support.
>
> I also ask the managers which hardware has the lowest RMA's (returns)
> to ensure good quality.
>
> I was a big fan of PC Club before the recession closed them down. I am
> sure there are probably shops here with a great product selection with
> great custom gear.
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM, Lee Brumbaugh <prellchild@hotmail.com> wro=
> te:
> > Well I'll try to answer all the questions/comments in this one email. =A0=
> Thanks for all the quick replies! =A0I'm thinking of doing a decent gaming =
> machine that isn't necessarily the bleeding edge top of the line, but I'm s=
> till figuring out the prices difference between a DDR2 and a DDR3 machine. =
> =A03 is the future, but could potentially save around $300 in various piece=
> s going DDR2. =A0Newegg wanted $40 to ship a processor, video card, and PSU=
> to here. =A0While that's not too bad I guess, it just irks me when they po=
> st "free shipping" all over the site and then a little disclaimer that says=
> not to Alaska or Hawaii. =A0If only they'd ship USPS, I'm good with the sl=
> ow boat :) =A0I'll have to check out the Cyberpower website. =A0I've also l=
> ooked at IBuyPower.com which is a customizable PC ethusiast site.. I did fi=
> nd this Cooler Master case which is suppose to be really good http://cmstor=
> e.coolermaster-usa.com/product_info.php?products_id=3D433 and it appears th=
> ey might actually ship it to here f
> > =A0or free. =A0 A friend and I were talking about shipping companies to h=
> ere like that ShipToAlaska. =A0Looks pretty good, as I could get Newegg to =
> ship there for free, and then have them deliver it to here at a reasonable =
> price. =A0Very cool. =A0Does anyone ever buy parts up here anymore? =A0I kn=
> ow before Compusa closed they had a little section for cool cases and what =
> not, but I don't know if there's any place doing that anymore here.
> >
> > Lee
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:14:05 -0700
> > Subject: Re: [aklug] Looking to build a new PC..
> > From: wattwood@gmail.com
> > To: prellchild@hotmail.com
> >
> > Lee--
> > =A0 What's your budget for a new PC, and, what's the primary focus on per=
> formance (gaming, desktop, linux)?
> > -Will
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Lee Brumbaugh <prellchild@hotmail.com> w=
> rote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> >
> >
> > My current box is getting to be 4-6 years old and cannot really be upgrad=
> ed anymore as it uses DDR1 memory and has a AGP video slot, so I've started=
> looking at putting together new hardware. =A0I've been reading various dea=
> l website forums to try to find decent prices but they seem to mostly be to=
> places like Newegg.com that doesn't have free shipping to up here. =A0That=
> being said, has anyone else done any comparative parts shopping lately and=
> had any decent shipping prices? =A0I'd go to Amazon more, but they're pric=
> es are a little bit higher which makes it a wash from what I can tell. =A0A=
> lso it's been a long time since I've done any digging into video cards and =
> processors. =A0Quite a wide range these days it seems.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Lee
> >
> >
> >
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