Morning Discussion

Over the last few days my desktop PC has been acting up. After some troubleshooting, it's working a little better but it's still throwing a wrench into the "work machine."

The situation got me thinking that it might be time for an upgrade. My plan is to buy pieces of a new rig and put it together when I've got some free time. Until then I have to find some good PC hardware deals.

Where do you buy your computer hardware?

Xav de Matos was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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    October 7, 2010 5:00 AM

    I buy my computer hardware from Newegg! Never let me down.

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      October 7, 2010 5:01 AM

      Cool story bro

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      October 7, 2010 5:05 AM

      newegg or amazon.

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      October 7, 2010 5:08 AM

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        October 7, 2010 5:18 AM

        that made them more awesome. fast shipping to Cinci from that facility!

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          October 7, 2010 5:19 AM

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            October 7, 2010 6:24 AM

            Yep, I go with other companies instead: Amazon, Tigerdirect (fast from IL), Zipzoomfly, Ewiz (aka Superbiiz)...

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            October 7, 2010 7:13 AM

            At least we don't have a state tax!

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      October 7, 2010 5:38 AM

      I pretty much get all my stuff from the local Microcenter these days. They will price match any competitor, even if they have crazy sales going on, and if they pricematch something they'll take an additional 5% off and give you a 2gb flash drive.

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        October 7, 2010 6:15 AM

        I thought MC only priced matched on certain items such as processors? MC seems really good about certain items (processors), but completely butt rapes you on others such as video cards.

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          October 7, 2010 6:26 AM

          Everything. Even small stuff like spindles of DVD-R's.

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      October 7, 2010 6:26 AM

      It's always a gamble for me on shipping. I'll do the cheapest UPS shipping, and if it ships from Memphis it's here the next day (if I order early enough). Though sometimes, it ends up coming from somewhere in California and I get it 3 days later.

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