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Do you prefer to go through sites like Amazon and NewEgg or go straight through the manufacturer when possible?

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1 minute ago, ffemterb said:

Do you prefer to go through sites like Amazon and NewEgg or go straight through the manufacturer when possible?

The internet. Otherwise I´d be buying parts from bestbuy and staples.

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Just now, ffemterb said:

Do you prefer to go through sites like Amazon and NewEgg or go straight through the manufacturer when possible?

I go with the cheapest lace, but I sometimes buy several things at once and will use newegg or amazon(just go for the free trial of prime with new accounts and get free shipping ;) )  

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Usually internet. But if it's locally for around the same price or close to it, I'll buy it. Shipping is always at least a week for me.

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I have been using Ebay recently. You can get some good deal on used parts. I got the 8 core 16 thread Intel Xeon E5-2670 for 65us.

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Local that way I dont have to bother with shipping if I want to return

however only 1 week return period and horrible service and selection

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E B A Y

 

I used ebay before linus and all his silliness :P

 

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I usually start with Amazon or NewEgg to read the reviews and compare products available. Then I look at the Manufacturer's site to make sure the specs are on point or if there are any deals with the manufacturers. Then, I search around for the cheapest price. So, pretty much what everyone's said above me...

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whoever i can screw over and get it the cheapest. xD

Don't fail me now as i've failed you then.

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I like newegg but sometimes Amazon ships cheaper. I bought an NZXT H440, i5 4690k, and EVGA 950 SSC on Amazon for $500 USD. It would have cost $580 on newegg.

 

You just gotta check around and look at shipping charges as well.

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Depends on how fast I need the part and the current prices. Usually I go to local places like Microcenter, BestBuy, and Staples, but if I shop online I go to Newegg, NCIX, or my last resort Amazon.

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Not gonna lie... I thought you were asking where we bought our pants :| I buy from Amazon though (pants and parts ;)). it's just the easiest for me and you can usually get pretty good prices on everything. I think I saved upwards of $50 on my build by going with Amazon over Newegg.

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I find the cheapest prices with Shopbot and then I price match it at NCIX so I can have a local place I can make returns to.

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When I do get to buying the parts for my first PC, I'll try to shop at nearby stores, I hope that I might be able to get some of my parts from Micro Center, some parts from B&H Photo/Video (because they're sales tax free if you don't live in NY and they have free shipping), and some from online stores (like Amazon, Newegg, NZXT, etc.).

 

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