Where do *you* buy your PCs?

[DaemonJ]

I was wondering where you buy your PCs or if you build them yourself who do you use as your main supplier and possibly builder?

For example, I know that Directron.com will allow you to select individual parts and then will assemble them for you. I am sure that other sites will do the same.

If possible, please state whether you build the PC yourself or use someone's service (such as described above).

 

[grohl]

Built my last several. Don't be afraid - go for it. There's lots of help out there (like here).

Newegg, Monarch, ZipZoomFly have all been great for me.

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I build my own and I build some for friends. Most of my stuff comes from NewEgg, ZipZoomFly, or Monarch.

If someone I know needs a basic PC, I tell them to get a Dell.

 

[GamerExpress]

I use ZipZoom and Monarch, NewEgg charges me tax in Jersey.

 

[Sqube]

I built my last one myself, and I never plan on doing anything other than that again. If you're just going the e-mail and word processing route, get a Dell. If you're getting into gaming, build your own.

The last rig I built, I bought my parts exclusively from ZipZoomFly; it worked very well for me.

 

[stevty2889]

I buy the parts online, usualy from zipzoomfly and newegg, and build them myself. I will never buy a pre-built PC, other than a laptop, cause there isn't much choice there.

 

[Zepper]

I build mine from parts gathered from numerous sources. Some of my favorite sources are: jab-tech.com , svc.com , newegg.com , zipzoomfly.com , bgmicro.com , dealsonic.com , provantage.com , eBay and the For Sale/Trade section here and on a couple of other techie sites.
. We've got a new classified site in central NY called postaroo.com - maybe you have it in your town or a city nearby - just go to postaroo.com and click on the city nearest to you. I've already started posting there, but locally the site just opened Oct. 1 and the posts wont be available for viewing until tomorrow.

.bh.

 

[Geomagick]

I only ever bought my first PC. From there it was a case of adaptation and sometimes building from scratch. I live in the UK and these are the companies I order most of my stuff from.
Overclockers.co.uk Overclock.co.uk Komplett.co.uk Dell - for my monitor scan.co.uk

I think that just about covers it. Other than Dell I have always experienced superb customer service from all these companies. Only snag is the monitor is great.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

frozencpu, monarch, zipzoomfly, outpost, newegg, directron, jab-tech, svc, crazypc, ebay, xoxide, and chiefvalue.

 

[Ausm]

I build about 90% of my machines except for a Dell I bought a while back for an awesome price and I quickly resold it and made a huge profit

Ausm

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I tend to go with newegg for parts unless I can find it for 5% or more cheaper at another trusted site.

 

[biostud]

midtdata.dk

 

[haelduksf]

Built them myself, 100%, since I was 12

Get most of my components from small Brick & Mortar shops around here. Mom and pop shops + intense competition = much better prices than online, and none of this shipping garbage.

 

[Waylay00]

Just built my first and it is running as fine as could be.

And I'm 13, so don't be afraid. Check out my thread -

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=27&threadid=1689217

 

[grimdeath]

just upgraded my computer(practically a all new parts lol) 2 days ago, it was originally built by me and my friend

 

[n0cmonkey]

Apple.com, ebay, import them from Japan, or build them myself.

 

[IeraseU]

Any computer that is for me personally, I build myself with the exception of laptops. For other people I have in the past recomended HP, Dell and Emachines (typically whichever is least costly).

 

[knothead34]

i ordered parts for mine and frys built my pc. i got parts from newegg and monarch and directron.

 

[Fern]

Originally posted by: DaemonJ
I was wondering where you buy your PCs or if you build them yourself who do you use as your main supplier and possibly builder?

For example, I know that Directron.com will allow you to select individual parts and then will assemble them for you. I am sure that other sites will do the same.

If possible, please state whether you build the PC yourself or use someone's service (such as described above).

Some years ago when I started out, I had a company like you mention build one to my specs. After upgrading the gfx card, the mobo & CPU I just started building 'em myself.

 

[Bonesdad]

Build my own from parts purchased from several places...usually Zipzoomfly.com, Newegg.com, directron.com, monarch.com and svc.com.

just do lots of research, read a lot on this and other PC forums and ask lots of questions too. You'll do fine building.

 

[Firsttime]

fs/ft, oh yeah thats where just about everything came from

 

[Stretchman]

Originally posted by: grohl
Built my last several. Don't be afraid - go for it. There's lots of help out there (like here).

Newegg, Monarch, ZipZoomFly have all been great for me.

Yes, after buidling my first three, I won't be going back to retail. Not out of spite, of course. They still make great ones - Dell, HP, Compaq, they're all fine. But I think that my builds are actually better performers, quieter, less costly and more eye appealing.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Been DYI since the mid 90's, never goin' back :beer:

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Firsttime
fs/ft, oh yeah thats where just about everything came from

Smart&Thirfty :thumbsup: