[Tfug] Question about parts

[Jeffry Johnston]

I've shopped at Geeks.com.  They have good deals, but read the specs VERY
closely.  Sometimes pages will be misleading or oversimplified, only to have
the truth in the fine print details.   Fortunately for me they were nice and
let me return the motherboard since it wasn't compatible with the CPU I'd
purchased.  The shipping rates should be listed prior to purchase.  IMO, if
NewEgg has the same thing, buy it there... at least what they put on their
site makes it easy to understand what you are getting.

Jeff


On Dec 12, 2007 6:55 PM, Predrag Punosevac <punosevac72 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear All,
> I have a few questions about computer parts.
>
> 1. Where do you get really cheap CPUs and mother boards? I mean not the
> newest one but really low end new hardware.
> I noticed some terrific deals on Geeks.com but I am afraid to order as I
> am not familiar with their shipping policies.
> How do they charge for shipping? I have a great experience with new egg
> but I am trying to buy CPU and motherboard for about $40 and
> that is just not possible on newegg. Geeks does have older motherboard for
> $20 and some older mostly AMD processors for $20.
>
> I also noticed that Geeks is selling 512Mb RAM DDR2 667 for $10. That is
> spectacular deal unless they charge me $10 for shipping.
>
> 2. What would be the good place in Tucson to get a cheap used exterior
> serial 56k modem?
>
> 3. Where do I find in Tucson old Alpha DEC workstations and old SUN
> hardware?
>
> Best,
> Predrag
>
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