Any Building Computer Tips ?

Deep_888

Im gonna attempt my first computer build in the next few weeks, has anyone got any tips on where to buy the cheapest components ?

Such as motherboard, processor, hard drive ect

electron_3

Memory http://www.crucial.com/uk/

Maybe https://www.misco.co.uk also

https://www.pcmech.com Under most popular, Build your own PC.

Brodel

I've always found https://www.komplett.co.uk to have good prices and very helpfull staff. https://www.overclockers.co.uk have fairly good prices, but high shipping costs and bad service after sales. there are tons... do you know what parts you are actually after?

Rex_Mundi

I've used http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ many many times with no problems at all. I find it a bonus that they do Saturday deliveries as well.

yelac21271

I build 2/3 units a month and always use either

scan.co.uk or aria.co.uk

very good on price and returns if anything goes wrong.

p.s give me a shout if you need any help or advice I will be more than willing to help

naturals

http://www.ebuyer.co.uk is a very good site. Their customer service is a bit hit and miss but their prices are very competitive.

One tip for when you're building the pc - have a spare on standby so that you can access the internet. It's amazing how many times you need to check how to do something, download a new bit of firmware, etc.

Joe_Bloggs

Watch out for unused motherboard standoff supports. These little threaded pillars are used to secure the motherboard into the case. I found three that would have shorted out a new motherboard in an old case. If you get a new case you often get the choice where to position them.
Get an anti-static wrist strap.
J_B.

esuhl

I've used novatech.co.uk and scan.co.uk - both are cheap and provide good service.

John_LG

Another vote for https://www.aria.co.uk, although I've recently heard grumbles about returns, however I've never had a problem in 6 years. I also like the fact that you can enquire about each individual product on their mini forums, and customers reply (almost as helpful as moneysavers!), it's vital for those quick compatibility questions. They (like most sites) have a PC builder area, which might be a nice place to start, to help you make sure you have considered all necessary components (but then go and buy them separately to save money). Aria super specials are hard to beat, they have the best prices I've seen on amd ath64 chips. Delivery is always very quick and reliable.
https://www.savastore.co.uk are another I've frequently used - can't fault them.
Good luck with your first build - it's nerve-racking, but oh so satisfying, you'll then be persuading all your family that they need a new one too. I, like many others, will be happy to help with any further questions.

wonderfullife_2

Hi
Used these myself, excellent, competitive prices and good technical staff, based in Bradford.

http://www.cclonline.com/index.asp?

Hope this helps

Deep_888

John_LG wrote:

Another vote for https://www.aria.co.uk, although I've recently heard grumbles about returns, however I've never had a problem in 6 years. I also like the fact that you can enquire about each individual product on their mini forums, and customers reply (almost as helpful as moneysavers!), it's vital for those quick compatibility questions. They (like most sites) have a PC builder area, which might be a nice place to start, to help you make sure you have considered all necessary components (but then go and buy them separately to save money). Aria super specials are hard to beat, they have the best prices I've seen on amd ath64 chips. Delivery is always very quick and reliable.
https://www.savastore.co.uk are another I've frequently used - can't fault them.
Good luck with your first build - it's nerve-racking, but oh so satisfying, you'll then be persuading all your family that they need a new one too. I, like many others, will be happy to help with any further questions.

Thanks that really helped :beer: