[NTLUG:Discuss] Recommendations

[Steve Jackson]

I use 'Texas Micro Computer' on Spring Valley and Greenville, quite often.
Their customer service is EXCELLENT and their prices are extremely
competitive.  They don't carry a lot of stuff in stock, but they can special
order whatever you need (usually at a lower price).  Check em out,
972-699-3100

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From: discuss-admin at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-admin at ntlug.org]On Behalf
Of Travis Bell
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 2:52 PM
To: discuss at ntlug.org
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Recommendations


On Mon, Jun 25, 2001 at 01:44:38PM -0500, ddaupert at csc.com wrote:
<snip>
> I live in Fort Worth, but have a free day this week when I'll be in
Dallas.
>
> What computer establishments would people recommend for acquiring parts?
>
> What are your thoughts on whether to get one of the BYO systems, or go ala
> cart?
>
> Do you have any favorite mfrs for motherboard/case/CD-ROM etc?

Fry's in Dallas off of Northwest Hwy. has really low prices.  Keep in mind
they
also have a reputation for carrying bad parts.  Expect to go back to
exchange
items (whether you do or not isn't for sure, but expect to because it's
common).Microcenter in Richardson off of I-75 (Spring Valley exit) has a
pretty good
selection, but isn't the cheapest.  CompUSA and Best Buy run about the same
price (BBY might be a little lower) and carry a pretty good selection as
well.

Motherboard: I tend to stick with Intel, Tyan, and Asus.

Case: If you plan on getting inside it often like I do, get one with a side
panel that opens.  The main thing to remember for cases is the power supply,
probably.  300+ Watts minimum go in my machines...esp. if you have the
latest
and greatest 3d video cards.

CD-Rom: If it's just a regular CD-Rom (not cdrecorder or DVD), then just
find
the cheapest you can get.  If DVD, I dunno.  If CD-RW, I have heard good
things
about Memorex, Iomega, and Pioneer, and HPs (except the 7200i?, which has
some
sort of problem).


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