Computer Tech, Gaming & Electronics THIS SPACE OPEN FOR ADVERTISEMENT. YOU SHOULD BE ADVERTISING HERE!
Silicon Valley.
Tips & tricks, tech support, home theatre, online gaming, reviews, latest news... |
 | | 
04-13-2011, 04:09 PM
|
#1 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victoria
Posts: 75
Thanked 184 Times in 25 Posts
Failed 39 Times in 11 Posts
| Where do you buy your computer parts?
So I'm probably going to be buying a new gaming tower in the next year, and I'm just curious which sites you guys would recommend when buying parts?
So which site do you use/recommend?
| 
|  | |
04-13-2011, 04:17 PM
|
#2 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Van/Bur
Posts: 5,029
Thanked 1,563 Times in 515 Posts
Failed 60 Times in 33 Posts
|
NCIX or Memory Express if you know what you want.
ME does price match plus 5%.
__________________
Cash Rules Everything Around Me!
Current:
2006 Honda Fourtrax Rancher 400cc ATV (Offroad trails + Winter Snow Plow)
1995 Toyota Tacoma (Toy Hauler)
2003 Honda Civic SIR (Daily Beater)
2018 KTM 390 Duke (Gas Saver)
2017 Subaru WRX Sport-Tech + STI 6MT (Weekend Track)
2022 Yamaha MT09(Faster Gas Saver)
Past:
2014 Honda Grom
1971 MG MGB Tourer
Kayo MR125 Race Bike
2001 Honda Odyssey
2009 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Honda Ruckus
2007 Husqvarna SM610 SuperMoto
2001 Honda S2000
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 04:18 PM
|
#3 | | Old School RS
Join Date: May 2004 Location: Port Moody
Posts: 4,614
Thanked 4,076 Times in 1,244 Posts
Failed 129 Times in 79 Posts
|
I used to use NCIX but I bought my last computer from Memory Express and will not be going back to NCIX - Memory Express beat the price, got all the parts together faster, and were generally MUCH nicer to deal with in person.
Mark
__________________
I'm old now - boring street cars and sweet race cars. | |
| | |
04-13-2011, 04:33 PM
|
#4 | | reads most threads with his pants around his ankles, especially in the Forced Induction forum.
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,645
Thanked 2,191 Times in 1,131 Posts
Failed 929 Times in 340 Posts
|
NCIX since is pretty close to my house. If I live near Richmond I would try Memory Express. They seem to have nicer customer service.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 04:41 PM
|
#5 | | Snapping away
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,920
Thanked 97 Times in 84 Posts
Failed 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
memX if they carry what i need 'cause they'd b cheaper, and much nicer
ncix for greater selection
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 04:49 PM
|
#6 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 14,997
Thanked 6,370 Times in 1,795 Posts
Failed 114 Times in 70 Posts
|
I pricematch between NCIX and ME while on rare occasions I'll use a-power.
I only use anitec as a reference and do not buy from them.
For all PMs, I use shopbot.ca
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 05:18 PM
|
#7 | | Got MOD?
Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 7,918
Thanked 519 Times in 444 Posts
Failed 5 Times in 4 Posts
|
NCIX, ME, Anitec, and once in awhile A-power. Depends which is convenient and has the best price.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 05:45 PM
|
#8 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Surrey
Posts: 198
Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts
Failed 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
NCIX or Memory Express
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 06:19 PM
|
#9 | | I am grateful grapefruit
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,094
Thanked 831 Times in 392 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 11 Posts
|
NCIX does have the best selection. I find MemX's selection quite lacking sometimes - but if what you're looking for is more mainstream, it's ok.
Anitec isn't bad - when their things go on sale, it's usually around the same price as the others. If I'm picking something up - it's easy to check to see what they have in stock and it's quick in and out - rather than having to wait at NCIX. Sometimes, if I'm just picking up a cable or something, it's not worth trying to save a few bucks by driving across town. Anitec also happens to be a few minutes from my place!
__________________
Proud member of GRAPE Great Revscene Action Photographers Enthusiasts | |
| | |
04-13-2011, 06:36 PM
|
#10 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 5,138
Thanked 2,216 Times in 510 Posts
Failed 852 Times in 132 Posts
|
ncix has better sales page/navigation imo.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 06:39 PM
|
#11 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Surrey
Posts: 198
Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts
Failed 2 Times in 2 Posts
|
@gars
In my opinion Anitec is quite expensive. It was close to my house and I needed some parts but it's more expensive then the other stores.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 06:45 PM
|
#12 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Victoria
Posts: 10,615
Thanked 5,072 Times in 1,873 Posts
Failed 185 Times in 100 Posts
|
Since all the wholesalers I used to use are on the mainland and aren't open weekends, I have started to use NCIX.
So far they've been very good, they even shipped a big order to me for free when I couldn't pick it up in person due to a power outage at the kingsway store (Apparently if their computers don't work, they can't let you have your items even if you've pre-paid by CC, and they have them in the store).
The computer stores in Victoria are a rip off, everything is at least 30% more expensive. A copy of Win 7 Pro OEM was $80 more at Mother's Computers here, at that price it was still WAY cheaper to buy from NCIX and ship it over.
__________________
1968 Mustang Coupe
2008.5 Mazdaspeed 3
1997 GMC Sonoma ZR2
2014 F150 5.0L XTR 4x4
A vehicle for all occasions
| 
| | |
04-13-2011, 06:53 PM
|
#13 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victoria
Posts: 75
Thanked 184 Times in 25 Posts
Failed 39 Times in 11 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Great68  Since all the wholesalers I used to use are on the mainland and aren't open weekends, I have started to use NCIX.
So far they've been very good, they even shipped a big order to me for free when I couldn't pick it up in person due to a power outage at the kingsway store (Apparently if their computers don't work, they can't let you have your items even if you've pre-paid by CC, and they have them in the store).
The computer stores in Victoria are a rip off, everything is at least 30% more expensive. A copy of Win 7 Pro OEM was $80 more at Mother's Computers here, at that price it was still WAY cheaper to buy from NCIX and ship it over. | Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I live in the Colwood / Langford area and it's near impossible to find a good deal anywhere in town.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 07:03 PM
|
#14 | | Got MOD?
Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 7,918
Thanked 519 Times in 444 Posts
Failed 5 Times in 4 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by ConCho @gars
In my opinion Anitec is quite expensive. It was close to my house and I needed some parts but it's more expensive then the other stores. | All depends. I've seen stuff that's on par with NCIX.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 08:29 PM
|
#15 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 1,798
Thanked 1,502 Times in 506 Posts
Failed 418 Times in 151 Posts
|
I've been using NCIX for years now and have probably built at least a dozen computers (half of them gaming rigs). I have never had any issues with them this entire time. I've only had three items go down for warranty (MB, HD and a vid card) and all were replaced after a short wait while they test it out.
I'm not sure what people mean by "better customer service" at ME or other stores as I don't know how NCIX could make things any better. Maybe they give free BJ's to those who spend more then $500? 
The only time I've ever seen a salesperson in NCIX seem to get flustered with a customer is when you've got one of those idiots who decides they want to price out 10 different configurations for a machine right there in the store. Seriously? You can't even do a little research before you come to the store? You can't bother to build a system online first? You're coming to NCIX to buy parts to build a machine instead of going to Best Buy, so you must know something about computers. Stop wasting my (and everyone else's) time asking your stupid questions over and over. /rant
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 08:43 PM
|
#16 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,160
Thanked 1,354 Times in 591 Posts
Failed 149 Times in 56 Posts
|
Futureshop  NCIX, they have been super awesome. Parts always available and their website navigation is outstanding. Usually I can find what I need. My next computer build will be buying parts from NCIX again.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 09:28 PM
|
#17 | | I don't get it
Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 448
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts
|
NCIX. I sometimes pricematch using DirectCanada or Memory Express.
Just do web order and pick it up at any of their stores. It beats having to line up and wait for a sales rep to take your order.
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 10:16 PM
|
#18 | | I am grateful grapefruit
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,094
Thanked 831 Times in 392 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 11 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by ConCho @gars
In my opinion Anitec is quite expensive. It was close to my house and I needed some parts but it's more expensive then the other stores. | depends on what you're getting. Sometimes - I just need an adaptor or a cable, - if it's on sale, it's usually the same as NCIX/ME, but otherwise, it's not worth driving across town to save a buck or two. Other things - if it goes on sale at Anitec, it's usually a decent price.
With gas so expensive - Richmond is too far, I'll usually wait till I'm in the area if I know I need a part - but making a trip out there just to save a buck or two isn't worth it.
__________________
Proud member of GRAPE Great Revscene Action Photographers Enthusiasts | |
| | |
04-13-2011, 10:52 PM
|
#19 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BC
Posts: 531
Thanked 228 Times in 98 Posts
Failed 47 Times in 20 Posts
|
NCIX pricematching wooo
| |
| | |
04-13-2011, 11:56 PM
|
#20 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Burnaby
Posts: 2,025
Thanked 1,079 Times in 368 Posts
Failed 95 Times in 35 Posts
|
Ncix has been great, I've been buying from them since 2004
Also very good for troubleshooting. By troubleshooting I am talking about hardware . If you have any problems you can bing your computer in and they'll do a quick investigaition for free. If they can't figure it out right away you can pay them to look at it per hour. So far they have helped me figure things out 3x for free Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
04-13-2011, 11:56 PM
|
#21 | | ninja edits your posts without your knowledge
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 14,997
Thanked 6,370 Times in 1,795 Posts
Failed 114 Times in 70 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Trots Yeah, I'm in the same boat. I live in the Colwood / Langford area and it's near impossible to find a good deal anywhere in town. | No worries. NCIX and ME are open weekends and they are my two main shops.
| |
| | |
04-14-2011, 04:26 AM
|
#22 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MacLeod
Posts: 7,298
Thanked 542 Times in 289 Posts
Failed 1,639 Times in 418 Posts
|
ncix.
search for the parts online so that you can price match them at ncix.
use these websites for price matching: http://www.shopbot.ca/ http://www.canadapost.ca/ http://www.pricecanada.com
or by googling: "(name of item) price canada"
just make sure you print the ad and bring it to ncix for them to price match it if they can.
| |
| | |
04-14-2011, 10:04 AM
|
#23 | | nuggets mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: richmond
Posts: 7,065
Thanked 3,835 Times in 987 Posts
Failed 178 Times in 60 Posts
|
I always use Memory Express now due to the price beat. I'll PM at NCIX and www.pricecanada.com
__________________
I searched for truth, and all I found was You
| |
| | |
04-14-2011, 11:12 AM
|
#24 | | Ready to be Man handled by RS!
Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Victoria
Posts: 75
Thanked 184 Times in 25 Posts
Failed 39 Times in 11 Posts
|
For the price matching, is it exclusively for in-store customers, or can you get the same deal online? I just wonder this because there's no NCIX or ME in Victoria
| |
| | |
04-14-2011, 11:46 AM
|
#25 | | I am grateful grapefruit
Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,094
Thanked 831 Times in 392 Posts
Failed 83 Times in 11 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Trots For the price matching, is it exclusively for in-store customers, or can you get the same deal online? I just wonder this because there's no NCIX or ME in Victoria | the great thing about ME is that they have a 5% price beat - which means if you find something for $1000 that's cheaper at another store, you'll save another $50. but that's only available in store.
NCIX and ME both have a price match (no price beat) online to ship out. I've seen ME have deals all the time for free shipping.
__________________
Proud member of GRAPE Great Revscene Action Photographers Enthusiasts | |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:02 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
