I’ve been looking at best buy. Are there any other sites to look on?

Budget: targeting $900, can go up to $1000 Specs:

  • 3060 or 4060 and up
  • decent build and ergonomics
  • good battery
  • 16 GB RAM
  • 6 core / 12 thread CPU
  • good screen
  • GlennicusM@beehaw.org
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    8 months ago

    I was honestly not aware, though I do know there was a whole thing around price gouging for GPUs back in I think 2020?

    What do you suggest as an alternative? (Not trying to prove a point, I’m genuinely curious)

    • JCPhoenix@beehaw.org
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      8 months ago

      Honestly, Amazon is perfectly fine. Or if you’re lucky enough to have Micro Center near you, that. PCPartPicker checks multiple stores, so that’s not a bad place to start, at least for current and historical pricing information.

      I’ve never used it, but I know people who’ve used Facebook Marketplace for used computers/components. I’ve used eBay before plenty (even sold parts there).

      Edit: You can also go direct to some manufacturers. EVGA often sells brand new and sometimes “B-Spec” components, often at a good price. I purchased a brand new PSU from them directly and got a great deal on it.