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[Houston Local] Best Place to buy Computer Parts?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocket River, Sep 29, 2017.

  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    I am currently looking for a Laptop Screen - 17 inch Sony Vaio - 40 pin.
    SVE17137CXB - Lcd 17.3 Wuxga Cmi N173hge-l11
    Part Number: A-1886-323-A

    My thing is . . . no when in Houston seems to sell parts
    I know there use to be a Laptop Screen place by Reliant but
    They may have gone out of business

    The Microcenters and Frys - don't seem to have what i need.

    Where is the best place for computer parts in Houston.
    Generally my list starts:
    1. Microcenter
    2. Frys

    Goodwill Electronics is a crap shoot. . . a basic pick-your-part of computers

    Rocket River
     
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    Amazon. I got a great price on my laptop battery
     
    #2 Nigel Thornberry, Sep 29, 2017
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    I figured as much . .. but was wanting to see if there was some place I could just walk in and pick up

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    In addition to the two listed, I also use Directron quit a bit when I'm building out a new machine. It's near the beltway and harwin.
     
    #4 Harrisment, Sep 29, 2017
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    Amazon. My laptop keyboard started acting up one morning. Amazon charged about half as much as everyone else, and they delivered the same day for $6 shipping. I'd rather support the little guy, but sometimes that takes too much work.
     
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    IF I may
    suggest microcenter
    They may have somethings
    on sale that you
    maybe want to
    buy.

    Rocket Cranberry_Juice
     
    #6 Cranberry_Juice, Sep 29, 2017
  7. Rocket River

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    Went by there. . . looks like they are about to close up shop
    nothing was there . . .and they didn't have the LCD

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    They arent closing up shop and they stopped accepting walk in customers, they are focusing more on their online presence. i used to love going here all the time as well but as of 2 years ago i believe they have changed the way their business operates.
     
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    I take that back it looks liek they still accept walk in customers, my bad people.
     
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    Altex
     
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    Microcenter and Frys have the most PC parts in the city.
     
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    Good to know. It's been a couple years since I've been there, and will probably start specing out a new machine early next year.
     
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    They never did have much sitting out. You would either place the order online and pick it up, or order up front. I always found them the best local spot for cases. Good selection and you save the shipping costs. For laptop parts I've always used Amazon.
     
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    I had never heard of them.
    Checking it out

    Rocket River
     
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    Fry's is the largest store.
     
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