Anyone buy from CDW?

[thecoffeeguy]

Currently building a couple of rigs (mostly gaming/multimedia) for our company. We purchase most if not all of our computer items from CDW.

I've been able to find the CPU I like (AMD Athlon 64 3400+ / 2.4ghz) the only other parts I need to find are a motherboard and a Case.

Has anyone bought items like those on from CDW? Anyone tell me if the following cases will work?

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=746748

http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=740614


Link to many cases (click on them)

http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/Results....filteredsortorder=pricedesc&pageno=225

There are quite a few on there, but im looking for something that is cool looking, good Power supply and room for multiple hard drives.

With that, if anyone can find a good mobo on this site that will work with the CPU on CDW?

I trust the experts on this board, far more than I do the "sales men" from that place.

 

[MustISO]

I'd recommend buying from Newegg so you have a better selection and much better prices.

For work, I sometimes use CDW but more often I'll use Newegg and Buy.com.

 

[shoRunner]

those are way over priced. found this after a simple search at newegg:
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133140

 

[Green Man]

I know what it's like when your company specifies what vendor you have to use.

Those thermaltake cases will work fine. I really like the tsunami dream.

Here's a good Motherboard that will work with a socket 754 CPU MicroStar K8N Neo Platinum

 

[thecoffeeguy]

Originally posted by: MustISO
I'd recommend buying from Newegg so you have a better selection and much better prices.

For work, I sometimes use CDW but more often I'll use Newegg and Buy.com.

Since this is for work, I might be able to swing buying stuff from CDW, but if not, im stuck with CDW.

Hmm....maybe I could find CPU and motherboard AND price at newegg?

 

[thecoffeeguy]

In fact, I like this CPU:

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103484

Recommended MOBO?

 

[Demo24]

If you have to order through special ways then Newegg probably wont work. I know my school system cant.

I would suggest a dfi board over the Msi though. Probably same price anyway

 

[MustISO]

Two Mobos:

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130457
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813180061

 

[thecoffeeguy]

sweet...thanks fellas.

This case work pretty good?

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133140

 

[n0cmonkey]

CDW is overpriced and has been known to sell refurbs as new. I won't buy from them.

 

[thecoffeeguy]

what kinda case do you guys recommend? Looking at few of them (thermaltakes) and they seem pretty good..i'd like to get one that has a digital display and lets you control fan speed. Lots of room and good cooling are a plus.

its the geek in me!

Any thoughts? Here are a few im looking at

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16811133118

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16811133140

http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811133128

Just a few im looking at.

 

[Hottie]

n0cmonkey wrote "CDW is overpriced and has been known to sell refurbs as new. I won't buy from them. "

I don't know where your "known" come from, but they don't sell refurbs as new. They have a hugh open box section for open box product at the warehouse pickup section.

Back on topic.
for work go CDW
for personal go newegg

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Hottie
n0cmonkey wrote "CDW is overpriced and has been known to sell refurbs as new. I won't buy from them. "

I don't know where your "known" come from, but they don't sell refurbs as new. They have a hugh open box section for open box product at the warehouse pickup section.

Back on topic.
for work go CDW
for personal go newegg

They may have changed recently, I don't know. I don't buy from them any more.

EDIT: And refurb might have been the wrong word. The boxes were open, the products used. They were shipped instead of unopened, brand new items.

 

[thecoffeeguy]

Thanks for everyones input guys. Looks like i can get approval for purchasing of items at newegg, which is great as I have more options.

Just wanted to follow up on the cases. Anyone like/recommend the cases I listed previously?

Also, what about a heatsink for the CPU and additional fans? What about some of the cables Thermaltake makes?

Much appreciated.

 

[thecoffeeguy]

Ahh crud....mine as well ask for memory suggestions as well....been a long time since i've bought RAM

 

[camara120]

I've never had any problems with CDW.

One time I bought a digicam from them and they were overpriced. I emailed them asking if they would pricematch antoher site and emailed them the URL. They matched it so I got a great price from what I considered a much more reputable company.

Thats just my experience though.

 

[thecoffeeguy]

 

[thecoffeeguy]

what do guys think of this stuff:

case:
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16811133105

CPU:
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16819103484

MoBomaybe a better one?)
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=0-N82E16813180061

Lastly, what memory do you guys suggest? Im thinking at least a 1gig stick.