- Jan 16, 2005
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I am about to take the plunge and by the components for new build. I have to admit going into one the computer stores in my area (Toronto) has me a little weary. Unfortunately we do not have online retailers like NewEgg to purchase computer components.
Therefore, in order to get components at a decent price you are forced to buy from the small independent computer retail stores. I have already sent my specs off for a quote and the retailer to indicate which items were "retail" and which items were "OEM". All of the components except for the hard drive and optical drives are retail.
I have read several concerns of consumers being "ripped" off at these small stores because they might not be aware of what they are buying. The retail stuff is stright forward so I shouldn't have a problem there. But...........
How do I tell if the OEM stuff is what I wanted? How do I tell if it was a refurbished product? Are there obvious signs?
Therefore, in order to get components at a decent price you are forced to buy from the small independent computer retail stores. I have already sent my specs off for a quote and the retailer to indicate which items were "retail" and which items were "OEM". All of the components except for the hard drive and optical drives are retail.
I have read several concerns of consumers being "ripped" off at these small stores because they might not be aware of what they are buying. The retail stuff is stright forward so I shouldn't have a problem there. But...........
How do I tell if the OEM stuff is what I wanted? How do I tell if it was a refurbished product? Are there obvious signs?