Smart Time to Buy New Computer

[Wheatmaster]

With the disaster in Japan affecting the supply of high end computer chips, etc. do you guys think it would be a smart move to purchase computer parts to build a custom PC?

Guess, the real question would be, do you think prices of computers, laptops, PC parts, etc will go up as a result of the Japan disaster? I was going to hold off until fall to build a new rig for Battlefield 3 but am pondering if I should pull the trigger now...

 

[edro]

no

But if you need a reason to justify getting a new computer, it is as good as any.

 

[HomerJS]

With the disaster in Japan affecting the supply of high end computer chips, etc. do you guys think it would be a smart move to purchase computer parts to build a custom PC?

Guess, the real question would be, do you think prices of computers, laptops, PC parts, etc will go up as a result of the Japan disaster? I was going to hold off until fall to build a new rig for Battlefield 3 but am pondering if I should pull the trigger now...

Found lots of articles like this. You may want to read more of them before deciding...

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9214875/Japan_disaster_rocks_computer_chip_supplies

 

[Kelvrick]

Hmm... Does this justify me ordering 6 2tb samsung f4s?

 

[AstroManLuca]

if you need a computer, buy one. If not, don't.

 

[techs]

From what I have read, no.
The disaster in Japan has interrupted some supplies, more than the reduced demand from Japan makes up for.

Add to that, if you're looking Intel, the Sandy Bridges are just coming out.

You might find that come the summer the Sandies are out in force, and the usual summer doldrums might cause manufacturers to reduce prices.

EDIT:
On the other hand, you might find a bargain in a Core i-series Clarkdale or Lynnfield as they are being cleared out.

 

[Capt Caveman]

I know DRAM and NAND Flash prices have been going up.

 

[darkxshade]

Wonder if it's going to interrupt supply of DSLR lenses

 

[Barfo]

Smart time to buy computer? when you need it.

 

[techs]

Smart time to buy computer? when you need it.

Before you need it. In fact, when your old computer still has some value, so you can sell it to defray the cost of your new one.

 

[Barfo]

Before you need it. In fact, when your old computer still has some value, so you can sell it to defray the cost of your new one.

I guess it works differently for everyone. I give my old hardware to relatives so I'm not looking to get any money from it when I plan for upgrades.

 

[techs]

Before you need it. In fact, when your old computer still has some value, so you can sell it to defray the cost of your new one.

I guess it works differently for everyone. I give my old hardware to relatives so I'm not looking to get any money from it when I plan for upgrades.

Well, then you can ignore that part of my post😀

btw interesting a whole bunch of things were out of stock on Newegg for a couple of three days. They didn't show as out of stock, but when you added them to your cart it told you it was out of stock.

I had a few things marked to notifiy me when they were in, and just yesterday a whole bunch of emails came. I would guess the supply chain did get interrupted and Newegg was overwhelmed with parts not in stock they couldn't keep up the website.