Hardware for computers includes the computer itself, the monitor, keyboard, printer, mouse and speakers. There is also hardware inside the computer including the motherboard that holds the main processing chips that make up the central processing unit (CPU). The hardware processes the commands it receives from the software, and performs tasks or calculations.

There are basically four places to buy hardware for your computer. These are auctions, the Internet, local retailers and mail orders. The following is a condensed review of each of the above.

Auctions are the most popular sites for purchasing hardware for your computer. Low cost is the main factor that drives people to auctions. However, there are some things that you should be aware of. Unfortunately, on-line auctions are riddled with scams. As a matter of fact, it is the number one place for thefts and scams. You need to make sure that you know as much as you can about the seller so that you will not be buying stolen or copied, illegal goods. Online auction sites like e-bay or Yahoo are pretty reliable sites to go to if you are looking for safe auctions.

The Internet is a popular place to check out computer hardware sales, but you must be sure that when you buy hardware (or any purchase) over the Internet, the site offers some kind of security to prevent information about you from being stolen.

Your local computer store is one of the safest places you can go to buy hardware for your computer. Just make sure the store has knowledgeable salespeople. These days, good help is hard to find, and a sales representative may not have answers to your questions or give you false information. You must also inquire about “return policies” in case you buy defective parts.

Finally, mail ordering computer parts is somewhat safe if you follow a few common sense steps. Make sure that the mail order company has a valid phone number where you can speak with someone if you need to. Know the company’s return policy and verify the warranty on the products you are purchasing.

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• ABPC Ltd - Specializes in bespoke multi-user systems, desktops, servers, upgrades, repairs, hardware, and software.
• ABS Computer Technologies Inc. - Offers desktop computers, hardware, software, mp3 players, networking, and computer accessories.
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• Advanced 2000 - Offers computer systems, hardware, software, monitors, UPS backups, networking products, and accessories.
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• Advanced Technology Products - Technology store offering wireless communications, cellular, computer technology, and wireless entertainment.
• Advent 8 - Australian based reseller of computers, computer accessories, and software.
• Affordable Computers Online Store - Specializes in reselling name brand computer systems, hardware, software, laptops, and accessories.
• Aftermarket Technologies - Specializes in used, refurbished, remanufactured computers, monitors, hard drives, printers and memory.
• Aiya Micro - Custom made computer systems plus hardware, drives, cables, printers and monitors.
• Alan Computech International - Wholesaler, distributor and reseller of surplus computer products and components.
• Albert White Technologies - Reseller of servers, computer hardware, printers, networking products, and software.
• All Things Computer, Inc. - Specializes in custom designs and builds for both laptop and desktop systems, sales in hardware and software, computer maintenance, and network design.
• All-City Computers - Offers custom build PCs, laptops, hardware, software, monitors, and networking products.
• Allteq - Offering name brand computer systems, monitors, hardware, software, consumables, projectors, scanners, and accessories.
• Alta Technologies - Offers new, used and refurbished IBM RS/6000, Hewlett Packard, Sun Microsystems and Cisco Systems equipment.
• AM Computers - Specializes in sales of custom built desktops and laptops in the Uintah Basin.
• AMAX Reseller - Offers custom made computer systems, hardware, drives, cables, printers, and monitors.
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• American Computer Consultants - Source for computer hardware and software, workstations, laptops, ink cartridges, printers, scanners, and networking products.
• Ames Sciences - Specializing in the sale, purchase, lease and rental of Sun Microsystems computer equipment.
• Andriel Systems - Offers custom desktop and notebook systems, printers, monitors, and peripherals.
• Ann Arbor Computer Systems - Specialize in home and small business computer systems, sales, service and networking located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Anything PC - Offers a variety of new, used and refurbished computers, monitors, laptops, components, and services.
• Arsenal PC - Specializes in resale of personal computers, computer-related products, and services.
• Arundel Computers, Inc. - Offers custom computer systems, laptops, hardware and accessories.
• A-sashi Technology Sdn. Bhd. - Offers computer sales, trade-ins, upgrade and repair services in Malaysia.
• AscendTech - Specializes in resale of workstations, notebooks, cables, digital cameras, scanners, hardware, and accessories.
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• Ash Distribution Ltd - Trade suppliers of computer components and accessories.
• A.T. Distribution - Source for desktop computers, laptops, networking and IT services, wireless products, and accessories.
• Atacom.com - Specializes in custom computers, computer components, cases, hardware, software, and accessories.
• Atlanta Network Technologies - Specializes in new and refurbished rackmount servers, computer hardware and software, monitors, and custom computer systems.
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• Atman Computers - Offers PC systems, hardware, monitors, and repairs in Millbrae, CA.
• AVADirect - Offers custom computer systems, laptops, servers, hardware, and accessories.
• Axion Technologies - Offers complete computer systems, hardware, printers, scanners, software, and accessories.
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• Cables4computer.com - Sells computer cables, peripherals and accessories. Milpitas, California, United States.
• CAD - Intel provider offering custom computer systems, e-commerce and networking.
• CaDan - Computers and computer-related equipment for custom and B2B configurations.
• Cambridge Computer Supplies - Computer systems and peripherals, and European distributor of Thermaltake products.
• Capitol Computers - Retailer for computer systems, parts and service.
• Capitol Computers - Augusta, Maine based retailer of computer products, accessories and services.
• Case Outlet - Wholesale PC cases
• C.A.T.E. - Buys, sells, repairs, and upgrades various computer systems, POS point of sale printers and displays.
• CD Dimensions, Inc. - Supplier of CD-ROM drives, towers, jukeboxes, duplicators and changers, CD-R/RW drives, media and document scanners.
• CDW - Large retailer of computers, components, software, and electronics.
• Celltec Computers Limited - Specialist retailer for computer hardware and software, electronics, and IT services.
• Center Computer Equipment - New Zealand based retailer of computer systems.
• ChanX.com - Wholesale and retail reseller of computer hardware located in Tempe, Arizona.
• Chapline Computers - Computer sales, service and repair in Philadelphia.
• Cherokee Techniques - Repair as well as build computer systems and printers.
• Chumbo Microgistix Operations, Inc. - Software and hardware specialists.
• Cirrus Microsystems - Computer systems and upgrades, plus lessons and tuturing available.
• Clayton Computers - Presents hard drives, motherboards, CD-ROMS, keyboards, mice, processors and cases.
• Claywell's Computer Repair - Custom built computers and upgrades.
• CLCTech.com - Providing computer and network solutions to the Dupage County Area of Northern Illinois.
• Clean Machine - Sales, service, and integration of computers, peripherals, networks, and printing solutions.
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• CompSource Inc. - Retailer of software and hardware, including custom computers, monitors, memory upgrades and accessories.
• Comptown - Sells computers, monitors, and accessories.
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• Compu-America - Catalog reseller of a wide variety of Apple and Windows based desktop and laptop computers, peripherals, and upgrade hardware. Includes products, support, and contacts.
• Compurex Systems Corporation - Offers new and pre-owned server, networking, storage and telecommunications systems. Based in the United States. Offers online quoting.
• CompUSA - Retailer of desktops, laptops and peripherals.
• Comput Systems & Software - On line computer retail store for desktops,laptops and peripherals.
• ComputeAmerica.com - Retailer for computers, server, networking products, peripherals, software and accessories.
• Computek Systems - Service, repair, selling parts and accessories for Zenith Data Systems laptops and notebooks.
• ComputePC - Latest in high speed computer systems for home, Internet, office and gaming.
• Computer Care US Corp. - Computer store in New Jersey selling accessories, customized desktops and laptops and upgrades.
• Computer Depot - Hardware specialist featuring AOpen motherboards, custom build desktop and notebook systems.
• Computer Direct Inc. - On-line computer retailer.
• Computer Driven - Suppliers of computers, services and peripheral computer products.
• Computer Exchange - Offer custom built computers.
• Computer House - Specialize in computer sales, service, technical support and office networking, as well as online sales of notebook computers, batteries, adapters and memory upgrades.
• Computer JunkYard - Tampa based retailer for hardware and peripherals.
• Computer Mall USA - Online retailer of systems, laptops, hardware and peripherals.
• Computer Mart - On-line retailer for PCs, hardware and peripherals.
• Computer Matters - Custom computer systems, hardware supplies, networking solutions, and online ordering. Located in Morehead City, NC.
• Computer Modes - Retailer of custom built hardware, software and networking.
• Computer Network Corporation - Offers personal computers, graphics stations, servers, networking, and storage solutions.
• Computer Online - Computer sales for systems, components and peripherals.
• Computer Pals - Retailer of computer and computer related equipment.
• Computer Parts USA - Source for new computer hardware.
• Computer Revolution - Offers computer systems, printers, and peripherals for stand-alone and network environments.
• Computer Services of Aiken - South Carolina based retailer of computer systems, peripherals and service.
• Computer Show - Computer systems and peripherals at discount prices.
• Computer Showcase - Washington DC area retailer offering a broad array of computer products for sale.
• Computer Showcase - Sells computer systems and equipment.
• Computer Source Inc. - Retailer for HP, Novell, IBM and NEC computers and peripherals.
• Computer Specailties Inc. - Server racks, printer stands, relay racks, wire shelving, workcenters, uninterruptable power supplies, and KVM switches.
• The Computer Station of Orlando - Provide computer hardware, business solutions, peripherals, service and custom built systems.
• Computer Systems For Tomorrow - Computer systems, printers, products and peripherals available on-line.
• Computer Systems UK - Supplies hardware and software.
• Computer Techniques, Inc. - Specializes in custom built computer systems.
• Computer Trends - Canadian company selling surplus, excess new, factory refurbished, used computers.
• The Computer Underground - Computer retailer specializing in Linux systems.
• Computer Value - Retailer for hardware and peripherals.
• Computer Werks - Specializes in only high performance computers, upgrades, and custom builds.
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• Computronics Technology, Inc. - Computer and peripheral sales, also has used hardware.
• Compuview Microsystems, Inc. - Offers commercial and personal computer systems and components.
• CompuVisor.com - Computer hardware and equipment.
• CompWiz - Offers an extended collection of computer equipment including desktops, laptops, network servers and peripheral hardware.
• Comtech Group - A Premier IBM Business Partner that builds, installs, upgrades and supports high end network computer systems for corporations nationwide.
• Conde Systems - Digital printing and inkjets for desktop printers.
• Connected Inc. - Mississippi based computer retailer of complete systems, components and peripherals.
• Consumerdepot.com - Discount PCs surplus overstock closeouts.
• Continental Computers Ltd. - Suppliers of computer hardware including servers, flatscreen monitors and systems.
• Continental Resources - XPRO line of commercial and industrial desktop, tower, and rackmount PCs have a wide variety of build-to-order options with complete custom engineering services in quantities as low as fifty systems.
• Contronex, Inc. - Specializes in computer components such as networking, mass storage, peripheral products.
• CosmoTek.com - Hardware software and accessories.
• Costcentral.com - Provider of computer software and hardware, including peripherals, supplies, and services. Online shopping is available.
• Counter-Act Systems Ltd - Computer system sales. Notebooks, repairs and components.
• Coventry Computer Centre Ltd. - UK based seller of home and office computers, components and accessories.
• CoverPro - Manufacturer of anti-theft lockdown devices for computers.
• CPU Inc. - Computer hardware and software.
• CPUtopia Computers - Offers motherboards and computer accessories.
• Crave Systems - Builds high end computers in Canada.
• Crazy PC Computers - Retailer for computer components including video cards, processors, heatsinks, fans, coolers and motherboards.
• CrazyBuy - Retailer for name brand computers, monitors, memory, and peripherals.
• Creative Business Solutions - Computers, hard drives, laptops, floppy drives, memory and motherboards.
• Creative Computer Systems - Specializing in high quality, custom built computer systems, and computer components.
• Creativevideo .co .uk - Computer hardware and video production equipment.
• Crown Computer Exchange - Buys and sells used computer equipment, including Dell, Sun, Gateway, IBM and Compaq.
• CSC-Computers - Hardware, software, networking and consulting. Microsoft Certified Professional. Web page design.
• CSK Corporation - Provides computer services, consisting of programming and software development, facilities management, and data entry services; And retails and leases computers and related accessories. (Nasdaq: CSKKY).
• CUE Technologies, Inc. - Nationwide sales. Most major brands of hardware, systems, software, and accessories.
• Custom Computers - Buffalo, New York based retailer of custom built computers, hardeware and peripherals.
• Custom Computers Inc. - Hardware and software retailer located in Seattle, Washington.
• Custom Computers Online - Custom build computer systems online.
• Cuztom Computers - Offers custom personal, or business computers.
• Cyber Advisors - On-line retailer for brand name systems, hardware, peripherals and accessories.
• Cyber Source - Sells CPUs, peripherals, accessories and supplies.
• Cybernet - Manufacturer of highly integrated space saving solutions for the ever-growing Internet and PC market.
• Cyberpower - Retailer for desktop PCs and peripherals, Intel and AMD cpus.
• CyberPro Computers - Sells components and systems online or by in home appointment in Volusia.
• CyberTech Computers - Sells computers and systems in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Geeks.com - Retailer for computer parts, notebook computers, desktop computers, computer cases, refurbished computers and home electronics.
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• D and L Computing - Retail sales of computers and hardware.
• Daisytek International Corporation - Distributes computer supplies and accessories, as well as professional motion picture film, video and audio tape products, and data storage media used in video and audio production. (Nasdaq: DZTK).
• Dalco Electronics - Computer hardware and accessories.
• Dallmann Computers - Computer systems, upgrades, software and used components.
• Damomics Computer Systems - Provides computer hardware sales and service. Hewlett-Packard authorized.
• Data Computers - Retailer of computer systems, components and software.
• Data Devices International - Degaussers and magnetic media solutions
• Data Right Services - New and used computer sales and upgrades.
• Databurst - Provides computer components, service and support as well as its own, private label PC systems.
• DataCity - Retailer of its own, private label, PC systems as well as a removable hard drive kit.
• Datacomms Technology Services Ltd. - Specialises in PC and server support. Also sells and installs computer hardware and software.
• DataCrunch - Custom made workstations and servers.
• DataStar, Inc. - Greenville, S.C. retailer of custom PCs, Servers and networking.
• Datek Ltd. - Providing micrographics and imaging solutions.
• Dawson Technologies - Sells components including hardware and software.
• Delansa Computers - New and second-hand computer equipment and components bought, sold and repaired.
• Delcom Industries - Electronic sales and service of computer work stations.
• Dell Computers Online - Name brand computer retailer. Ability to custom build and order a system on-line.
• Dell Europe - Custom-build and order computers, design desktop computers, laptops, and servers.
• Delta Marketing Group - Sells servers, workstations and peripherals manufactured by Sun Microsystems.
• DemoRoom.com, Inc. - Designs, builds, and distributes hardware and software multimedia products and sales training programs.
• DesignerPCparts.com - PC parts and accessories store selling custom printed mouse pads, speakers and keyboards and cables.
• DFI USA - Supplier of application-specific products, which incorporate the latest in flat-panel touchscreen technology.
• Dienekis Information Systems - Sells Tandem and Compaq computers in Greece.
• Digiconcepts - Features name brand computers and accessories.
• Digi-Mart Computers - Custom-built workstations and servers.
• Digital Thumb - Computer design, sales and assembly.
• Digital3k - Retailer of computer parts, PC components, and custom PC configurations.
• DirectDial.com - Canadian retailer of computer hardware, software, and supplies.
• Directec - Hardware and software sales, located in Louisville, Kentucky.
• Dirt Bag, Inc. - Disposable air filter which filters all incoming cooling computer air.
• Discount Laptops - Discount Laptops sells several brands as well as refurbished laptops.
• Divine Technologies - Custom built computers with technical support, consulting and networking services.
• Docmemory - Memory diagnostic tools and software.
• DolarMaker - Sells accessories such as modems, CompactFlash and removable mini-drives.
• Don Davidson Computer - Custom built professional quality computers.
• Dornwell Technology - New Zealand wholesaler computer parts, surveillance and network systems and optical products.
• Dream Pages - Desktops, notebooks, pocket PCs, network and communication equipment.
• Dreamwave Systems - Canadian-based PC builder that offers high-performance computers for any need.
• Driveguys.com - Retailers of used hard disk drives, refurbished and rebuilt parts and remanufactured equipment.
• DV Trading A/S - Computer brokers, buying and selling IBM and non-IBM equipment.
• DVD Technology - Supplier of CD and DVD media, peripherals, CPUs, memory, and paper products.
• Dynamic Computer Services - Sells custom build computers, components and IT services.
• Eagle Computer Systems, Inc. - Computer store selling new, used, wholesale and refurbished laptops, notebooks and software.
• Eagletech Computers - Cleaning products, computer cases, input devices, CD-R media, accessories and surge protectors.
• East Coast Computer Care - Retailer of computer systems and peripherals.
• East Coast Computer, Inc. - Florida based on-line retailer of computers systems and peripherals.
• Easy Technology - Sells PC and components that are being closed out.
• ECP Computing - Offers computer repair, upgrades, custom builds and software assistance.
• Edco Computer Systems - Custom computer systems and computer repair.
• Eebuy.com - Online store offering the computer hardware and software.
• Elara Systems - Computing products and services for hardware, software and networking.
• Elco Systems - Distributor of computer hardware and peripherals and system integrator.
• Electronic Cable & Connector - Cables, assemblies and related computer networking products.
• Electronic Equip - UK-based company offering a full line of computers and accessories.
• Electronic Systems Labs - Sells computers, accessories, printer ink and toner.
• Elite Computing - Offers custom built systems, computer services, components and accessories.
• En Pointe Technologies, Inc. - Distributes computer hardware, software and other computer peripheral equipment. (Nasdaq: ENPT).
• End PC Noise - Silencing products and information for quieting computers.
• Enhanced Computer Systems - Manufacturers of desktop and notebook computer systems.
• Enterprise Computer - Data recovery and computers sales.
• Epochsales.com - Memory upgrades for desktops, laptops, RISC computers and printers.
• Equanet Ltd. - Suppliers of PC and network-related hardware and software.
• ERGO Computer Products - Reseller of industry leading computer equipment.
• Ergocube - Sells quality ergonomic computer products.
• eSquare - Australian-based aggregator of PC products for resale.
• Evening Sound Stereo - Source for computer building and upgrades plus audio video equipment and digital photography.
• Exactlyrightpc.com - Customizable computer systems for sale.
• Excel Computers - On-line computer systems and peripherals.
• Expert Computer - Retailer for high performance computers for home or office.
• Express Powermac Solutions - Australian online Firewire store. Including external hard drives, cd burners, enclosures and dvd burners. Also selling a complete range of Apple Macintosh parts and accessories.
• Exquip Network Services - Network equipment and set up from Sun, Hewlett Packard, Compaq and IBM.
• Extreme Computer - Custom built computers, professional upgrades and repairs for home or business.
• eXtreme PC Gear - Supplies for overclockers, including CPU heat sink cooling fans, power supplies, rounded cables, hard drive coolers, and thermal control items.
• EZPC Computer - Computer components, and parts.
• EZscreen - Touchscreen monitors and kits for home, business and school.

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