Where do you buy you PC parts?

rossy87

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Hi guys.

I am from the UK and was just wondering when people on the 7 forums buy their bits and bobs?

Cheers
Rossy87
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional x64Intel Pentium D 2.8ghz2gb DDR2 266mhzATI Radeon HD4760
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel Pentium D 2.8ghz
Motherboard
MSI Cuba ms-7301
Memory
2gb DDR2 266mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD4760
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 19" Widescreen
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Seagate 250Gb
Western Digital 320Gb External
Western Digital Caviar 500 GB
PSU
EZcool 700w PSU
Case
Coolermaster Elite 334
Cooling
Coolermaster Hyper TX3
Keyboard
Logitech G11
Mouse
Logitech Wireless Laser
Internet Speed
9.8mbps
I get probably 90% of my jazz from newegg. Not sure if that will help UK shoppers.
 

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10 x64 | 7 x64AMD FX-9590 Vishera 4.7 | i5 Sandy Bridge16 gigs Crucial Ballistix | 8 gigs Adata ddr3...RX-570 4gd5 | Intel HD 3000
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self - Build | Asus K53e Laptop
OS
10 x64 | 7 x64
CPU
AMD FX-9590 Vishera 4.7 | i5 Sandy Bridge
Motherboard
MSI 990 FXA | K53e
Memory
16 gigs Crucial Ballistix | 8 gigs Adata ddr3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
RX-570 4gd5 | Intel HD 3000
Sound Card
Realtek HD OnBoard Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 22" & 37" Toshiba | 15.6
Hard Drives
ADATA 240 ssd & 750 Caviar Black 7200 sata | 250 840 EVO ssd & samsung ssd
PSU
Thermaltake 700 | 65w
Case
CoolMaster Centurion 534+
Cooling
Corsair H60
Keyboard
Rosewill RK-800G PS/2 Gaming Keyboard | Asus Chiclet
Mouse
Ventus | MS w/side buttons
Internet Speed
RoadRunner
Other Info
I hate the smell of friggin corn chip butt breath snacks.
I'm in the US and I get all my items from Newegg, they've never let me down.
As Fantail posted, not sure if/how this helps people in other countries.
 

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Win7 x64 UltIntel i7-95012 GB DDR3NVIDIA 9800GT+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
24c Built
OS
Win7 x64 Ult
CPU
Intel i7-950
Motherboard
ASUS PT6
Memory
12 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA 9800GT+
Sound Card
none
Monitor(s) Displays
2 Samsung SyncMaster 2343bwx
Screen Resolution
2048X1152
Hard Drives
1st-4 OCZ Vertex Turbos 32GB RAID 0
2nd-2 WD 640GB RAID 1
PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower XT W0229RU 750W
Case
Antec 900
Cooling
case fans
Keyboard
Logitech cordless
Mouse
Logitech cordless
Internet Speed
up to 15 MB/s
I'm with the other 2. I also buy new gear from newegg.com
 

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Windows 7 Professional 64bitAMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz4 gigs DDR3 Dual ChannelRadeon HD 5770 1gig video RAM
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Myself
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 240 Regor 2.8GHz
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-MA785GMT-UD2H
Memory
4 gigs DDR3 Dual Channel
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD 5770 1gig video RAM
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell E770s 17in
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
1 x 250gb seagate
PSU
Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W
Case
Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower
Cooling
4 Fans
Keyboard
Micro Inovations
Mouse
Microsoft optical mouse
Internet Speed
22 mbps download 1 mbps upload
Fry's first (local, not on line), then NewEgg on line...
 

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Windows 7 x64 Ultimatei7 96012 Gig Corsair DominatorNvidia 480
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Scratch built
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
i7 960
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D
Memory
12 Gig Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 480
Sound Card
Maudio Delta 44 + breakout box
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U2410 24in and Samsung 21 dual monitors
Screen Resolution
1920x1200 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Primary: Intel X-25M G2 160G SSD
Secondary: Segate baracuda 1.0 TB
HDs in AHCI mode.
PSU
Corasair TX850
Case
Cooler Master HAF
Cooling
Corsair H50
Keyboard
Logitech G15 + N52 game pad
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
15kbs down 4.5kbps up
Other Info
WEI 7.6
CPU & RAM 7.6
Graphics 7.9
Hard disk 7.7
Newegg mostly. Tigerdirect sometimes also.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium x64AMD Phenom II X4 9458 GB G-Skill 1.5v DDR 3 1333Mhz(2) MSI 512MB GTS 250 SLI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 945
Motherboard
ASUS M4N98TD EVO AM3 NVIDIA nForce 980a SLI
Memory
8 GB G-Skill 1.5v DDR 3 1333Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
(2) MSI 512MB GTS 250 SLI
Sound Card
Soundblaster Audigy 2 platinum
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 2255BW 22"
Screen Resolution
1650 x 1050
Hard Drives
2 WD 250GB 7500RPM
PSU
Antec TP-750. The ultimate bang for the buck PSU
Case
Raidmax
Cooling
Sycthe Slipstream cooling fans(4)
Keyboard
Zboard Merc
Mouse
Logitech MX-518
Internet Speed
3MB
Other Info
LG Blu-Ray/DVD combo drive/LG DVD-RW w/ lightscribe

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
CPU
Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
Motherboard
AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
Memory
8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
Graphics Card(s)
none; graphics are integrated on CPU
Sound Card
onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
PSU
Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
Case
Antec Solo II
Cooling
Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
Keyboard
Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
Mouse
Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Pale Moon
Other Info
All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 Ultimate x64FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so farADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Me
OS
Win 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
FX-8350 @ 4.6 GHz so far
Motherboard
Asus M5A97 EVO
Memory
ADATA XPG V1 Series Black 8GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire R9 270x Dual-X
Sound Card
Xonar DGX w/ Corsair Vengence 1300
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S232HL Abid
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
120 GB OCZ Vertex 3
500 GB Seagate 7200.12
PSU
Antec Earthwatts 650W Green
Case
Antec Three Hundred
Cooling
Cooler Master 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Logitech G500s
Internet Speed
35000/3000

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate Signature EditionIntel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz12GB DDR32x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition
CPU
Intel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz
Motherboard
EVGA X-58 SLI Classified
Memory
12GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
2x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi ExtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays
30" Viewsonic
Hard Drives
2x1TB Western Digital 7200RPM in RAID 0/1TB WD My Book External HDD
PSU
Thermaltake 1000w supporting quad SLI
Case
Thermaltake Armor Full Tower
Cooling
Thermaltake V1 CPU+DIY Liquid cooling
he said he was from UK, so I doubt US sites will be much help.

Ones I use are:

ebuyer.com
scan.co.uk
microdirect.co.uk
aria.co.uk cheapest for hard drives
overclockers.co.uk
specialtech.co.uk good for case cooling

that should cover most of your needs.
 

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Windows 7 Professional 64-bitIntel E8400 3GHzKingston PC3-10700H 4GbXFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd.
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
self built
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Intel E8400 3GHz
Motherboard
Intel DX48BT2
Memory
Kingston PC3-10700H 4Gb
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd.
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Samsung SM-T220HD 22"
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 on two monitors
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 2 120gb 3.5" (OS)
Seagate Momentus XT 500gb
Samsung F3 1Tb (games)
2x Samsung F1 1Tb
PSU
Thermaltake ToughPower 850w
Case
Thermaltake Armor
Cooling
Scythe Mugen II
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve USB
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
8128/443
online: newegg.com
brick-and-mortar: fry's electronics
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition @ 3.4GHz (...Corsair CM2X4096-8500C5 (4 X 2GB)XFX Radeon HD 5770 / Diamond Radeon HD 5770 C...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Rig 1
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition @ 3.4GHz (AM2+)
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P (AM2+)
Memory
Corsair CM2X4096-8500C5 (4 X 2GB)
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 5770 / Diamond Radeon HD 5770 CrossFireX
Sound Card
Asus Xonar DS (PCI)
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 932bw+ (3)
Screen Resolution
4320x900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 2 80 GB - Windows 7 System --
WD Caviar Black 1TB - Music, Movies, Vids, Pics --
WD Caviar Black 640GB - User Profiles & Games --
WD My Book 320GB external
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-750TX
Case
Cooler Master HAF 932
Cooling
Corsair Hydro Series H50
Keyboard
Logitech Desktop Wave
Mouse
Logitech LX8 Laser
Internet Speed
20 down / 2 up
Other Info
LG GGC-H20L Blu-Ray / HDDVD combo --
Hauppauge HVR-1250 --
Silverstone MFP-51 --
Logitech Webcam C600
Newegg
 
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My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Professional x64Intel core 2 quad Q6600 [email protected]4GB 800mhz Kingston DDr2 (wants better..)ASUS ATI HD5770 1GB(Gddr5) OC 900Mhz + 1300Mh...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Eloi and his Kitchen Table
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel core 2 quad Q6600 [email protected]
Motherboard
Asrock Glan 4core-1600 (sucks)
Memory
4GB 800mhz Kingston DDr2 (wants better..)
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS ATI HD5770 1GB(Gddr5) OC 900Mhz + 1300Mhz (Great)
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE 7.1 (Wouldn't recommend)
Monitor(s) Displays
24inch Samsung Syncmaster P2450H (Kickass)
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Hitachi 500gb 7600RPM SATAII 32mb

Unknown DVD drive, its haunted.

320GB Hitachi (Philips external)
1TB Stor-e alu.

2x 500GB on Raid server downstairs. (Usually just hosts games and stuff, but its a "Guest" Pc too)
PSU
600W, unknown make yet decent performance
Case
Unknown (Cheap thing, replacing)
Cooling
Zalman9700LED + 1 High speed 1000-3200rpm 120mm <-- Great.
Keyboard
Saitek 3 Eclipse <-- pretty cool..
Mouse
Logitech G500 (ex lachesis owner)
Internet Speed
1MB/s down 100KBs up
Other Info
Server downstairs is an AMD Phenom X3 705E @ 2.8GHz with a mini ninja scythe cooler.
Agree with the above from Swarfega.

Also CCLonline.

They are based in Bradford, Scan have a warehouse in Bolton. Both near me.
If you live near to a place it gives a certain reassurance when making a purchase:)
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 biti7 [email protected]2x4GB Corsair Vegeance DDR3XFX GTX 260 Black Edition
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
The Monolith. 3.1
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
i7 [email protected]
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-D3H
Memory
2x4GB Corsair Vegeance DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
XFX GTX 260 Black Edition
Sound Card
none-through large stereo hi fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Croosover 27MDP LED IPS Dell 2408 WFP
Screen Resolution
2560x1440 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x Samsung 840Pro 128GB SSD
1x Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB
PSU
Corsair AX 850 Watt
Case
Cooler Master ACTS 840
Cooling
Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro
Keyboard
Enermax Aurora
Mouse
Logitech Ballmouse
Internet Speed
20MBPS
99% newegg.com - Lowest prices around, No tax and free shipping most of the time.
Fry's Electronics if I need it now. (15 miles away)
 

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Windows 10 ProIntel i5I'm old and lost a few chipsYup
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 10 Pro
CPU
Intel i5
Motherboard
I have a fatherboard
Memory
I'm old and lost a few chips
Graphics Card(s)
Yup
Sound Card
Yup
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 32" UHD
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
Samsung 860 EVO drives
PSU
450 Watt and some fans that blow
Case
Small tower
Cooling
Yes I am cool. lol
Keyboard
Who needs a keyboard?
Mouse
Logitech Laser G7 wireless
Internet Speed
Zippy fast UP and DOWN
Antivirus
I got a shot
Browser
The new Improved EDGE 2020
I personally buy from overclockers.co.uk
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitIntel Core i7 920 2.66GhzCorsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 (16...ATI Raedeon HD4890
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
OCUK Titan Goliath
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 920 2.66Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Intel X58 (Socket 1366) PCI-Express DDR3
Memory
Corsair XMS3 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 (1600MHz) Tri-Cha
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Raedeon HD4890
Sound Card
7.1 High Definition OnBoard Sound Card
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster T220
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB
PSU
Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLI Compliant PSU
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Akasa AK-967 Nero Direct Contact Heatpipe CPU Cooler
You can use ebay and amazon for getting PC parts.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 32bitAMD Athlon II X2 2502GB DDR3Intergrated GPU
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU
AMD Athlon II X2 250
Motherboard
ASRock N68C-S UCC
Memory
2GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intergrated GPU
Sound Card
Intergrated HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Belinea
Screen Resolution
1024 by 768
Hard Drives
Maxtor S TM3320613AS SATA 320GB 7200RPM 3.5" HDD
PSU
Compaq 100W PSU (might upgrade to 500W for performance)
Case
iCute Server/Gaming Case
Cooling
AMD CPU Cooler included with CPU
Keyboard
Genius USB Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
Internet Speed
10MBps
Other Info
BELKIN G Wireless Router (no internet access but used for intranet).
newegg.. but only with a disposable credit card. I don't trust any site to keep information secure any more
 
I use Directron.com -- The prices are about the same as Newegg or Tigerdirect. Directron is only a few miles from me so I can stop buy and pick it up.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GhzKingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhzAMD Radeon HD6670
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
i wish i had a computer shop nearby that was worth visiting, i've asked about it and apparently there just isn't enough of a market for it here,
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate Signature EditionIntel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz12GB DDR32x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition
CPU
Intel Core i7 Extreme 3.33GHz
Motherboard
EVGA X-58 SLI Classified
Memory
12GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
2x EVGA 285 2GB in SLI
Sound Card
Creative Labs X-Fi ExtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays
30" Viewsonic
Hard Drives
2x1TB Western Digital 7200RPM in RAID 0/1TB WD My Book External HDD
PSU
Thermaltake 1000w supporting quad SLI
Case
Thermaltake Armor Full Tower
Cooling
Thermaltake V1 CPU+DIY Liquid cooling
The egg unless Tigers price is cheaper cause living in California I have to pay 10% tax on the egg. But I also don't like the rebate deals on Tiger. Yet they sometines have parts that the egg doesn't.If I absolutly need something now, Best Buy but only for cabels,paper or something small.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1tyEVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
CPU
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5ND bios 1401
Memory
8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p @60Hz
Hard Drives
WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue
PSU
OCZ 700W GameXtreme
Case
NZXT Apollo
Cooling
Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram
Keyboard
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000
Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000
Internet Speed
Download 19.83 Upload 0.97
Other Info
Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External
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