Recently I decided to build my own custom computer for digital photo and film editing. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my mom, it’s that the internet is full of great discounts on computer hardware and accessories. One of my favorite places to order parts when I’m embarking on a new build is Newegg. They have great deals, a nearly unlimited selection, and offer free shipping on many products.
Thanks to Newegg, I was able to build my own screamin’ computer that runs Mac OS X for under $600! It took some research, extra effort, and a little bit of computer know-how, but the savings when compared to buying a new Mac were tremendous. Snagging great deals on hardware isn’t just for new builds though! You can tune up your PC by adding upgraded memory, a new video card, or an extra hard drive. Just make sure to read your PC’s manual to make sure you get compatible hardware.
Newegg always has great deals on memory. I grabbed two sticks of Team Elite 8GB DDR3 SDRAM for just $36.99 and they threw in an 8GB Micro SD Flash memory card for free!
Newegg also has a great deal on this Gigabyte NVIDIA Card for just $54.99 after a $20 mail in rebate. It is VGA, DVI, out of the box, and produces crisp HD video and renders graphics on my new machine. This card is an absolute steal, especially for the performance!
Hard drive prices are fluctuating right now, but this dependable Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200 RPM hard drive is a solid performer at a great price of $89.99. If you have the room in your PC, adding an additional internal hard drive to accommodate a growing collection of digital photos, movies, and music can be very helpful. An internal hard drive also cuts down on clutter and increases speed compared to plug and play external hard drives.
Right now you can get free 2 day shipping from Newegg with a ShopRunner 30 day trial membership. Also, be sure to check out Cheap Sally’s Newegg page for other great computer and electronics deals, coupons, and promo codes!