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Tryna build a PC using local shops in the UK (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/buildapc

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Hi, first time PC builder here. I've done some research and know what parts I want, but pretty much every guide lists either online stores or US based brick and mortar shops. Seeing as its my first time I think a physical location I can go back to would be a good help. But I can't really find much info on what retailers are reputable/operate as chain stores. Not gonna give away too much about my location but any located in the East Midlands of the UK would be great.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I have no local experience to your area.

Curry's / PC-World appear to be one of the UK chains, and Maplins for some stuff. They might have some helpful or unhelpful advice but you can use them as a pricing baseline (cursory research tells me they are overpriced), so seems about equivalent to Best Buy and Staples here across the pond. Online retailers seem to be a popular way to go there.

There are little shops around that would be helpful and although selection might be limited, they are often priced reasonably and have knowledgeable people. One I found was "The One Stop Computer Shop" in Sherwood Nottingham... I liked this review from a confused customer:

Five stars isn't good enoughfor them Amazing, caring service. Bought a PC case and when l got it home found it had no motherboard (I didn't ask!). they changed it without question. Shop Owner: Thanks, [Customer], yes what you bought was an empty ATX case so you can build a computer into it. i'm glad you got what you required in the end.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Like they're all overpriced? Thanks anyway. Will check em out.