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2. December 2009 @ 01:46 |
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Ahhh. So it's similar to afterdawn addict status. Spend enough at newegg, and become a VIP! Although I wouldn't consider myself an Afterdawn VIP LOL!
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2. December 2009 @ 07:15 |
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Yeah. Basically I've bought all of my PC hardware exclusively from Newegg for the last 4 years. This counts 4 or 5 cases, at least 8 or 9 different CPUs, 4 or 5 memory kits and countless other things for myself. This doesn't even count the endless slew of stuff I buy to build and work on other PCs. I've made easily over 100 orders from them.
Right from Newegg:
Quote: What is the Newegg.com Preferred Account?
The Newegg.com Preferred Account is offered through CIT Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah It is a credit card account that gives you special savings, financing and other exclusive benefits to reward you for being a loyal Newegg.com customer. You'll also receive a dedicated credit line so you can buy the Newegg.com products you need.
Why should I use my Newegg.com Preferred Account?
With your Newegg.com Preferred Account, you can get special financing throughout the year on hundreds of items at Newegg.com.
What is my credit limit?
Your credit limit is based on the credit information provided to us at the time of your application. The credit we extend to you can also be affected by how you maintain the account with us.
Do I need to pay my balance in full every month?
No, you'll have the option of paying your balance in full or over time. Monthly payments are the greater of 3% of your total statement balance or $10.
How do I contact Customer Care?
We are dedicated to providing you with total ease and convenience when it comes to making purchases. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us by toll free telephone number, e-mail or letter. Visit our help section for details.
How do I use my account?
Simply select the Newegg.com Preferred Account as your payment option when you check out at Newegg.com. The Newegg.com secure check-out method will never require you to enter your account number.
Where can I review the complete terms and conditions for the Newegg.com Preferred Account?
You can click here or review them at check-out.
More can be found here if you're interested:
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEPA/index.html
and here:
https://newegg.mypreferredaccount.com/wss/help/faqs.do
(dunno why the link won't work but you can copy/paste it into the URL bar and it works.)
I do have a credit line with them but I've never used it. I pay for everything up front through a debit card. I do get an occasional discount if I make a big purchase though.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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2. December 2009 @ 08:17 |
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Well, you can get a Play.com credit card that gives you discounts, I suppose that's kind of similar, but in the US things are a little different, there is no one site in the UK that is so good that everybody uses it, i.e. a UK version of Newegg. A Newegg UK would be very welcome, except for the fact that Newegg refuse to sell anything Thermalright. I've never understood why.
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Red_Maw
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2. December 2009 @ 18:49 |
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Originally posted by Estuansis: Yeah. Basically I've bought all of my PC hardware exclusively from Newegg for the last 4 years. This counts 4 or 5 cases, at least 8 or 9 different CPUs, 4 or 5 memory kits and countless other things for myself. This doesn't even count the endless slew of stuff I buy to build and work on other PCs. I've made easily over 100 orders from them.
Right from Newegg:
Quote: What is the Newegg.com Preferred Account?
The Newegg.com Preferred Account is offered through CIT Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah It is a credit card account that gives you special savings, financing and other exclusive benefits to reward you for being a loyal Newegg.com customer. You'll also receive a dedicated credit line so you can buy the Newegg.com products you need.
Why should I use my Newegg.com Preferred Account?
With your Newegg.com Preferred Account, you can get special financing throughout the year on hundreds of items at Newegg.com.
What is my credit limit?
Your credit limit is based on the credit information provided to us at the time of your application. The credit we extend to you can also be affected by how you maintain the account with us.
Do I need to pay my balance in full every month?
No, you'll have the option of paying your balance in full or over time. Monthly payments are the greater of 3% of your total statement balance or $10.
How do I contact Customer Care?
We are dedicated to providing you with total ease and convenience when it comes to making purchases. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us by toll free telephone number, e-mail or letter. Visit our help section for details.
How do I use my account?
Simply select the Newegg.com Preferred Account as your payment option when you check out at Newegg.com. The Newegg.com secure check-out method will never require you to enter your account number.
Where can I review the complete terms and conditions for the Newegg.com Preferred Account?
You can click here or review them at check-out.
More can be found here if you're interested:
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEPA/index.html
and here:
https://newegg.mypreferredaccount.com/wss/help/faqs.do
(dunno why the link won't work but you can copy/paste it into the URL bar and it works.)
I do have a credit line with them but I've never used it. I pay for everything up front through a debit card. I do get an occasional discount if I make a big purchase though.
I've always disregarded the newegg preferred account as another credit line I didn't need; if there's actual discounts involved I need to rethink this lol.
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AfterDawn Addict
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2. December 2009 @ 20:46 |
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Yep you get access to special discounts whether or not you get a credit line. Not great but like maybe $10 off on certain items. I got it for both my 940 BE and for my motherboard. And since I got them in a combo I ended ended up getting like 25-30% off the original price all said and done. Newegg is better than people might realize even given their already spotless reputation. Their customer service is top notch and any changes to orders or the such are near instant. They've even dropped the price on an order because an item went on sale a few hours after I ordered it. All I had to do was contact their live chat and a few minutes later I had a new invoice in my email. Now THAT'S customer service.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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2. December 2009 @ 23:43 |
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I Spent 16k last year at Newegg alone
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Red_Maw
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3. December 2009 @ 00:42 |
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Wow, not sure I could spend 16k in one year at newegg if I tried lol.
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AfterDawn Addict
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3. December 2009 @ 01:23 |
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i've spent 2,468.05 thus far ;) probably spend another 500 here shortly.
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3. December 2009 @ 03:26 |
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Originally posted by omegaman7: i've spent 2,468.05 thus far ;) probably spend another 500 here shortly.
Oman7,
Just under 27k! LOL!! I buy a lot of parts, do a lot of repairs, all for little money, which is better than no money at all! I was doing real good on the new builds until about 6 or 7 weeks ago and interest just stopped! I've had a few Doctors I was putting a deal together for, that canceled! Newegg has even e-mailed me a couple of times asking about their service, but I assured them, there was no problem, and that I hadn't found another supplier. That things are just slow at the moment!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. December 2009 @ 03:36 |
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If you count stuff for customers... eh maybe $25,000 over the course of 4 years. ~$8000 of it being my own money. I don't get scads of customers maybe 2 or 3 a month. Mostly repairs and the occasional full build. Not to mention a few budget charity builds I've done for my less fortunate friends which does count as my own money :P
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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3. December 2009 @ 05:18 |
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Originally posted by Estuansis: If you count stuff for customers... eh maybe $25,000 over the course of 4 years. ~$8000 of it being my own money. I don't get scads of customers maybe 2 or 3 a month. Mostly repairs and the occasional full build. Not to mention a few budget charity builds I've done for my less fortunate friends which does count as my own money :P
Estuansis,
I know exactly what you mean. I just fixed up that P-III I put together a while back so it would play DVDs. It's maxed out on memory at 512MB, but I put a 4x AGP card in it with 128MB of memory, and it runs fine. Good enough to do what Russell's Brother in Law wants it for. I gave him a 17" Viewsonic, keyboard, Mouse and speakers and a DVD Combo drive for playing DVDs and burning CDs. Russell took it over there and said "Merry Christmas". He had an old computer, but it had died, and he was connecting up to the internet with an old xbox or something like that, through a TV. I've given about 15 neighborhood kids computers, mostly girls because they have something more in their heads than the stupid ideas on how to make the computer faster that boys seem to always have! They have brains! Boys always screw them up because they are too smart for their own good, but don't know anything yet! Girls also rarely throw things. I have seen a 21" HP CRT with a Skateboard sticking out of it! His 11 year old Son did it! Very strange! Brought it to me to see if I could fix it! ROFL!! But give an 8-9 year old girl a computer and chances are she will be on line within a couple of hours, opening user accounts for everything from Barbie to Snow White and Disney, and chatting with her girlfriends! LOL!!
My reward? It makes me feel useful, and I love the smiles! Hey it makes me happy to see those smiles! Don't need more than that!
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. December 2009 @ 05:44 |
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Very admirable Russ, good on you :)
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3. December 2009 @ 11:39 |
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Sadly, no one retailer is good enough for either stock or service to get all of my business. Ebuyer and Scan take the lions share of business at the moment, I've racked up £2508 at ebuyer, £1078 at Scan, £2373 at Aria. The latter has a fair few parts for other people in it. Other shops such as Dabs, OcUK and Specialtech have had a fair amount spent at too.
I have sorted out a few PC repairs and upgrades at my own expense, though usually when involving some of my old stuff I don't keep around any more.
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3. December 2009 @ 11:50 |
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Your a good man Russ, I agree about seeing somebody happy, sometimes better than money, except I would like to give the kid a slap upside the head first that wrecked his monitor, listen to the yikes first, than give him the gift, LOL
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AfterDawn Addict
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3. December 2009 @ 11:58 |
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Like the guy I lent my 20" monitor to and put a scratch in it. Not impressed with that. :(
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3. December 2009 @ 19:10 |
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Lol most of my friends are misinformed about computers. So they worship me when they need computer help. Hell I've only been seriously into PC building 4 or 5 years so I figure it's something I'm good at :P
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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3. December 2009 @ 19:24 |
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It's like looking in a mirror... :P
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AfterDawn Addict
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3. December 2009 @ 19:54 |
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LOL I love building PCs. I can't help but be good at it. I'd like to think I'm fairly experienced with PC hardware, old and new. Not arrogant of course but I like helping people and being informative :P
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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3. December 2009 @ 19:59 |
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Originally posted by Estuansis: I can't help but be good at it
Haha, showoff :P
The way I see it, one of the most common pieces of equipment in anyone's life to encounter problems and be a pain in the backside is the PC. Understanding how they work and how to repair them is an incredibly valuable asset.
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3. December 2009 @ 20:06 |
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Originally posted by sammorris: Originally posted by Estuansis: I can't help but be good at it
Haha, showoff :P
The way I see it, one of the most common pieces of equipment in anyone's life to encounter problems and be a pain in the backside is the PC. Understanding how they work and how to repair them is an incredibly valuable asset.
Sam,
Amen to that!
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. December 2009 @ 20:10 |
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Of course, you can also see it from the perspective that a PC you've designed and built with your own hands is something to cherish, be proud of and look after. Works both ways really :) Needless to say, I'm very fond of my PCs, but sometimes I almost wish problems (albeit not terrible ones) upon myself/others so I have something to sink my teeth into...
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3. December 2009 @ 20:17 |
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Originally posted by sammorris: Of course, you can also see it from the perspective that a PC you've designed and built with your own hands is something to cherish, be proud of and look after. Works both ways really :) Needless to say, I'm very fond of my PCs, but sometimes I almost wish problems (albeit not terrible ones) upon myself/others so I have something to sink my teeth into...
Sam,
I know exactly what you mean. Once you've digested all the latest tech, you're always looking to learn more. It's like a never ending quest for knowledge! :)
Russ
GigaByte 990FXA-UD5 - AMD FX-8320 @4.0GHz @1.312v - Corsair H-60 liquid CPU Cooler - 4x4 GB GSkill RipJaws DDR3/1866 Cas8, 8-9-9-24 - Corsair 400-R Case - OCZ FATAL1TY 550 watt Modular PSU - Intel 330 120GB SATA III SSD - WD Black 500GB SATA III - WD black 1 TB Sata III - WD Black 500GB SATA II - 2 Asus DRW-24B1ST DVD-Burner - Sony 420W 5.1 PL-II Suround Sound - GigaByte GTX550/1GB 970 Mhz Video - Asus VE247H 23.6" HDMI 1080p Monitor
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3. December 2009 @ 21:03 |
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Absolutely. Rather sadly it also builds a sort of compulsive desire, or at least it does in my case. Whether or not you could actually justify it, no matter whether you would actually buy it or not, there is always a latest and greatest that you want... or maybe that's just me :P
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4. December 2009 @ 00:56 |
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No Sam I know how you feel. The upgrade bug has us all. I just have to remind myself I can't justify so much money. Surely with the next generation I will be making some big upgrades, but right now I seriously have no reason to do so.
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T 4GHz(20 x 200) 1.5v 3000NB 2000HT, Corsair Hydro H110 w/ 4 x 140mm 1500RPM fans Push/Pull, Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5, 8GB(2 x 4GB) G.Skill RipJaws DDR3-1600 @ 1600MHz CL9 1.55v, Gigabyte GTX760 OC 4GB(1170/1700), Corsair 750HX
Detailed PC Specs: http://my.afterdawn.com/estuansis/blog_entry.cfm/11388
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4. December 2009 @ 01:02 |
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It's not just you, I have the desire LOL!
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