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I have a local store that I use, and the markup isn’t too bad. I feel the need to patronize that store, because there’s nowhere else I can get a LPT port adapter or a stick of DDR1 ram or a pentium 1 processor to resurrect that old industrial machine in the middle of the workday while simultaneously being able to buy a RTX4090.

Seriously. I miss computer stores. We only have one now.
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BITwise 🐳 >>= RIGHTish 2y ago

They're so few and far between unfortunately. It's probably a logistical nightmare to fully stock a computer store and keep up with new parts that'll sell without bagholding deprecated tech

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nobody 2y ago

I imagine so. The chip shortage gave them the guarantee of selling gfx cards out for a while at least 🤣

I admit Amazon is just so convenient. But sometimes I need that part or cable *now*. They’ve saved my life several times in the last few months. And this owner’s respect for legacy technology has won me over.

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BITwise 🐳 >>= RIGHTish 2y ago

Yeah admittedly ive also done my share of last minute Amazon purchases.

Sometimes monoprice.com has decently priced stuff available as well.

But unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a local computer parts store near me that actually has legacy parts.