Computer hardware, including hard drives, memory, and video cards, are available to purchase online, in brick-and-mortar stores, and through computer manufacturers. Some stores offer new parts only, while others may also offer used parts. For older computers, the availability of parts at stores is often more limited, but manufacturers may have more stock of those older parts. Depending on what hardware you’re looking to buy, shop around and see where you can get the parts for the best possible prices.

Online

A wealth of online locations allow you to buy computer hardware, parts, and software. Below is a list of our recommendations.

Local retail stores

Below is a selected list of hardware retail stores and direct links to their websites. Most of these companies also allow customers to view and purchase products directly through their websites.

Websites like PCPartPicker help you find computer parts by filtering through numerous online retailers at once. Using a service like this, you can compare prices and specifications more easily.

  • BestBuy
  • Micro Center
  • Staples
  • Office Depot / OfficeMax
  • Walmart and Sam’s Club
  • Target

Major computer manufacturers

Many of the major computer manufacturers also sell computer hardware parts and software, in addition to their computers. Below is a listing of these companies.

  • Acer
  • Apple
  • Dell
  • HP
  • Lenovo
  • Other computer manufacturers
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