Sources for Cheap Hardware

Computer Geeks often have good surplus computers at good prices.
- Computer Geeks archive of hardware drivers.
Used-PCs.com
Team Excess specializes in recycled (i.e., used) parts.
firesale.com is another liquidator.

AccessMicro.Com is a good full service retailer.
- Access Micro.Com Hardware Guide educates you on what you need to know to buy parts. Do you know what kind of memory chips will work with your motherboard?
SMK Internet Components Memory, motherboards, CPUs.
- FAQ. "When I installed my memory the computer gives me errors"....
PC Connection is a good on-line store for mainstream stuff.
Advanced Systems Resources
- "Frequently asked questions about memory. Basic information for beginners."
- "What you need to know before purchasing hi-density memory. A more detailed description for advanced customers."
Aberdeen has very extensive on-line descriptions. Check out their motherboard section.
British computer users might be interested in Best Price Computers.
- Best Price Computers Buying Guides
- "Getting the Best Deals; cheap and free computers - secrets revealed"

You always need cables. Appleseed Electronics has them.
crucial.com "The Memory Experts."
Spartan Technologies, Inc. has a good assortment of parts.
ComputerNerd USA, Inc. is now out of business, but they have a very classy What went wrong at ComputerNerd USA? page.
Polycon Computers" "Cutting Edge Computer Hardware and Cooling Solutions."
- Rounded IDE cables (to allow for better cooling because round cables block less air than flat cables do.)
The Heatsink Guide - All about PC cooling.
The Computer Fan Outlet Store

WinDrivers.com.
Computer Geeks archive of hardware drivers.
Computer Technical Support Drivers HeadQuarters"
The FCC The On-line Equipment Authorization Database (for looking up FCC identification numbers that are on otherwise unmarked boards.)
Newer FCC ID Search (Equipment Authorization)

Know any other good hardware sources? Send them to me.