Buying Computer Components

Find out about buying individual computer components such as memory, disk drives, and modems.

Note: Use Marketplace UCSD's online buying site to order computer components if your department has access.

• If you're not sure that your department has access, check the list of departments and representatives (Excel) to find out. If your department is listed, you can go directly to Marketplace and start shopping. See a list of suppliers (PDF).
• If your department does not have access, see Getting Set Up in Marketplace.

Common computer components include memory, disk drives, internal or external CD/DVD or ZIP drives, modems, mice, monitors, speakers, etc.

Before you buy, be sure to check STORE and the UCSD Bookstore Computer Center for your computer component needs.

Any supplier that sells standard computers and related products can usually sell the individual components. Brand sources, such as Dell, Compaq Direct, or IBM, may sell only their particular brands of components.

When you have decided what you want to purchase, please see How to Buy Computer Hardware.

Note: If you are adding components to a computer that is considered equipment, please see How to Add Accessories to Existing Equipment.

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