I just need a new keyboard, this one is dying on me. I haven’t bought computer parts in the US in a long time. What am I supposed to do, BestBuy? Amazon? NewEgg? The last time I built a computer was 2018 in Asia. Idk what I’m doing but my space bar is sticking and my patience is running low. Duct Tape is holding the metal bar together right now lol and the ctrl key is giving out too

  • Bluefruit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 小时前

    I typically buy parts and peripherals from Amazon. Newegg can be good for the mail in rebates or discounts that you can get.

    I typically don’t shop at bestbuy unless I have to but I also live 20 minutes outside of town where I am so thats 40 minutes of driving that I don’t wanna do typically.

    Keychron was my last keyboard purchase, very happy with it. Full size mechanical keyboard, replaceable switches, so heavy I could probably kill someone with it, good keyboard.

    • SinningStromgald@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      9 小时前

      Second Keychron. I own two of their keyboards. An Alice and a 65%. The Alice is a deadly weapon. The 65% is much lighter but the build quality is still great. I’m not left handed but they even have some southpaw keyboards as well. Alice is as unusual as their layout options go so if you want something exotic you would have to look elsewhere.

      If you are not going to buy direct from someone like Keychron then sadly Amazon is the best due to their return policy. They have never denied me a return whether for a refund or replacement.

      As the other poster linked with the Gamers Nexus video Newegg has gotten a bit shitty/shady. Not that Amazon is spotless but at least getting your money back or a working product won’t be a hassle.

      • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        9 小时前

        Then post an alternative. Newegg isn’t a good choice: https://youtu.be/2fnXsmXzphI

        For keyboards and some other parts you can window shop at Amazon and then go direct to the manufacturer’s website to make a purchase.

        That leaves Microcenter. Which the poster above mentioned.

        • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          9 小时前

          Eh. I order hundreds of pieces from them a year and deal with returns. Never had this issue. That being said, this kind of problem can and does happen with other online sellers as well.

        • Kongar@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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          9 小时前

          I agree. Newegg used to be great but not anymore. Amazon often has what you’re looking for and at the best price. Not everyone has a micro center or equivalent nearby.

          I agree, post an alternative instead of just bitchin!