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Any value in Hong Kong?

  • 15-12-2023 11:15AM
    #1
    Robertr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 747 ✭✭✭


    Heading to HK in January for work and was wondering if there is any value in PC components there? Had a quick look online and didn't see to be, but not sure if I am checking the right places. Not looking for cheap knock off stuff, just if there are any bargains to be had.

    Just about to build a new high end rig, the current part list https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/7wFdGP



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  • #2
    circadian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,780 ✭✭✭circadian


    I've never bought PC Components in Hong Kong but in general it is expensive and although it's been 10 years since I last visited, electronics prices were no different as far as I could tell. In saying that, someone might know of a market or whatever that you could maybe snag a bargain but I wouldn't get my hopes up.



  • #3
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,004 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058327019/any-value-in-hong-kong

    Honestly a lot of that parts list is RGB overpricing.

    E.g. Drop to a cheaper 360 (or even 240) AIO and X670 (or even B650) motherboard and save 250-350eur. You don't gain any frames from from these.

    I'd get a 4TB Lexar NM790 instead of 2TB Samsung 980. There's nothing special about Samsung SSDs.

    Personally don't see the value in the Unifans when Arctic P12 ARGB PST exist for 1/3rd the price. Or Phanteks T30-120 for quiet airflow (could even try the new Alphacool Metal fans).



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