We like a good deal, and he also
likes to share, which is nice of him
Sometimes, for component watch, we like to
choose hardware based on a theme. Graphics cards, cooling, storage... well,
this week, the theme is 'a selection of good prices we found'. Tenuous,
perhaps, but if you're in the market for a case, motherboard or some kind of
hard-drive-based storage, you may want to thank us before you hit the end of
the page...
Deal 1: Antec nine hundred two v3 midi
gaming case
RRP: $166 / Deal Price:
$144
The Antec Nine Hundred Two v3 is a
fantastic mid- priced gaming case with a variety of desirable features,
including a huge side-panel window, internal LEDs and 2.5" drive bays
(specifically designed for SSDs) mounted at the base of the case. Its
perforated frontage, CPU cut-out and three internal fans (with space for more!)
means it's capable of keeping even the most powerful PC chilly. It's good at
any price, but for under $150 it's tough to beat.
Where to get it: Dabs
- bit.ly/11 UewMI
Deal 2: Seagate Barracuda STB HDD
RRP: $232 I Deal Price: $140
Seagate
Barracuda STB HDD
Three-terabyte hard drives are by far the
best value at the moment, on a gigabytes-per-pound basis, and the STB Seagate
Barracuda is available for less than $150. The SATA-3 interface ensures fast
access speeds, and the Seagate name guarantees quality. This much space has
never been so cheap. It's hard not to be impressed, especially if you remember
when a 40MB hard drive was considered extravagant.
Where to get it:
Ebuyer - bit.ly/12yRycR
Deal 3: Hitachi GST Travelstar Z5K320 2.5" Hard Drive
RRP: $75 / Deal Price:
$62
Hitachi
GST Travelstar Z5K320 2.5" Hard Drive
If you've got a laptop that needs a new
hard drive, this 2.5" 320GB Hitachi Travelstar should fit the bill. Its
high capacity, low- energy performance and fast interface make it perfect for
portable PCs, while the discount ensures you're getting a good deal on high-
quality hardware. It's not the largest drive around, but you won't find one
this well made at a much lower price!
Where to get it:
Overclockers - bit.ly/16JJ3fs
Deal 4: Gigabyte GA-A75-D3H Motherboard
RRP: $148 / Deal Price:
$90
Gigabyte
GA-A75-D3H Motherboard
AMD might be struggling in the desktop
market right now, but that means there are some great deals to be had if you're
looking to build a cheap system. This Socket FM1 board allows you to take
advantage of the on-board Fusion graphics for compatible APUs at more than 40%
off RRP. Hardly future-proof, but undeniably cheap.
Where to get it:
Dabs - bit.ly/1SqQgox
Deal 5: 4TB Western Digital My Book Live
Duo
RRP: $674 / Deal Price:
$502
4TB
Western Digital My Book Live Duo
External hard drives are the best way to
keep long-lasting secure backups, and with 4TB of space, the Western Digital My
Book Live Duo should fulfill any of your data storage needs. As well as being a
backup drive, it's also a media server with support for iOS and Android devices
and the ability to stream content over the internet. You know it's serious,
because it has its own 800MHz CPU to help with streaming and access speeds!
Where to get it:
Pixmania - bit.ly/SwcyhH
