How to find PCs and components in stock that will ship quickly
Retailers have responded differently to the current health crisis, meaning some have more stock than others.
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What you need to know
Due to the current health crisis, many popular retailers have stock issues. Several listings across Amazon, Best Buy’s website, and Walmart’s website have limited or no stock. In some cases, companies have prioritized selling specific types of items. But according to several retailers thatspoke to Tom’s Hardware, there are still plenty of computers and accessories to ship to consumers.
Tom’s Hardware spoke with Newegg, iBuyPower, and Maingear. Those three retailers stat that they’re currently shipping many items within one or two days. Thepiece from Tom’s Hardwaregoes into great detail about how these outlets managed to keep items in stock, when they started preparing for shortages, and what causes stock shortages during a health crisis like the one that’s currently going on. It provides interesting insight into current limitations on retailers, and what’s being done to ship items right now.
The key takeaway is that if you want to purchase a computer or accessories right now, you might have to check out some retailers you don’t normally look at. There are several good retailers online, but many people default to a few go-to options, such as Amazon or Best Buy. During stock shortages and the health crisis, you’ll need to widen your search to include more retailers, such as Newegg, iBuyPower, and Maingear.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
