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Need help using computerbrain.com?
We strive to be the best buying experience on the 'Net. Click on a Question/Topic below, then look in the blue box on each page for tips on what to do next.
Order Status:
• Has my order shipped?
• How do I track my order?
• When will my backorder arrive?
• My order never arrived.
• How do I cancel my order/item?
My Account:
• How do I create an account?
• How do I edit my account information?
• I forgot my password.
Shipping & Returns:
• How do I return my product?
• When will my order ship?
• Do you ship internationally?
• I received the wrong product.
• What is the computerbrain.com Return Policy?
Billing & Payment:
• What are my payment choices?
• Do I have to pay sales tax?
Buyers' Guide:
• How to setup browser to accept Cookies?
• How do I find my product?
• How do I navigate the site?
• How do I use the discount coupon?
• How do I buy/redeem a gift certificate?
• What is a Weekly Special?
Extended Warranty Information:
• Warranty Frequently Asked Questions
• Why computerbrain.com Warranty?
• How do I request a repair?
• What if the product cannot be repaired?
• When does the coverage start?
• Terms and Conditions
Your Information is Secured with us:
• Security
Additional Support:
• Manufacturer Information
  
 
How to setup browser to accept cookies?
Click on the browser that you're using to see how to accept cookies:
Accepting cookies in Internet Explorer 6.0
At the top of your browser on the Task Bar:
  1. Choose Tools
  2. Then choose Internet Options
  3. Click the Privacy tab
  4. The default setting is medium, which will allow you to accept cookies. To change this setting, move the slider to determine which setting you prefer. If your setting has been set to Custom, click the Advanced button and choose Accept Cookies.
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At the top of your browser on your Task Bar:
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Has my order shipped?
Click on the 'Account' link on the top right corner of the page. Enter your User Name and Password to login. The select Order  History to find out if your order has shipped.

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How do I track my order?
Click on the 'Account' link on the top left corner of the page. Enter your User Name and Password to login. The select Order History to find your order number.  Then click on the tracking number next to  the Order Number that has been shipped.

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When will my backorder arrive?
This product is not currently in stock. We have ordered the product from our supplier, but have not received a date yet as to when we will receive this product. Usually back ordered products ship in 5-7 business days.  Call our customer service department for specific details.

Please use this formula to determine when your order will arrive:

    Shipping Time + Shipping Method = Total Delivery Time
  • Shipment time (the time between ordering a product and that product leaving our warehouse) depends on stock availability. Stock availability is indicated in each product description on our web site.
  • Orders are processed in 1-2 business days from the time they are received.  Please do not count weekends or holidays as business days for processing time.

Please read these explanations of shipping times according to stock availability:

 
Shipping Times According to Stock Availability
In Stock:
Usually ships in 24-48 Business Hours,
if the item is in stock and ready to go.
Custom Built System & Barebone System usually ships in 5-7 business days after the order has been processed as they required assembly, burn-in and testing.
Item Backordered:
On Order
this product is currently not in stock. We have ordered the product from our supplier and will ship your item as soon as possible.
Note: Items that are backordered will be charged and shipped upon receiving in stock (additional shipping charges may apply).
Customer service representative will contact you before charging and processing any and all backordered items.

computerbrain.com does not ship on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. Please allow an additional 24 to 48 hours for weekend orders.

For quicker delivery computerbrain.com ships each item as soon as it is ready, so don't be concerned if your order arrives in separate shipments. To save you money, we calculate shipping charges as if your order shipped all together.

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 My order never arrived
If your shipment never arrived, please double check the tracking information by logging in your User Name and Password to login. The select Order History to find your order number.  Then click on the tracking number next to  the Order Number that has been shipped.  If the tracking information is unavailable or incomplete, please call our customer service department for further assistance.

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How do I cancel an order/item?
If you would like to cancel your order or an item from your order, please call customer service department.
Canceling entire orders:
Most items enter the shipping process 30 minutes after you place your order. You may cancel entire orders within these first 30 minutes. Once an order is charged, a 5% processing fee will be assessed for order cancellation.  Order cannot be cancelled if it has been shipped.

Canceling backordered items:
You can cancel your order for a backordered until the day the item ships.

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 How do I create an Account?
To create a My Account, click on Create a new Account button and enter your information.

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 How do I edit My Account?
To edit your My Account please log in by clicking on My Account link.  Then select the desired edit screen to change your account information.

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 I forgot my password
You can request your password by clicking on forgot your password link. Enter your email address, the one  which you had provided us when creating your account, in the field provided.  Your password will then be emailed to you.

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 How do I return my product or get an RMA Number
All RMA Numbers are issued by our technical support department.  Please call them during the hours of 11am-5pm CST Monday to Friday.  If you need a Return Authorization Number for a product which was shipped incorrect then you can call our customer service department for assistance.

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Do you ship internationally?
computerbrain.com site can only ship or bill to addresses in the United States. We also ship or bill to APOs, FPOs addresses.

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 What is the computerbrain.com Return Policy?
Below you will find the computerbrain.com Return Policy:
  • Prior to returning any item, you must receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. No returns, of any type, will be accepted without an RMA number. Please have the following information on hand when you call to receive an RMA number: Invoice number, Reason for return and course of action sought on the merchandise to be returned.
  • All RMA numbers must appear on your return shipping label. RMA numbers are valid for ten (10) days from issue date.
  • Special Ordered items are purchased by the customer under no refund, no exchange policy. Item description will state 'Special Order, No refunds' on the invoice.
  • Cross shipments are considered as new order and are charged a full price of the product and a non refundable shipping and handling. Defective products, for which the cross ship was made, must be returned with all accessories within 7 business days for full credit. A 15% restocking will be charged if returned between 7 and 30days. No refund will be issued after 30 days or if the product is returned incomplete.  Full credit for defective product applies only in case where a cross shipment is made and not to all product returns.
  • All defective merchandise must be returned within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date.
  • All shipping and insurance charges on all RMA’s must be prepaid by the customer (NO COD’S WILL BE ACCEPTED).
  • All returns for credit or exchange must be done within fifteen (15) days of the invoice date.
  • All returns for credit must be in resalable condition, include original packing material, manuals and all other accessories provided upon original delivery.
  • All returns for refund will be at eighty five percent (85%) of the original purchase price or eighty five percent (85%) of current market price, whichever is lower.
  • Packages refused at the time of delivery will be considered a return and is subject to a 15% restocking fee. Shipping & Handling will be non refundable.
  • Seller cannot guarantee compatibility of the components purchased with customer's existing products unless otherwise mentioned on the copy of the invoice.
  • Once Credit Card is charged, cancelled orders will be charged a 5% order processing fee.
  • Shipping and handling charges are not refundable under any circumstances.
  • Defective Merchandise will be repaired or replaced at Seller’s discretion.
  • Warranty on the CPUs is only 15days from the date it is shipped from our location, unless otherwise advertised. No CPU will be exchanged or refunded under any circumstance after the warranty is over.

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 What are my payment choices?
Please see below to determine the payment methods that we accept

Credit Cards:

  • We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.
  • Please be sure to provide your exact billing address and telephone number--the address and phone number your credit card company has on file for you. Incorrect information may cause a delay in processing your order.
  • We never bill for credit card service fees.
  • You can be confident that your personal and account information is secure at computerbrain.com. We employ the latest encryption technology in all parts of our site that require any personal information.
Checks & Money Orders:
  • We accept personal checks, company checks, cashier's checks and money orders.
  • Simply place an online order, then mail your check or money order with a printed copy of your order confirmation page to:
computerbrain.com
4722 W. Touhy Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Attn: Accounts Receivable
  • Please write your order number on the check.
  • We process your order after we receive your money order or cashier's check.

For personal and company checks, we process your order after the funds clear. Please allow 10-15 banking days after receipt for clearance of funds before the order is processed. We cannot guarantee the availability of a product by the time payment is received and funds clear.

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 Do I have to pay sales tax?
computerbrain.com charges sales tax for orders shipped within Illinois. Sales tax is automatically computed on product(s) costs. To see the total sales tax charged on your order, click on the checkout button underneath your mini-shopping cart on the left of the page.

If you are a reseller in Illinois and would like to be tax exempted, please log on to our reseller section and complete the application.  Resellers with a valid tax exempt certificate will not be charged the sales tax.  computerbrain.com must have a valid copy of your tax exempt certificate along with reseller application for tax exemption.  Sorry, no exceptions.

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computerbrain.com offers a variety of products from a vast variety of manufacturers, divided into dozens of sub-categories within each categories. That's a lot of stuff to sort through, so we created cutting-edge search engines to help you quickly find whatever you want.

Search
The easiest and fastest way to find something in any of our stores is to use the Search located at the top left side of each page. Search throughout the entire computerbrain.com site either by description or item number.

You can search by the name of the product, or features of the products such as manufacturer, product categories, etc.

If you're not sure how to spell something, use a * as a wildcard character. For example, typing in 'hard*' will lead you to Hard Drives.

Browse
Our site is also a great place to browse. Click on any of the categories listed on the left side of the page. Visit our many Weekly Specials and to explore our great buys and closeout deals.

Enjoy a complete shopping experience without ever leaving your seat!

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We've built computerbrain.com with one thing in mind - enabling you and all our customers to buy products better. Within our internet superstore, you'll find many specialty stores you can shop from using the same easy checkout process. Visit any store from anywhere on our site by clicking on one of the store tabs at the top of the screen.

  • Once you're in a store, click on the categories along the left side to explore our deep selection of products.
  • Use the sub categories links on the top of each category page to get to narrow your product search
  • Use the links on the top and bottom of the page to check out important information about your Account.
  • Keep track of your purchases with our mini shopping cart running in the left navigation bar.  Click check out when finished shopping.
  • Need help finding a particular product? Read our search tips.

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What is a computerbrain.com Weekly Special?
computerbrain.com Weekly Special is a promotional offer where a different set of items are offered each day at a reduced price. You can read the terms and conditions for this promotion below.
Every week a different set of products will be offered at an incredibly low price. The special pricing will last for 7 days or until the number of products we set aside for the special pricing runs out, whichever comes first. Act quick, otherwise you will miss out on a great opportunity!
  • The Weekly Specials are promotional/closeout items. Therefore, it cannot be combined with any other promotion, free shipping or coupon offer.
  • Products may/may not have a different price compared to other places within our web site. Advertised price will be honored.
  • Closeout products will only be sold for the quantities available in hand.  Once the available quantity is sold out, the remaining orders may not be filled.

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 Extended Warranty FAQs:
  • Benefits of an computerbrain.com Extended Warranty Plan
    Sometimes trying to communicate with manufacturer's can be difficult, and finding a quality service center isn't easy either.
     
  • computerbrain.com Extended Warranty Plans do all the legwork for you.
    For 1, 2, or 3 years beyond the manufacturer's warranty we will repair/replace your defective product return the repaired item to you. You'll be able to request a repair through our Technical support.
     
  • How do I request a Repair?
    When you purchase a computerbrain.com Extended Warranty you can call our technical support group and request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Then just ship the product back to us and we will take over from there.  It's that easy! When the repair is completed the unit will once again be shipped via UPS ground to you. All charges for shipping, packaging and insurance are covered by your Warranty Plan.  However, you are responsible for all shipping charges to ship the defective product to computerbrain.com warehouse.
     
  • What happens if my product is beyond repair?
    If the Service Center deems that the item is beyond economical repair, the item will be replaced with the same or equivalent model. computerbrain.com may, upon its discretion, decide to issue a store credit for the current value of the defective product towards the purchase of another product.
     
  • When does coverage begin?
    If purchased in conjunction with new computer hardware, your computerbrain.com Warranty Plan begins immediately. Any problems relating to defective exchanges or returns that arise during the computerbrain.com return/exchange time period will be in accordance with such policies.
     
  • What benefit do I receive from the Warranty Plan since the product has a warranty from the manufacturer?
    Unlike most Warranty Plans, the computerbrain.com Warranty Plan supersedes the original manufacturer's warranty to provide several additional benefits for 1 to 3 years from the date of purchase. During the Warranty Plan effective period, we will exchange the defective item and exchange it for you within 3-5 business days. You will never have to locate or deal with a repair center. As with most manufacturers, they would either not accept OEM warranty through an end user, or, in most cases, would take 4-6 weeks before repairing/replacing the defective component.  computerbrain.com warranty will protect your time and investment by replacing with a new/refurbished product within 3-5 business days, thus saving you a lot of time and hassle.

    Terms and Conditions:

    1. Parts may be replaced as opposed to being repaired. Parts may be replaced with those of like kind and quality, and may be new or remanufactured.
    2. The Limit of Liability under this agreement is the least of the purchase price of the product excluding tax and shipping and handling or the repair of the product or a replacement product. If the product cannot be repaired, or if parts are no longer available due to the age of the product or discontinuance by the manufacturer, a product with similar or enhanced features will be shipped to you. Technological advances may result in a replacement product with a lower selling price than the original product. Upon replacement, there is no longer any obligation for the replaced product under this agreement.
    3. computerbrain.com will replace the product after the third confirmed failure of the same component that occurs after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. Upon replacement, there is no longer any obligation for the replaced product under this agreement.
    4. Product must fail during normal usage. The Customer is responsible for all maintenance recommended by manufacturer. In the event the product fails due to lack of recommended maintenance, this Agreement does not cover the repair.
    5. Exchange time will be from the day after the product is returned and does not include shipping time.
    6. This Agreement may be purchased at date of product purchase or any time thereafter up to and including the date of expiration of the shortest part of the original manufacturer's warranty.

    5. What is not Covered:
    1. COLLISION WITH ANY OBJECT, ACTS OF GOD, EXPOSURE TO WEATHER OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, SPILLED LIQUIDS, IMMERSION IN LIQUIDS, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, BATTERY LEAKAGE, THEFT, MISUSE, ABUSE, IMPROPER USE OF ELECTRICAL SOURCE OR IMPROPER CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT.
    2. ITEMS NORMALLY DESIGNED TO BE PERIODICALLY REPLACED BY THE PURCHASER DURING PRODUCT LIFE, SUCH AS CARTRIDGES, BATTERIES, TONER AND DRUMS.
    3. CLEANINGS, ADJUSTMENTS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.
    4. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF UPGRADED INTERNAL COMPUTER COMPONENTS NOT PURCHASED FROM computerbrain.Com.
    5. DAMAGES, IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, GENERAL, OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY SUCH DAMAGES DUE TO DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE AGREEMENT.
    6. LOSS OF USE DURING THE TIME THE PRODUCT IS AT THE REPAIR CENTER.
    7. COSTS FOR ANY DESIGN DEFECTS OR REPAIRS DUE TO THE INABILITY TO PROCESS OR DISPLAY DATE DATA.
    8. BROKEN OR CRACKED LCD SCREENS IN LAPTOPS OR PORTABLE COMPUTERS; BURNED PHOSPHOR IN CRT.
    9. APPLICATION PROGRAMS, OPERATING SOFTWARE OR OTHER SOFTWARE. THE OBLIGOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR RESTORATIONS OF PROGRAMS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO BACK UP ALL COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DATA PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF REPAIR.
    10. REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT OUR PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
    11. COMMERCIALLY USED PRODUCTS.


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Security
At computerbrain.com, we promise that your information is secure. We are a Thawte site. Please click on the Thawte logo to verify our membership, and computerbrain.com's commitment to your security.
We promise to protect your personal information. Any page at computerbrain.com that asks you for personal information is highly secure. Our secure servers protect your information using advanced encryption and firewall technology throughout the ordering process.

Most browsers will show a lock icon in the bottom status bar on secure pages. Look for this icon on any web page that asks for your personal information.

To further ensure your security, we use state-of-the-art SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect your personal information from unauthorized use. computerbrain.com is proud to be a Thawte Secure Site.