Share this article
Aria PC Technology Becomes Latest Computer Supplier to Accept Bitcoin
UK-based PC component supplier Aria PC Technology is now accepting bitcoin payments.
By Pete Rizzo
Updated Sep 11, 2021, 10:21 a.m. Published Feb 11, 2014, 10:51 p.m.
Major UK-based PC component and hardware supplier Aria PC Technology is now accepting bitcoin for payments.
Aria was established more than 20 years ago, though its focus has shifted over the years from brick-and-mortar operations to e-commerce.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today. See all newsletters
The e-tailer began accepting bitcoin on 7th February, choosing to mention the news as an aside in a Twitter post announcing the launch of the new Gladiator Mining Frame.
Introducing the Aria Bitcoin Mining Frame... plus... we are accepting Bitcoins as payment from Monday! http://t.co/wUxZTP3wQ3
— Aria PC Technology (@Aria_Technology) February 7, 2014
As a result, the decision came without the typical fanfare that has become common when major merchants add bitcoin payments.
Rather, the news spread slowly, ebbing out via social media and through message board discussions.
Product selection and checkout
Aria offers a wide range of computer components that can be used for specialty mining rigs, as well as traditional PCs, including fans and cooling accessories, processors, power supplies, hard drives and more. In addition, those who want to buy consumer goods will find Aria offers laptops, TVs and video game accessories, among other general electronic store fare.
Bitcoin purchasers who attempt to complete an order may first be surprised not to see bitcoin as a payment option at the "Shopping Basket" stage.
Rather, these shoppers must log in with their accounts and enter additional information before finding the option at the "Payment & Confirmation" stage of the checkout.
Industry impact
With the announcement, Aria becomes the latest computer-focused e-commerce company to add bitcoin as a payment option. The news notably follows TigerDirect's 23rd January decision to start taking the virtual currency.
TigerDirect's top products in the aftermath of the announcement were computer accessories, including video cards, power units and tablets, which may have convinced more tech merchants there is an overlap between their customer base and the currency's devoted user base.
Just last week Scan Computers, one of Britain’s biggest computer retailers, revealed that it would start taking bitcoins via BitPay.
As a result of these announcements and subsequent sales successes, it seems likely that more tech-focused merchants could follow suit.
Image credit: Row of computers via Shutterstock
Additional reporting by Nermin Hajdarbegovic
More For You
What to know:
- As of October 2025, GoPlus has generated $4.7M in total revenue across its product lines. The GoPlus App is the primary revenue driver, contributing $2.5M (approx. 53%), followed by the SafeToken Protocol at $1.7M.
- GoPlus Intelligence's Token Security API averaged 717 million monthly calls year-to-date in 2025 , with a peak of nearly 1 billion calls in February 2025. Total blockchain-level requests, including transaction simulations, averaged an additional 350 million per month.
- Since its January 2025 launch , the $GPS token has registered over $5B in total spot volume and $10B in derivatives volume in 2025. Monthly spot volume peaked in March 2025 at over $1.1B , while derivatives volume peaked the same month at over $4B.
More For You
Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong
Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits.
What to know:
- HashKey Holdings' shares fell about 5% in their Hong Kong trading debut, highlighting investor caution despite the company's dominant market position.
- The company reported significant losses due to its ultra-low fee strategy, which has not kept pace with operating costs.
- HashKey's growth is increasingly tied to Hong Kong's regulatory framework, affecting its market outlook.
Top Stories
