EXHIBIT 23.1

                                                                             

                                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

         We have issued our report dated March 12, 1998, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of CHS
Electronics, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997. We hereby
consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration
Statements of CHS Electronics, Inc. on Forms S-8 (1997 Chief Executive Officer
Stock Option Plan -- File No. 333-40537, effective November 19, 1997; Directors
and Officers 1997 Stock Option Plan -- File No. 333-40545, effective November
19, 1997; 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended -- File No. 333-40547, effective
November 19, 1997; 1998 Employee Stock Purchase Plan to be filed on or about
August 20, 1998).

                                                     GRANT THORNTON, LLP

Miami, Florida
August 20, 1998