EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-848) of Creative Computers, Inc. of our report dated February 3, 1999 appearing on page F-2 of this Form 10-K. /s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Los Angeles, California March 31, 1999