Advantages of Computer Building!

tHe_c0mputer_gUy · 02-13-2008, 01:05 AM

So it comes down to the question: What would make me want to build my own computer when I can just buy one? In my opinion, I will just name a few, you get exactly what you want for the price you want it. You can repair them yourself better (you know your computer a little better...hypotheticly

. ect., ect... I am about to build one and can't wait to start. Sounds like fun. Just wanted to hear yall's thoughts.

dougland · 02-13-2008, 01:10 AM

Yeah basically what you said, you can choose the parts, they're much better quality, you'll have the actuall OS install disk, cusom/one off. the list goes on. Try getting some pictures of your build up i think i speak for most of the people when i say we love to see build pics.

**oscaryu1** · 02-13-2008, 01:35 AM

You get an exact customization to your needs, experience, cheaper, and you might get longer warranties than prebuilts. (3 year with Intel, lifetime on memory, ect.)

CopperKid · 02-13-2008, 01:44 AM

i think the only advantages of buying prebuilt is a budget (from 300-400 bucks) and its all under warrenty with out having to send individual parts back BUT id much rather build my own...oh i wish i had money

dougland · 02-13-2008, 01:57 AM

copperkid just sell that laptop of yours and you'll have money. Ebay would have that thing gone and have you building a computer pretty easily.

CopperKid · 02-13-2008, 02:03 AM

yea id love to sell it but i think my college would kick my ass

dougland · 02-13-2008, 02:15 AM

Ah not yours then?

CopperKid · 02-13-2008, 03:54 AM

nope they are loaned out by the college
too bad!

dougland · 02-13-2008, 04:11 AM

Thats kinda nice tho. Why dont you just build a budget desktop?

**oscaryu1** · 02-13-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougland

Thats kinda nice tho. Why dont you just build a budget desktop?

Cause if he's at college, he'll also need alot more software and hardware. (Mouse, keyboard, monitor, OS, Office...ect)

02-13-2008, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
tHe_c0mputer_gUy New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Advantages of Computer Building! So it comes down to the question: What would make me want to build my own computer when I can just buy one? In my opinion, I will just name a few, you get exactly what you want for the price you want it. You can repair them yourself better (you know your computer a little better...hypotheticly . ect., ect... I am about to build one and can't wait to start. Sounds like fun. Just wanted to hear yall's thoughts.

02-13-2008, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,154	You get an exact customization to your needs, experience, cheaper, and you might get longer warranties than prebuilts. (3 year with Intel, lifetime on memory, ect.) __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

02-13-2008, 01:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
CopperKid Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 358	i think the only advantages of buying prebuilt is a budget (from 300-400 bucks) and its all under warrenty with out having to send individual parts back BUT id much rather build my own...oh i wish i had money __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 My Rig (:Laptop:) IBM Lenovo T60 Intel Centrino Duo T7200 2.0 GHZ 2 GIG DDR Ram ATI Radeon X1400 512 MB

02-13-2008, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
CopperKid Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 358	yea id love to sell it but i think my college would kick my ass __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 My Rig (:Laptop:) IBM Lenovo T60 Intel Centrino Duo T7200 2.0 GHZ 2 GIG DDR Ram ATI Radeon X1400 512 MB

02-13-2008, 03:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
CopperKid Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 358	nope they are loaned out by the college too bad! __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 My Rig (:Laptop:) IBM Lenovo T60 Intel Centrino Duo T7200 2.0 GHZ 2 GIG DDR Ram ATI Radeon X1400 512 MB

02-13-2008, 01:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 388	Yeah basically what you said, you can choose the parts, they're much better quality, you'll have the actuall OS install disk, cusom/one off. the list goes on. Try getting some pictures of your build up i think i speak for most of the people when i say we love to see build pics.

02-13-2008, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 388	copperkid just sell that laptop of yours and you'll have money. Ebay would have that thing gone and have you building a computer pretty easily.

02-13-2008, 02:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 388	Ah not yours then?

02-13-2008, 04:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
dougland Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 388	Thats kinda nice tho. Why dont you just build a budget desktop?

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