Hello again. I just stumbled across this forum the other day and in one of my others posts, someone suggested I build a computer instead of buy a new one. So I thought I'd make a post here and see if you guys can help me figure out if it is worth it to build one.
Basically I need a new desktop because mine is 6 years old and I am going to start organizing and editing my photos and video better. I can't even play new HD video I shoot from my camcorder on my computer now without it stuttering and pausing all the time. I don't play games though so what I mentioned above will be the most laboring on it. In the past I have ordered Dell's and always tend to get a little more than I need because the extra $20 here and $50 there doesnt seem like much. But anyways, a couple models I was looking at were something like this Gateway or this HP from Costco. Another option was a Dell XPS 8100, core I5-650, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB video, 1TB drive, and 24 inch monitor for $1040. The specs can be tweaked a little there but that is just an example.
So these three models are in the $800-$1040 range and that is what my budget is, including a 23-24 inch monitor which these come with. I would think the specs on these are more than adequate for what I need, so what do you guys think? If I can build one the same or better and end up saving several hundred dollars, I would consider it. But if it is going to be close to the same price or just save around $100 or so, then buying might be the way to go. What do you think?
Basically I need a new desktop because mine is 6 years old and I am going to start organizing and editing my photos and video better. I can't even play new HD video I shoot from my camcorder on my computer now without it stuttering and pausing all the time. I don't play games though so what I mentioned above will be the most laboring on it. In the past I have ordered Dell's and always tend to get a little more than I need because the extra $20 here and $50 there doesnt seem like much. But anyways, a couple models I was looking at were something like this Gateway or this HP from Costco. Another option was a Dell XPS 8100, core I5-650, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce G310 512MB video, 1TB drive, and 24 inch monitor for $1040. The specs can be tweaked a little there but that is just an example.
So these three models are in the $800-$1040 range and that is what my budget is, including a 23-24 inch monitor which these come with. I would think the specs on these are more than adequate for what I need, so what do you guys think? If I can build one the same or better and end up saving several hundred dollars, I would consider it. But if it is going to be close to the same price or just save around $100 or so, then buying might be the way to go. What do you think?
