Branded or assembled
- Thread starter Hanamichi
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well, it is really a hassle to build a computer. It was my first time building a computer also, and trust me, it is harder than you think. When I calculated the same system at www.abs.com, it costed about $1300 ish. The total system costed me about $800 from newegg. you if you think the time and hassle worth more than $500 dollars, get the computer from a manufacturer.
The_Other_One
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If you want something really cheap, a pre-built is typically cheaper than trying to build your own. However, the quality is usually quite low as well(flimsy casing, ports flexing. possibly used parts inside). More expensive pre-builts might be better, but some manufacturers still use the same parts as with even their cheapest(Dell uses the same cheap cases for most all their models)...
With a custom build, you know exactly what's going inside the computer. If you ever want to upgrade or want something special when you build it(that may not be offered by computer companies) doing it yourself is the way to go. However, you don't always know every part will work(DOA's and such). Plus, at times, there can be minor incompatibilities with computer parts. Typically RAM is the culprit.
With a custom build, you know exactly what's going inside the computer. If you ever want to upgrade or want something special when you build it(that may not be offered by computer companies) doing it yourself is the way to go. However, you don't always know every part will work(DOA's and such). Plus, at times, there can be minor incompatibilities with computer parts. Typically RAM is the culprit.
Agree with this paragraph. If you want to upgrade like the other one said, its easier and probably cheaper. It also helps whenn you get a custom computer if your into extreme gaming and overclocking. Building a computer is pretty easy, unless you 1) break something 2) get a DOA item 3) short something out
g.raham
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I think building it yourself is the way to go, if you have some general experience.
Plus, warranty is usually better in my opinion.
Usually buying from retail stores or buying a pre-built computer gives you approx. what 3 years? and retail stores charge you a lot to do something simple.
and building your own computer warranty is better in my opinion again.
if you can identify what is wrong (example the ram) then you can just replace it or get an exchange.
also, you know what your getting and whats inside your computer as others mentioned.
but there can always be problems when building your own.
Plus, warranty is usually better in my opinion.
Usually buying from retail stores or buying a pre-built computer gives you approx. what 3 years? and retail stores charge you a lot to do something simple.
and building your own computer warranty is better in my opinion again.
if you can identify what is wrong (example the ram) then you can just replace it or get an exchange.
also, you know what your getting and whats inside your computer as others mentioned.
but there can always be problems when building your own.
