Howdy all.
As implied by the title, I'm wondering whether or not it would be a good idea for me to build a computer or to buy one. My current computer is ~5 years old and I've got about ~$1400 total to spend on a new rig.
Now, from what I have read on the forums already, I know pretty much everyone here is in favor of building, but I'm not sure that is the route I want to go.
I have never built a computer myself, so I'm worried whether or not I will be able to put together a machine that runs and runs as well as expected. I am fairly familiar with computers, having replaced graphics cards, RAM, processors, and one motherboard (that wasn't fun), and I feel that's essentially building a computer right there. However, I don't want to buy all of these parts and then not be able to get them all working together.
So, if I've been able to do all of these things, do you think I'd be able to build one up from scratch? Or should I go the "hopefully" hassle-free route and buy one online?
Also, if it matters, I 'm looking for a gaming machine and have about $1400 total to spend. I need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse in addition to the Case and all of the guts, but I'm good on speakers.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
As implied by the title, I'm wondering whether or not it would be a good idea for me to build a computer or to buy one. My current computer is ~5 years old and I've got about ~$1400 total to spend on a new rig.
Now, from what I have read on the forums already, I know pretty much everyone here is in favor of building, but I'm not sure that is the route I want to go.
I have never built a computer myself, so I'm worried whether or not I will be able to put together a machine that runs and runs as well as expected. I am fairly familiar with computers, having replaced graphics cards, RAM, processors, and one motherboard (that wasn't fun), and I feel that's essentially building a computer right there. However, I don't want to buy all of these parts and then not be able to get them all working together.
So, if I've been able to do all of these things, do you think I'd be able to build one up from scratch? Or should I go the "hopefully" hassle-free route and buy one online?
Also, if it matters, I 'm looking for a gaming machine and have about $1400 total to spend. I need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse in addition to the Case and all of the guts, but I'm good on speakers.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!