would it be cheaper to just buy a gaming computer than to build one? i subscribed to a computer magazine and they have some really good deals on gaming systems. idk tho... i might rather want to build my own system. only because im sort of a techie kinda person. i love tinkering with electronics. computers mostly so i think i'd rather save up more an build the system i want. what do you guys think?
Building a gaming pc or buying one??
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typhoonblue
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in my opinion, buy a gaming computer is better
Stoic Sentinel
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Building, deffo, most gaming OEM retailers over-price their components WAY too much.
Why would you rather buy a gaming computer? Just curious, nothing wrong with an opinion.
Why would you rather buy a gaming computer? Just curious, nothing wrong with an opinion.
BuddyLee81
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+1 I was thinking the same thing. Across from where I live, an intel i7 920 costs $450. Crazy as hell...
etzelr1990
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Yeah ive noticed they like to use a good processor and a decent video card to reel you in to make it seem like its a good deal. However they definitely go cheap on the powersupply, motherboard, and ram. Its definitely much better to go with building one instead of buying one value for money.
Drenlin
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The only time I would ever buy one is if I picked the parts to go in it and was basically just paying for someone to put it together. Maybe someplace like iBuyPower...they offer a good warranty on the finished product, and lifetime tech support.
Other than that, you'll potentially save a good $1000 on a gaming computer if you build it instead of buying it.
Other than that, you'll potentially save a good $1000 on a gaming computer if you build it instead of buying it.