Buy or Build a New PC?

[fermlour]

I always like to set up my pc, is much cheaper and I can choose each component separately.
That way I can adjust the computer's ability to fit my needs! anyone of you has already built your own pc?

 

[apriapism]

I was talking to someone about this earlier. I personally think building a PC is much better, and is also in ways cheaper. What you should do is take a look at a few guides online that can tell you where to start looking for parts for your PC. There's always parts on sale, and can save you a great amount of money rather than buying a already build one. Take a look at a few youtube videos, that's where a friend of mine started, he spent $800 on a top line gaming PC.

 

[seafood]

I think building a PC is better. You get to pick the components of it and you can customize it to your liking. I think it's cheaper than buying one too. My brother built his own computer and he loves it. Plus, the feeling you get when you finally complete your PC is worth it. The feeling of building something with your own bare hands and seeing it completed.

 

[fermlour]

I think the same, I have a friend who rode a lot more than one pc and mac total (without screen) and he paid 500 €!
Because I think you pay more is the windows installation, the programs, as he used the pirated windows 7, it was very cheap

 

[pietastesgood]

Building is far cheaper, as you can just pick out parts, and there's also the bit that oftentimes buying a PC doesn't guarantee you get all the components you want. By building, you can sidestep such problems.

 

[thethirdeye]

Honestly, if you play games, build a PC and don't think twice. However, just for a normal PC, you would probably be paying more if you built a PC just for basic internet access or whatever. Gaming PC's pre-built cost around $600, where you could build the exact same for around $300-$400! Plus, nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing your creation run for the first time.

 

[dowdyrich]

Yeh if you are really particular about the specs of your box, building is the best option. The best part is like someone else said, you can find components on sale for pretty good prices, especially nowadays. If you are not that particular and don't want the hassle you can find 'decent' PC's on sale. But they will not compare to what you can build yourself. And it is not as hard as some people make it out to be.

 

[Khronic]

Building a PC is much better. Getting a prebuilt desktop isn't a great idea, it's both overpriced and underpowered when compared to PCs that you can build. You can build a PC on almost any budget and a really good one that can play most games from $600-700 dollars. Not to mention if you have 1,000 to spend, then you can make a really great PC that will last for a good amount of time.

 

[NasAssassin]

Many people opt to buy gaming PC such as one from the Alienware series especially when they have a bit more cash handy.
Personally I think that building your on PC is a lot more cost effective, as you are in control of everything little detail, from the Processor to the Graphics Card.

 

[xlSynergy_imported3]

My PC has been built by my brother, but if I were to get a gaming PC, I would buy one. I fear that I will mess up big time if I were to build my own PC. What's cool about building your own PC though is that you get to pick everything and customize everything.

 

[dsspra]

Building your own computer is almost always better, you save a lot of money and In my opinion it just feels better to use a computer that you assembled. I personally have never build my own PC but for my next one I think I'm going to instead of buying a mediocre per-assembled one

 

[xlSynergy_imported3]

Building your own computer is almost always better, you save a lot of money and In my opinion it just feels better to use a computer that you assembled. I personally have never build my own PC but for my next one I think I'm going to instead of buying a mediocre per-assembled one

I forgot to point that out, you save a lot of money. I built mine for a total of $700 after tax and it runs every game on Ultra (BF3, Tomb Raider) everything. I never had a problem. However, it took my brother 3 hours to build it (it was his first time). I don't think I wanna go through that hassle, so I'll probably pay the extra $300 and buy one, the next time I get a gaming PC.

 

[kamy]

Always better to build your own for one you can take pride in the computer you built and when you buy it from somewhere you always end up paying more. Also with the parts you but you always have a manufactures warranty but you may not do so if you buy a pre-built computer.

 

[Thatguy1232123]

I haven't yet but I really want to soon! I'm currently saving up money but for nothing specific, so I'll probably end up spending it on a new computer. I've only ever had just two computers, one desktop and one laptop and both were prebuilt. They aren't bad, but they aren't anywhere near what I want for things like gaming and video editing.

 

[Monteti]

Yes I built this PC a few years ago. It's a pretty simple thing to do once you get your bearings. The only thing I almost messed was that I didn't realize you need an AMD motherboard for AMD CPUs and vice versa. Anyway, it came out to about $1000 and it usually still manages to run games on high. Much cheaper than a pre-built.

 

[visto]

If you have the knowledge, build it, always go for that. I helped a friend do that a couple years back, couldn't have done it alone. But his comp is blazing fast.

 

[CrispyEggos]

I would definitely build it. When I can afford it, I'll probably get all of the components and then (since I'm not very technical) have a friend or somebody do the actual build for me. Not sure how hard it is, but I don't want to screw anything up. Something about going into an electronics store and have people tell me about machines doesn't really thrill me. They're not as knowledgeable as they should be.

 

[thethirdeye]

I would definitely build it. When I can afford it, I'll probably get all of the components and then (since I'm not very technical) have a friend or somebody do the actual build for me. Not sure how hard it is, but I don't want to screw anything up. Something about going into an electronics store and have people tell me about machines doesn't really thrill me. They're not as knowledgeable as they should be.

Honestly building is so easy, although it is quite overwhelming if you don't know all the parts. If I were you, just, once you have around $500-$600, go on newegg and order some parts. It's basically just screwing things in and plugging in cables. The hardest part of building a PC is installing the CPU though.

 

[GreenCamino]

I know pretty much nothing about computers and would have a very hard time building one that will perform well and be able to play all my games without ridiculously overspending. If you are like me I suggest to just buy a nice HP laptop with quad core processors and a Radeon Graphics card. It wasn't much over $500 or $600 and this thing can perform. I can play anything on it, even Arma II with the graphics settings maxed out and experience no lag whatsoever. I don't really know much about the technical specifications but it does the job just fine for all purposes, gaming and more.

 

[datdude910]

I would make one if you have the experience because on my first time it took me 14 hours to make one. Now it only takes me an hour or so. I like making my computer as it's already exactly how I want it. If I get a store bought computer then it will more than likely not have everything I want.