Buy or Build a New PC?

[Gamer]

We should always build a new pc rather buying it. Assembling the parts is the best way to get best things for your pc.
I assembled my pc...i do it...don't know about others....but building is better than buying. (Y)

 

[GoodGorilla]

Building it yourself is the way to go. It is much cheaper than buying an allready built PC and you can customize any part you wan't. The price on a built computer is actually very high compared to if you buy the parts and make it yourself. Also I find it fun to build a PC yourself. It feels more like it is your PC afterwords aswell.

 

[NickJ]

I just buy. If something runs down like the hard drive or power supply unit (PSU), I can just buy a new one and install it myself. I like the feel of buying a whole new tower with horsepower and such. Too bad we can't build our own monitors though. I prefer CRT's to flat screens for work purposes. Movies and gaming are better on Flatscreens though.

 

[xlSynergy_imported3]

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.

That's crazy. It took you 14 hours for your first one!? Only took my brother about 3-4 hours. Anyways, if you can make one in an hour now, that's pretty nice!

 

[sbatz72]

I have never built a PC. I think it is something I would like to do in the near future. It does seem to be less expensive than buying one. I think to add to the one I have would be okay as well. I have already successfully changed the hard drive by myself. I think I will be changing the graphics card here in a minute.

 

[sbatz72]

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.

I know those gaming PCs can be expensive. I was looking at those Alien ones. Wow, I cannot believe it. I would like to turn this PC I am on into a gaming PC. I think I will take a look at some of those YouTube videos and find out where to get parts. I was looking at Walmart.com, Amazon, and eBay. I do not know all the parts I will need though.

 

[sbatz72]

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.

Would you recommend I just build upon this PC. Or would you recommend one purchase the back and all the parts. I have one that I can build slowly. I think I will do that. Then I can still surf and be online while I am slowly building it.

 

[sbatz72]

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.

This is my problem. I do not seem to have any cash available to buy one of those Alienware computers. I would like a great gaming PC. I never thought I had the capabilities of building my own PC. I think I can give it a try after all I did change out my hard drive. Why should I pay someone $400 to do it. If I had an extra $400 I would have bought a new inexpensive computer from Best Buy.

 

[NickJ]

I know those gaming PCs can be expensive. I was looking at those Alien ones. Wow, I cannot believe it. I would like to turn this PC I am on into a gaming PC. I think I will take a look at some of those YouTube videos and find out where to get parts. I was looking at Walmart.com, Amazon, and eBay. I do not know all the parts I will need though.

Getting computer parts from E-bay is persona non grata. There aren't enough broken PC's on E-bay to get parts for use. Although I suspect a lot of bidders on e-bay bid on computers so they can get them, strip the parts, and then build their own PC's.

 

[Striker1one]

The only time I purchased a pre-built PC was when I was about 15 or 16 and didn't know any better. It was a simple $250 eMachines PC and served me use in my own room. It wasn't until I started getting into games like Counter-Strike: Source and Combat Arms did I realize that I needed to upgrade. At the time, I had absolutely NO idea what to do, so I turned to a friend. After he told me I needed to upgrade my Motherboard and GPU, I did so and just experience how much of a difference that made, I was hooked. Since then, I've been building my own computer, and computers for friends piece by piece. It's cheaper, more reliable, and more fun for those who like it.

Buying a pre-built PC is not only expensive, but it comes loaded with so much extra software and junk that it's usually a lot slower then what they advertise. Other then that, a good portion of the time, you're mainly paying for the BRAND name. I always get a little sick to my stomach when someone tells me they bought a $2000+ alienware PC, when I could have built the same exact thing for under $900, or spent a few more to make it even BETTER.

Generally put, if you know how, you should always build your own PC, especially if it's going to be used for gaming. If you're just looking for a computer to browse the net on, go pre-built, but look for a cheap one. You don't need a Ivy Bridge Core i7 with a 1 Terabyte hard drive just to watch Netflix and use Facebook/Twitter

 

[BigBenny]

I would definitely build my own PC, it definitely is expensive but the good thing is that you get to tweak it to your own preferences say a faster/ the fastest CPU in the market, an off the market cooling system and the like.

 

[NickJ]

The only time I purchased a pre-built PC was when I was about 15 or 16 and didn't know any better. It was a simple $250 eMachines PC and served me use in my own room. It wasn't until I started getting into games like Counter-Strike: Source and Combat Arms did I realize that I needed to upgrade. At the time, I had absolutely NO idea what to do, so I turned to a friend. After he told me I needed to upgrade my Motherboard and GPU, I did so and just experience how much of a difference that made, I was hooked. Since then, I've been building my own computer, and computers for friends piece by piece. It's cheaper, more reliable, and more fun for those who like it.

Buying a pre-built PC is not only expensive, but it comes loaded with so much extra software and junk that it's usually a lot slower then what they advertise. Other then that, a good portion of the time, you're mainly paying for the BRAND name. I always get a little sick to my stomach when someone tells me they bought a $2000+ alienware PC, when I could have built the same exact thing for under $900, or spent a few more to make it even BETTER.

Generally put, if you know how, you should always build your own PC, especially if it's going to be used for gaming. If you're just looking for a computer to browse the net on, go pre-built, but look for a cheap one. You don't need a Ivy Bridge Core i7 with a 1 Terabyte hard drive just to watch Netflix and use Facebook/Twitter

You're also paying for the look and model though. I've seen some fancy computers towers out there recently that are tricked and pimped out like rims on a car or something. And they are $2,500 and up.

 

[TheViper]

The PC I have now is premade. Though, the one I will get next will be custom built. I think in the long haul custom build will be more beneficial then premade.

 

[BigBenny]

You're also paying for the look and model though. I've seen some fancy computers towers out there recently that are tricked and pimped out like rims on a car or something. And they are $2,500 and up.

$2500??? That's crazy, who spends that kind of money on a computer tower, I wouldn't even dare spend $800 on a tower let alone $ 2500 (unless it comes with a 80 inch touch screen ). But well, I guess if you got money to burn you can always waste it in a blinged computer.

 

[Canarez]

As said before, if you can build a PC, definitely do it. I wouldn't recommend it though if you have no prior experience with computers. Make sure your motherboard and other things are going to fit properly into your casing. Also another key point you should remember is to buy around 2~3 fans and THINK about how the heat is going to exit from your casing. If you have the fans placed oddly it can overheat. Keep that in mind and you should be good. Good luck bud.

 

[xlSynergy_imported3]

As said before, if you can build a PC, definitely do it. I wouldn't recommend it though if you have no prior experience with computers. Make sure your motherboard and other things are going to fit properly into your casing. Also another key point you should remember is to buy around 2~3 fans and THINK about how the heat is going to exit from your casing. If you have the fans placed oddly it can overheat. Keep that in mind and you should be good. Good luck bud.

Yeah, some people do it thinking that all you need is a brain and hands to do it, and they think it's really simple. People see the Newegg videos where the build PCs in like 30 minutes, but they don't notice that those are professionals.

 

[NickJ]

Building a PC also takes time. Lots of people are pressed for time and prefer to spend their time doing other things. It's always easier to just pull out the plastic, and order a new PC.

 

[cyberian]

I'd build a new PC. You would never get the best bang for your buck unless you chose all your parts yourself. I also think it's really fun building the PC and putting the parts together, it's a good learning experience.

 

[supr3mefx]

There are benefits for both options because when you buy an already built PC you save a lot of time. However, there is nothing better than carefully comparing prices and picking out specific parts you want when building a PC. In the end, it is cheaper and if you already have a nice cooling case for the parts you will really have an awesome machine ready to play!