corey0928 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm still currently in the market for a new computer and was wondering if there are any benefits of building a computer over buying one from a manufacturer. I feel like building one can add up $ real fast but I like the idea of building it from scratch. Any way opinions, comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well, the main benefits of building your own is that you pick what you want to put, already assembled computers tend to have some stuff you don't need or use, or sometimes the motherboard is crap, or the PSU is crap as well. 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 you completely control the customization of the rig. how much ram YOU want. how big/many storage drives YOU want. you are proud of yourself for assembling it and having it work. i'm inclined to believe that picking part by part is cheaper than pre-built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k3n12ock Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Building: Use of better parts at your disposal Manufacturer: Warranty? 05 xB - (2) EVIL 18s - (2) BC3500s - NO WALL Channel 1: http://www.youtube.com/k3n12ock Channel 2: http://www.youtube.com/MrK3n12ock2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaker Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 You get support from a pre-built computer, but most parts you buy have at least a year warranty on them anyway . . . but thats up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Lol at technical support and warranty, I'm my own technical support lol 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Cool LEDs in your tower! Nvidia ftw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 you have to know what you're doing obviously...lol I could buy everything, but wouldn't have a clue how to put it all together Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Pretty much what everyone said. Pre-built (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, etc.): Warranty support w/ options for extended warranty as well as in-home service Plug in, power on, done Few choices for component upgrades (CPU, RAM, storage) Manufacturers cut costs by using lower-quality components Costs more than building it yourself Limited upgradability Boutique (iBuyPower, Alienware, Falcon Northwest, Digital Storm, etc.): Warranty support w/ options for extended warranty as well as in-home service Plug in, power on, done More choices for component upgrades (CPU, RAM, storage, graphics, some case options) Generally use better components than pre-built units Costs a lot more than building it yourself Limited upgradability Custom built by you (or someone you know): No warranty support for the whole machine. Each part is warrantied separately. You must service/troubleshoot it yourself (24-hour tech support?) You have to build it and install the OS/programs yourself. It will take a few hours out of your day 100% customization. Pick the exact parts you want and put them in the case that fits your style Becasue you're picking the parts you want (and you have us to help) you can avoid buying low-quality or unreliable components Costs less to get the same specs as a pre-built or boutique unit. Keep that money in the bank or put it toward purchasing more powerful parts Tons of upgradability (dependent on your hardware choices) wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1ghtsn1p3r Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 If you want a custom rig, but don't want to build it yourself, a local shop might be able to do it for you. There are also "boutique" builders sites out there. You pick the base package, then you have the option to customize it to how you would like it, then they build it and ship it to you. One example: http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Chimera_4-E1 Building it yourself isn't that hard. The hard part is figuring out what to buy, since you have to take into account what you are going to be doing with it, if the parts are compatible (with each other and software/OS/drivers), quality, etc. 2016 Ford Focus SE No build log yetDC Audio 1.2K2x DC Audio Level 2 10" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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