dlewis23 Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 I have built all my computers, and will always do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan314 Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 Sadly i buy because im not skilled enough in computers to build... i do plan to build on in the future though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 I build it is much cheaper that way for me even though there are some cheap units out there but you get what you pay for supposedly anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planatoid Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 Buy? What's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 I've haven't purchased a pre-assembled system in over 7 years. The last one I had was a Dell 436MHz in 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkandra Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 I said to myself that I will never buy any more desktops after I built my first one.Thats because I want to know what is really in it. But I just got a laptop from Walmart though. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 if i want special kit in it i build, if i want a cheap box w/ all the software etc. i buy. those bundles are unbeatable compared to selfbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 Price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBuren Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 i got a good offer from Dell, so i bought it VanBuren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 5, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 i got a good offer from Dell, so i bought it VanBuren do u have the 9100 Pentium D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBuren Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 do u have the 9100 Pentium D? this is what i have http://www.testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=8270.0;all VanBuren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 5, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 this is what i have http://www.testmy.net/forum/index.php?topic=8270.0;all VanBuren even better, thats a really good system u got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanBuren Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 even better, thats a really good system u got there. ty im very happy with it, running smooth and pretty silent, atleast compared to my old one VanBuren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 building one is the only way to get ur money's worth - getting "100s of dollars" worth of dell/compaq software is not my idea of a good computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 Building is the only way to go if you even think about overclocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 building one is the only way to get ur money's worth - getting "100s of dollars" worth of dell/compaq software is not my idea of a good computer like i said, if you want something with non-mainstream (meaning newest graphics cards, for example) building is probably not a bad idea, if you shop around to get the bundles of parts and maybe wait a few weeks to get a rebate on a certain part. but if all you want is an allround box that runs and brings licenses for the os and maybe some other stuff, then you can't beat for example dells packages. take their configs and put them together at newegg or tiger, add the software and see. 400 or so (depending on current offer) for a celeron with a monitor and winxp home and maybe an ms works? even the winxp alone will cost you 80 to 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asaskater Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 DEF. BUILD! If you dont have the knowhow, get a friend to if you can. Built mine from scratch and saved a bundle, but there are + and - to the situation. By building it yourself you give up that wonderful (but in most hellacious) tech support. Although by building you can save hundreds of dollars. For example, since im in college, I was able to purchase Windows XP Pro. for $10...yes $10 (site license)! Even so, just a few weeks ago i built (theoretically for a friend for a price) a top of the line computer with everything you could need, including the new AMD X2 3800+ (I think), and good graphx card, mem, etc. It rounded out to be around $1400-1600 (maybe less, cant remember exact figure). All parts were chosen from Tigerdirect.com and being a NC native all i would have to do is pick up the parts from the store. This computer was easily compared to the top-of-the-line Dell XPS system, or some Alienware systems. Sidenote: Alienware is a bad comparison, yes they are expensive and over priced computers but they are awesome systems. The tech support is phenominal and lifelong as well, the bundled software is programs that you actually want. Many times also these systems will contain hardware and software that hasnt even been publicly released for individual purchase yet. Personally I wouldnt own one, but dont get me wrong, they are one bad ass system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 i agree with you 100% you put together high end kit, which is the only way to save money compared to oem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barleywine Posted December 5, 2005 CID Share Posted December 5, 2005 I had made some changes to computers that I bought in the past and just recently built this one as a sorta "Frankenstein" from some old and new parts. It was fun do it myself and I think I learned a bit by doing it. I do not think that I can build a computer cheaper than one could buy a computer, but maybe build one with better quality components for cheaper than one could buy a really top of the line rig. I am not really a geek, but I have somewhat geekish tendancies in my hobbies and I have enjoyed building this machine and I think that it is well worth the effort for anyone who wants to learn a little about how these amazing machines that we take so for granted work and are put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amc11890 Posted December 31, 2005 CID Share Posted December 31, 2005 I bought a pre built compaq four years ago w/128mb of ram and a 40 GB hard drive, 40x cd burner ,amd athlon xp 1800,and oh yeah a 200watt ps, compaq monitor, hp printer all for 239$ (there were alot of rebates) from staples. As u can see in my sig i basically upgraded everything on it besides the procesor and mobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHalf Posted December 31, 2005 CID Share Posted December 31, 2005 Definitely build. You can learn soo much that way and save the $$$ buying hardware. Doing a lot of research helps, save cash and build your PC for tomorrow, another words be ready for upgrades. TheHalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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