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Im having a computer built from a family friend who owns a wholesale computer software and hardware company. I got pretty basic stuff. 1GB of memory, 160 GB hard drive, dvd/ cd burner, 17 in lcd monitor, and he said the price is about 1500. I look in best buy add for an HP that has 2GB of memory, 320 GB hard drive, burners 17 in monitor, etc for $850. Is there a difference in the quality of hardware used for brand names (gateway, dell, HP, etc) than what an expert or insider in computer will use? thanks

2007-02-02 05:15:26 · 7 answers · asked by osulax32 1 in Computers & Internet Hardware Other - Hardware

7 answers

i agree with Yoi_55

2007-02-02 05:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by sammy 5 · 0 1

The above points are valid, but there is no way on earth your basic computer should cost $1500. You are being ripped off by the family friend, even if they're using good parts.

HP are usually reasonably well built with not too bad parts, and think of the saving and the extra grunt that additional memory will give you.

What are the other specs (graphics card, processor, memory speeds etc.)?

2007-02-02 05:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Whateverandeverandamen 2 · 0 0

Usually, a hard drive is a hard drive, memory is memory, etc... Providing all components work, their isn't usually a huge difference. The reason why your friend is charging more is probably because Best Buy computer manufacturers order parts in bulk and can save money on building many systems. It used to be that building it yourself was cheaper, but this is not the case anymore. $1500 for what you are getting sounds like a lot.

2007-02-02 05:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0 0

here is what I built for myself for 1500 dollars:

EVGA motherboard 680i with Nvidia chipset
2 Gb of PC 6400 Ram (800 MHz)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Processor
Nvidia 7950 PCI-E video card.
Plextor dual layer dvd burner. (dont remember the speeds)
Segate 300 GB Sata hard drive 7200 Rpm
Antec 650 Watt power supply
Logitec Multimedia keyboard
Microsoft optical mouse
Extra large Gaming case w/5 fans, integrated usb, firewire, and multiple leds included.
Windows XP Professional, OEM verison
Mcafee (sp?) internet security suite.

I bought a separate Samsung 32" lcd tv to use for a monitor, but 17" monitors are cheap now, you can find one easily for under 200 bucks.

bottom line, the family "friend" is charging you probably almost double what he is paying. But there is no way to know for sure unless you find out what motherboard, processor, specific type of memory, optical drives(s), etc he is giving you.

2007-02-02 07:19:05 · answer #4 · answered by Steve 5 · 0 0

Not so much for hard drives. There are a limited number of hard drive manufacturers and I have not heard of any having more problems than others. The main thing to look for (other than the specs) is the warranty. You will tend to find slower drives with less cache used prebuilt PCs.

Memory is a different proposition. I would stick with name brand memory rather than generic memory which is what you will often find in prebuilt PCs.

2007-02-02 05:24:26 · answer #5 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0 0

Basic rule: the cheaper the computer, the cheaper the parts. There is a definite difference in the brands of parts, for the most part.

2007-02-02 05:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 1 1

WINDOWS

2016-05-24 05:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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