why buy a manufactured pc when you could build your own and upgrade without the hassle?

Answer 1

Several reasons I can think of. First, myself I've never bought a manufactured PC. I've built my own all the time. But, companies for example buy manufactured PCs because in the long/short run it's cheaper. With a manufactured PC your paying for support and a warranty. Your paying for the idea that if anything goes wrong with it you can call someone up and get the part fedexed to you overnight. Also major companies that use pcs in their enviroment will cost more to build each individual PC. Think like this you hire a PC tech guy in your company and he/she buys all the harddrives, motherboards, vidoe cards. Then he/she has to put each and every computer togeter. Think how much that will cost in labor that you have to pay this person. Even though you may be experienced with building your own PC if you make some sort of mistake with the PC and it's compatability of hardware/software you are screwed (ex. The video card incompatable with a game etc..). A manufactured PC company does a lot of research to make sure their PCs are completely compatable with everything. Also if there are any mistakes you can come after the PC company.

Answer 2

Many many factors to consider...
I've been in the IT field for almost 15 years & building any PC or server is a non issue for me yet I stll choose to buy (high end units) from HP or IBM (Intellistation series).

This is because experience has taught me that a computer is a lot more than the sum of its parts.
A great deal of research & engineering goes into the design of these computers.

All internal components are severly tested for compatability (under countless scenarios).
Many are put through 1000 hours + of "full system load" to detemine any weak links in the hardware & software for errors, overheating, etc ...

Upgrading is not an issue .... the HP I'm on right now uses Nvidia, Western Digital, LG, Hyundai RAM, etc .... nothing in it cannot be replaced by a store bought equivilant.
The case will accomodate any type of mainboard or accessory ... doesn't have to be by HP.

Then there is the operating system & the software. Unless you already have it (or pirate it) ... this is an expensive part of building your own PC.
Add the work & time to shop for & assemble & install everything .... you don't save much .... if anything at all it actually costs more.

Then there is the service & support..... one call to HP & I have a replacement part at my door the next morning.

Yes .... all the newby PC enthusiasts out there will give me a "thumbs down" ...
..... I understand .... I used to think like them.

Years of working in the field & dozens of my own PCs later has convinced me otherwise.

regards,
Philip T

Answer 3

There is comfort in brand-names regardless if it is computer, clothing, appliances...

While politically incorrect, most people are not computer-literated enough about the issues in either side of the fence, although I tend to think the kind of people have no idea on how to build anyway. For them manufactured deal is way to go.

My friend whose comparatively literated in this once put a VESA video card in ISA slot and wondering why it didn't work until my arrival. Most others are afraid of breaking components since the core of a hardware assembly do require forces that rivals grease-monkeys'.

You have another choice: partly-built/barebone. My desktop is assembled with that as basis, It addresses some newbie concerns.

Answer 4

Most people will buy the premade computer because they do not know how to build a computer. There are sites on the web to help like this:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/11/20/how_to_build_part_1/
But many people are unsure about putting it together themselves. There is also the lies in adds proclaiming the manufactured computer can do alot of stuff, play 3d games and etc, but reality it's only meant for simple task. But not too many people play 3d games on the computer. And for them, that "simple" computer is more then good enough.
Sad part is not too many will check with their local computer store that can usually meet or beat the "brand-name" computers, that can be custom built, and doesn't have to be erased to "fix" an issue.
Funny part is if they do go with a band name computer, it's really the local computer store that usually does the repair (contracted from the brand name company).

Answer 5

I think alot of people believe it would be best to buy a pc with a huge contract for repair / replacement if something goes wrong. Sadly the fail to realize when that contract is done then they start all over again with a very out dated machine from that point on.
Then again maybe some folk just plainly computer illiterate.

Answer 6

Most people feel buying a prebuilt manufactured pc is the way to go. This way they do not have to choose parts and go through the labor which they are not comfortable doing. I personally agree though. If you have the know how and feel ambitious, you can get a higher quality and cheaper pc if you do it yourself.