What is the best and most inexpensive site for building custom PCs?

Question

I need a new pc but don't have a whole lot of money to work with. Also, I don't have a credit card or a checking account, so some place that will hold my order until they receive my money and will let me send a money order would be perfect.

Answer 1

I custom build computers, and i guaranty you, that you will not find any systems cheaper than mine,


so just message me if you are interested.

Answer 2

Is it more efficient? Only if you are familiar with computer components and have plenty of spare time to research, compare, shop and build. If you have a busy lifestyle and are in a hurry to get your new computer up and going, then go ahead and buy pre-assembled. Is it inexpensive? This is a relative term and depends on your income level and computer budget. The key to keeping costs down is to do some wise shopping. As has been said above, for a low to mid range system, you might as well buy a preassembled system because you will not realize a significant savings. The computer industry is very competitive and profit margins are very low at this time. Be aware that Alienware was bought by Dell in 2006. Dell’s higher end systems are now being made by Alienware using the Dell logo. Alienware still has a good reputation, but you also pay for that reputation as well as for the computer. There are many other good pc builders with much more competitive prices for the exact same components. For a high-end gaming system you can save some bucks by building it yourself. For example, I recently did some comparisons for a friend who was considering a high-end gaming system. The pre-assembled system from Alienware that he was considering was nearly $7,000. I spec'd out the same components for a self-build for over $2,000 less. Computer manufacturers can of course buy components cheaper than you or I can in most instances because they buy them in bulk quantities and get better discounts. Then, they must add their labor costs to assemble them, their overhead costs for their factory, utilities, insurance, supplies, warehousing, etc., plus a markup percentage for profit. Retailers of computers and computer components also have similar expenses that are passed on to the end user. Therefore, it is necessary for the home builder to do their research and do some serious shopping for the best prices that they can find. You should be aware that if something goes wrong or parts fail, it is up to you to fix them or pay someone else to fix them. Even if the failed part is under warranty, you may have to pay for the freight and handling charges to return and exchange them and wait for awhile. Most components have limited warranties against "manufacturer defects" for sixty, ninety or one year. A few have lifetime warranties, but read the fine print. Be sure that you keep your receipts and warranty information and all the documentation that came with the parts. Register those that need to be registered. Don't forget that most individual operating system software licenses are only good for one computer and are not freely transferable to another one. You will have to buy a new license for Windows, whether XP or Vista, to legally use it on your new machine. By the way, Microsoft will stop allowing OEM manufacturers to issue new licenses for Windows XP at the end of this year.

Answer 3

newegg or frys

Answer 4

http://newegg.com/