2007-12-29 10:43:07 · 13 answers · asked by Drake E 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
First decide what you want to do with it, what programs, games, applications, etc. Find already made computers, that can match what you need, then shop for parts to make what these computers offer. You tell me!
Places to look for parts,(Tip: motherboard/cpu combo's can save you buck's, plus are matched to take the guess work out)
1.Tigerdirect.com
2.Newegg.com
3.Directron.com
4.Geeks.com
5.Frys.com
6.Zipzoomfly.com
Just a few. One might be cheaper on a certain part, than the other, shop around.
By the way, warranty's that the already built manufacturer's get, are the same one's you get from the computer parts manufacturer's. If you shop right, you can really save. Don't get the fastest, bestest, stuff because Jimmy Joe did. The computer building formula, is to match the correct parts, with the fastest, best, bang for the buck! You also don't get Symantec/Norton, AOL, and other crap, shoved down your throat, because it won't be pre-installed on your computer!
2007-12-29 10:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
5 to 10 years ago it used to be a lot cheaper to build your own PC. Nowadays it is not that much cheaper and thus there has been a huge decline in people building their own PC. Moreover, people used to build their own PC to get a custom system, but now companies like Dell offer all the customization of more ram, better processor, larger hard drive right on their website.
Now most people do it because they want special case mods, they are a gamer and want a specific video card/processor combination, or want a non-stock psu.
You can still shop around and probably find enough deals to save some money, but it's probably more headache than it is worth when you start trying to make sure everything is compatible.
2007-12-29 19:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by x3_d_e_s 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not that much cheaper compared to the best deals from Dell and HP. You do have the advantage of picking just the right combination of motherboard, CPU, memory, graphics card, audio, disk, DVD drive and monitor, power supply and case. That is, if you read up on technology (Extremetech, PC Mag) and are willing to do comparison shopping.
And it is fun, at least I think it is.
So if you are a really good builder and pick the right stuff, you can save a bit on the higher end systems.
2007-12-29 18:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You can build a pretty ferocious pc for $200. I can put one together in about an hour, and have a good source for inexpensive parts. The motherboard kit (board, memory, processor) is the high dollar section. you have to source that one from a reliable supplier that doesn't want to beat you up on the price.
A commercial one is twice, three times that.
2007-12-29 18:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Really it depends on what you want to use it for home, business games etc. But i find that most of the time if not all of the time its just way cheaper and easier to buy a brand new computer. Plus on top of it most computers come with a warranty too.
2007-12-29 18:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by JWesXI 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
That would depend on what you want to do with it. A gamer's pc will run $800-$1500. A basic Internet/email pc $300-$500.
2007-12-29 18:49:03 · answer #6 · answered by Steve B 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Well, I've done it several times, unless you want a cracking state of the art game playing machine with the highest of specifications, your probably better off grabbing one off ebay or from one of the smaller pc builders such as ideal tech (www.idealtec.net).
With this aside its sometimes rewarding especially if you are new to pcs to do it yourself. It really isnt difficult so long as you are confident.
My advice though, grab second hand and add/change the bits you want if it needs bringing up to scratch.
Hope this helps
Mick
2007-12-29 18:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mike Smith UK 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it depend how well you know what your doing and if you have a good suplyer for parts I help my brother do it for a living and generaly we can make a £600 profit on most machines you need to research the price you can get parts for and make sure you have the skills to build it if you start breaking things it certainly is not cheaper find a machine you like then try researching prices for the individual parts of it on the net. Have fun and dont get any electric shocks.
2007-12-29 18:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by Charli 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
It is not cheaper to build your own. The computer companies buy in bulk and get vast discounts.
2007-12-29 18:50:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not that much depending on how you source the various parts.
However be warned blowing a mother board is quite easy during assembly and they are usually the most expensive bit.
2007-12-29 18:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by scrambulls 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋