Is it worth building a pc ?

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utahjazz

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Hi all :)

Im looking to get a new pc, normally build my own but I hate every aspect of the build I just do it because its cheaper, however I looked on a uk website and found a decent rig with a windforce 780ti good mobo ram, ect ect, took every component and found them all on ebuyer to compare prices and it turned out I would be saving 200.00 if i built it myself , question is, is it really worth building your own machines any more for people who hate building them (me), the pc comes with 2 years collect and return as well as they replace any component in those 2 years and it all comes pre overclocked as well, cant really see the benefit in building a rig now unless its something you really enjoy or you are on a strict budget, weird post i know just wanted to get some other peoples opinions :):)
 
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random stalker

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well, let's put it this way>
any of these items is equivalent to around GBP100:
-the upgrade from i3 to an i7,
-adding extra 16 GB ram,
-obtain sound blaster Z sound card,
-add another 240gb ssd disk or 3TB normal one,
-treat yourself for a good gaming keyboard
-get decent headphones or speakers...

by not building yourself you lose two of the items above. for not asking your friend to build it for yourself and treating him for some beers and food you lose only one.
 
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Well if you feel like spending the extra money is worth the time you save on doing it yourself, then by all means, go ahead. What you should be careful is making sure all the parts in the build are decent. Many times pre built pcs come with crappy PSUs or just an overall unbalanced build, but if you have experience building your own then checking for those things shouldn't be a problem.
 
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Martell1977

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Really depends on the person. If you prefer a warranty other than the part manufacturers warranties, then pre-built would be better. Also if you don't mind paying the extra for a company to put it together. But when comparing prices, don't forget to take the pre-built to the end of the checkout process to ensure all taxes and fees are included in the price.

Building your own PC is not always about saving money. Many times if you spend the same amount of money building as for a pre-built, you end up with a higher performing machine and higher quality components. I built my own for this reason. When I specced out a pre-built machine similar to what I built, it was ~$300 more on average and had questionable brands (Most commonly the PSU is/was some random unbranded PSU or a brand that is known for poor quality). Unless buying a high end pre-built and being willing to pay the pre-built premium, retailers tend to make compromises somewhere to increase profits.
 
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Of course it's worth it. But if you're uncomfortable building it yourself then buying one already built is your only option, unless you get someone you personally know to build it for you. If you did that then you could watch them while they're building it and learn from them. It's all up to you though.

What is it about building it yourself that you hate so much?
 
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this!
also, the prebuild PCs usually come in three varietys>
1, overkill - pretty much maxed everything you will never need. at a hefty premium price.
2, powerful and expensive CPU, cheap everything else - a standard prebuild computer.
3, cheap rig - basically everything you need for office work made of the cheapest components available atm.

now, most builders prefer this>
cheap CPU and expensive everything else, and this is why:
-CPU can be easily overclocked (the difference between 4930 an 4960 is about 500usd and can be overcome by OC)
-you can get better GPU for the same price
-you can add sound card (like SB Z) for a superior sound
-you get better cooling means quieter rig and lower temperatures == longevity
-superb case can house many useful gadgets and longer cards /also it looks way cooler/...
-and don't forget - a cheap PSU can burn your PC to a crisp, a good one won't
 
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