Custom Built vs IBuyPower

Solution
For me it's not even a question. I've been building PCs for so long I won't even consider buying one. (I buy my laptops, but only because I have no real choice.) It's super easy. But I understand that not everyone wants to build a PC. When my parents machine breaks they call me up, I would never expect them to build their own. (I even built my dads last machine.) If the thought of building your own AND you can get a cyberpower/ibuypower PC for not much more then buy. No harm or shame. More so if you are looking at buying a budget ~$300 machine. The cost of windows alone will eat up 33% of that budget. But once you start looking at the $500+ up range you should look into building.

If you don't feel comfortable, ask around. I...

4745454b

Titan
Moderator
For me it's not even a question. I've been building PCs for so long I won't even consider buying one. (I buy my laptops, but only because I have no real choice.) It's super easy. But I understand that not everyone wants to build a PC. When my parents machine breaks they call me up, I would never expect them to build their own. (I even built my dads last machine.) If the thought of building your own AND you can get a cyberpower/ibuypower PC for not much more then buy. No harm or shame. More so if you are looking at buying a budget ~$300 machine. The cost of windows alone will eat up 33% of that budget. But once you start looking at the $500+ up range you should look into building.

If you don't feel comfortable, ask around. I bet you know someone who can do it for the cost of 24/30pack or for much cheaper then the custom builders charge. Just make sure you find someone you can trust. I honestly don't even charge most people for working on their systems. I love computers so much that I like seeing as many as I can.
 
Solution