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To all the people hating on Dell XPS 9000 - yes it does suck badly when comparing to custom built high-end desktops, but you must also understand that there is a huge population of users who are not geeky to the extreme, and simply use the computer just for the sake of using it, without worrying too much on performance and other aspects. As a computer user myself who happens to play games casually, I wouldn't even need half of the quality of some of these custom-made desktop specs. If you're not experienced in building your own desktop, I recommend you buy one from dell, preferably the 8000/90000 series. It is seriously in the rankings of middle/higher end desktops and I think people are setting the bars too high for the mainstream users. If you're worried about the PSU, you shouldn't be because it works very smoothly and it will easily be able to handle gtx 260. The 8000/9000 series will definitely last you for 2-4 years.
All I'm saying is, don't get too hyped about aiming for high-end desktops, because we will always eventually replace it with better models; just lay back on your chair and let the renowned retailers build it for you if you're not too experienced - you save alot buying rather than build too 
| hkfosho wrote : To all the people hating on Dell XPS 9000 - yes it does suck badly when comparing to custom built high-end desktops, but you must also understand that there is a huge population of users who are not geeky to the extreme, and simply use the computer just for the sake of using it, without worrying too much on performance and other aspects. As a computer user myself who happens to play games casually, I wouldn't even need half of the quality of some of these custom-made desktop specs. If you're not experienced in building your own desktop, I recommend you buy one from dell, preferably the 8000/90000 series. It is seriously in the rankings of middle/higher end desktops and I think people are setting the bars too high for the mainstream users. If you're worried about the PSU, you shouldn't be because it works very smoothly and it will easily be able to handle gtx 260. The 8000/9000 series will definitely last you for 2-4 years.
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The point was never to "hate" on the components (well, maybe some of it), but they just cost too much. If you're open to building one you can spend the same amount of money and get a lot more which will last you longer, it's simple. If not, you have no other option but to buy a prebuilt one. There is no arguing between the value of building it yourself and buying one -- building it yourself will net a better computer. My first build took two or three hours. I'd say it was well worth it.
| hkfosho wrote : To all the people hating on Dell XPS 9000 - yes it does suck badly when comparing to custom built high-end desktops, but you must also understand that there is a huge population of users who are not geeky to the extreme, and simply use the computer just for the sake of using it, without worrying too much on performance and other aspects. As a computer user myself who happens to play games casually, I wouldn't even need half of the quality of some of these custom-made desktop specs. If you're not experienced in building your own desktop, I recommend you buy one from dell, preferably the 8000/90000 series. It is seriously in the rankings of middle/higher end desktops and I think people are setting the bars too high for the mainstream users. If you're worried about the PSU, you shouldn't be because it works very smoothly and it will easily be able to handle gtx 260. The 8000/9000 series will definitely last you for 2-4 years.
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First off you have the wrong point of view. You do not have to build a highend PC, you can build a PC at any end of the spectrum of computers and inbetween. That Is the main point of building your own PC, you choose the parts and with any reasonable budget you can get the most out of your money. On the other hand all the PC from the retailers are pre-built, lack quality hardware, pushing of the limits of the parts just so it is stable enough to be sold (nothing more, hopefully nothing less), more expensive price, no real upgradability path, and limited customization.
Second, building a computer is EASY, I built my first gaming rig a little over a month ago and it was sooo much easier then I thought it would be. An hour putting it together, then 1.5 hours for cable management 
, and then like 30-45min to install OS and I was done, no complications at all. I even taught 2 other friends to build their own PCs. I even took it apart last week to install the cooler, tbh once you build a computer once, it feels natural and less stressful! Of course their's the stress if something goes wrong, but from what I've heard the RMA process is much better then indian customer service!
My opinion is, alienwares, dells and all those other expensive pre-built computers are for either A) console kids who are rich and just get their parents to buy them a PC B) People who like to treat themselves, or others for something C) People who are just rich enough to not give ashit they are getting Ripped off! Other then that I honestly see no legit reason to buy pre-built.
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