Pre-build or self-build...

While I generally prefer to build my own I need a quick replacement for this machine as it is going fast. As my gaming needs are not high I have just about settled on a refurbished single core Athlon 64 e-machines system as a cheap replacement. That will handle my need for now, and allow me to maybe take my time and build a lot better machine when it is necessary. While the Alienware and Voodoo machines are nice, they have a really nice price as well. A person can build a very nice machine for a lot less then either of those companies want for the same equipment.

well, i always prefer self-build. co'z i can choose all the newest part of a computer that i want. actually i'm the only one who assembles my computer..

I've bought 2 pre-built computers and the one I use now works pretty good. From what I've heard about self built pcs, I think I'd rather go that route next time. Not that I would build it myself. My son has a friend who went to college and learned how to build pcs. He learned all kinds of tricks to make a pc really fast. I'd like to get him to build me one from scratch.

Hello viruzxp, I prefer a self-build computer rather that a pre-build one. I have been doing so for almost 9 nine years now. I have also assembled a lot for some of my friends and clients. I like it because you can do whatever you want in terms of accessory add-ons and upgrades. Yes I agree with you for I also think that sometimes pre-build sucks and its too pricy. Some would say its expensive because your paying for the quality or warranty. But I don't believe it, I think your paying for the Comoanies brand name. If you would look inside almost all pre-built computers you'll find that all the parts are the same as parts being sold at computer shop that you can assemble yourself. The same brand, quality, etc.. except for their own custom made casing. The warranty period is the same yet the price if you compare it is lower. That's what I think of pre-built computer.

Well,the difference between pre-build and self-build computers is just the warrant.The pre-build ones supply a perfect warrant for any problem of the computers while the self-build ones only supply warrant for parts of the hardwares.As you know,for the same equipment,the pre-build computer costs more.So my advice is that if you are good enough at computer so as to check out what part of the computer breaks,you can build the computer by yourself;if you are not good at it,you'd better buy a big brand pre-build one so that you can enjoy the customer service.

well generally if its a desktop that im getting, i wil definitely get a self built computer, because u can get so much more for ur money if u build it urself. however, if im getting a laptop i would usually buy pre built since the laptop parts are not so cheap to self build