Is building a computer worth it?

[MrMets]

Hello everyone. I am sitting here trying to come up with a plan. A plan on if I should just go out and buy a desktop computer or build one. I have absolutely no idea what I'm looking for on either end but everyone keeps telling me I should build one because it's way cheaper. I'm looking to spend between 500-650. The only thing I'm worried about is, is building a computer rocket science? It just seems like something that is difficult. Is it really? I mean, I am up for a challenge but I don't want to throw 600 dollars down the drain if I mess up lol. If anyone could give me some support on where to start looking and what to start researching on parts that would help. Any advice on what I should do would be appreciated. Thank you, and have a great day! -MrMets

 

[ImTheNarwhal]

When building a PC for me personally, the actual building part was fine, but when it came to connectivity and operating systems everything was jumbled up.

What I would recommend is using a site (depends on whether you're eu or us) like IBuypower or NewEgg. They'll build you your own PC and ship it to your door.

 

[Stealthy]

1. it is way more cheaper and practical to build your own pc
2. im sure there are loads of tutorials out there on how to assemble your parts from scratch

 

[LightAura]

Buils your own pc! Generally, custom built PC's are faster, and more reliable. As said above, some websites such as iBuyPower and NewEgg, will build it for you, and send it right to your front door.


Hope this helped, and have a great day!

 

[Callum]

I was stuck in the same boat and decided to go to my local store (where I bought the parts from) and discuss with them. They said that If I wanted fast speed for low price, I should choose the parts and get only what I need. They also told me that building your PC isn't that hard and if you need help there are loads of tutorials online.

And as Narwhal said, The building was mostly fine (except my motherboard and psu were both dead when I bought them) but the installation of the drivers and OS what a little confusing.

So, I recommend building your computer as you will get the best you can.

 

[15thOfMarch]

Yes, you should build a computer! However, one thing when physically installing parts. Always make sure you ground yourself before handling anything inside of it. If you forget to do this, your money may be wasted!
500-600$ spent should be about right for most games if you get the right parts.

 

[Vigilo]

I was very lucky: my brother searched all the different parts and build my PC himself. He said that it was better to build a computer yourself, because you can precisely select what you personally want to have in it.

So if you are able to build a computer yourself, I'd say go for it!

 

[vladthegreat100]

Building your own PC is so worth it!
I myself don't have a custom built PC but for the reason is that I have a laptop that I need for portability, in the end it was worth $700 and can run minecraft at 100fps usually.
But the thing that seperates a pre-built PC to building your own PC is
1. The Price: It costs so much more for a PC that is pre-built as the manufacturers need to make money so they can continue business making the prices a tad bit high. When you build your own PC you pay for the parts straight up.
2. The Knowledge: You know what is in your PC and where, so if there is something wrong at least you have a bit more knowledge of where each piece stands than when it's pre-built as most PC building companies have their own way of putting each of the parts in the case, the way each piece looks, e.t.c.
3. Last but not least the performance: In the end you will probably get better performance if you know what parts to pick to put in your computer and might pay slightly more than a pre-built one or will even be less but you get to choose what parts you put in, thus you have the control of how fast or how slow your PC will run!

Hope I helped you with this Sorry it's a tad bit long, I'm just in a good mood and like giving as much detail when in a good mood

 

[Divining]

I built mine and I love it. $500 and it performs like an $1,100 pre built would.

Just had one issue with a defective graphics card..but that's not the issue with building as pre build can also have defective parts

I highly recommend building your own!

 

[DE5T1NY]

Its a lot easier than you'd think and you save a ton of money. The system is also very customizable in the future if you build it yourself. The experience is also some-what enjoyable.

 

[Remy2402]

Building a computer pays off in the end and is fun to do as well as it has various benefits like obviously being cheaper and more customizable. Putting the computer together is not too hard but when you turn your computer on, it will likely have some problems like if you have two screens, one might be blurry or that one screen might be under scaling as well as Hard drives not detecting etc. You just need to know how to google efficiently and you probably want to be a little bit tech savvy.

 

[bad2020]

I would recommend building a rig because it is cheaper, better quality parts that you get to select, and it is a fun project to work on as you build it. I have built a rig and I recommend that. As long as you select compatible parts (ex. a motherboard that fits the processor that you select). Custom built rigs also leave the ability to customize and change the parts more obviously. When I built my rig I spray painted stuff (on the exterior) and hooked LEDs inside. The hardest parts of building a rig are selecting parts and software... I personally would build a rig but if you feel uncomfortable with doing a jump like that just get a pre-built one and familiarize yourself with it's parts and watch videos computers and their parts and you can build one later on.

TLDR: Building is better and cheaper but more work.