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theburner · 03-15-2004, 10:07 AM

Dibbler! What is up? Sorry I have been out of the loop on Xbox, but kid duties have been eating up my time.

I am building my first tonight, and let me tell you it is way cheaper. Especially if you can reuse parts from your first computer that may not be obsolete.

I have updated my Drives, Graphics card, DVD ROM, CDRW, Floppy, so I am reusing those in my new system. I worked up a config on Alienware (expensive, I know!!!) and it was $3400. By reusing parts and building myself I am about $1500 into almost the EXACT system. I say exact because some of the older hardware isn't quite exact, but some of the newer hardware is better than the Alienware. Overall I am coming out way ahead.

Also, PC MFG's use the cheapest crap they can find to keep costs down. So comparing mobo to mobo won't be as easy as you think..

My 2 cents? You are way better off building than buying.

03-15-2004, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	Dibbler! What is up? Sorry I have been out of the loop on Xbox, but kid duties have been eating up my time. I am building my first tonight, and let me tell you it is way cheaper. Especially if you can reuse parts from your first computer that may not be obsolete. I have updated my Drives, Graphics card, DVD ROM, CDRW, Floppy, so I am reusing those in my new system. I worked up a config on Alienware (expensive, I know!!!) and it was $3400. By reusing parts and building myself I am about $1500 into almost the EXACT system. I say exact because some of the older hardware isn't quite exact, but some of the newer hardware is better than the Alienware. Overall I am coming out way ahead. Also, PC MFG's use the cheapest crap they can find to keep costs down. So comparing mobo to mobo won't be as easy as you think.. My 2 cents? You are way better off building than buying. __________________ Take Off Eh!