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akdem · 10-19-2004, 07:20 PM

I've been looking at getting a computer recently and have come across several options. I know that there are plenty of websites out there that sell barebones systems and even indvidual parts so that you can construct your own computer, but is it really worth it to go with this option. I know a fair amount about computers and am confident that I could do the assembly, but is it a big risk to build a computer from scratch instead of buying a manufactured unit from Dell or something? It seems like more of a hassle than its worth to build my own, and a little riskier too... However, it is much cheaper to buy the parts individually. Any opinions on this one?

10-19-2004, 07:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
akdem Upright Location: Atlanta GA	New Comp or Build-Your-Own? I've been looking at getting a computer recently and have come across several options. I know that there are plenty of websites out there that sell barebones systems and even indvidual parts so that you can construct your own computer, but is it really worth it to go with this option. I know a fair amount about computers and am confident that I could do the assembly, but is it a big risk to build a computer from scratch instead of buying a manufactured unit from Dell or something? It seems like more of a hassle than its worth to build my own, and a little riskier too... However, it is much cheaper to buy the parts individually. Any opinions on this one? __________________ k thx.