Building a PC

[RichS]

I want to build my own because I like doing it.

I do it for that reason, and that I know what components I'm putting into it. I don't have to worry about weak, substandard, or proprietary parts from a manufactured system, which IMO makes up for the cost difference.

[Whiskey]

I do it for that reason, and that I know what components I'm putting into it. I don't have to worry about weak, substandard, or proprietary parts from a manufactured system, which IMO makes up for the cost difference.

Theres one local parts store here. They'll slide you a couple things if you're a regular too. Cool guys. I don't think I can buy online regardless of savings. I'm the last generation of "I have to touch it before I buy it"

[Ben_Who]

Hah! I'm building my own computer too. Right now, the monitor is in Secaucus, NJ, the DVD Rom drive and speakers are in Lexington, KY, the keyboard is in Nevada, the mouse is in Brooklyn, the UPS is in Georgia, and the rest is in two different towns in Massachusetts. Fed Ex is going to love me.

Why? "To see if I can."

After comparison shopping on Amazon and Newegg, I discovered that it seems to be mostly the Windows license that puts the price of a Frankenchip over the top; to be honest, my father probably could have knocked one together out of spare parts without my paying a nickel. (He works in IT and collects computer parts like my mother collects yarn.)

That having been said, the computer I wound up buying was stump-simple. I wanted my first homegrown device in 15 years to actually work, so I chose not to make it too hard on myself, deciding to upgrade, Grampa's-Axe style, over the next few years rather than try to buy the hottest technology right out of the starting gate.

Love, Who?

[Whiskey]

My issue is I want the best of everything. I could easily spend 2k on a rig.

[SteeleDragon78]

My issue is I want the best of everything. I could easily spend 2k on a rig.

for a monster homebuilt that would be a conservative estimate. i have built gaming rigs that without loading an os ended up pricing out at 3500. but that was pre pci-e. back when you could get 3 pc vid cards and sli them together. ah the good old days

[Whiskey]

The only thing is, I have no reason to build something like that except internet dickwaving contests. Then again, if I could run it I might start gaming. Who knows

[SteeleDragon78]

i agree, i did it for the payout, they paid for my upgrades as compensation. built my current frankenputer for just under 400 with os upgrade, was a major score

[dalesys]

My issue is I want the best of everything. I could easily spend 2k on a rig.

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