prebuilt vs diy

[WindowCleaner]

is it cheaper to make a PC or just buy a prebuilt system? my dad thinks its better to get one and wondering if its true.

i dont know if this is the appropriate forum for asking so if i should move to a different forum let me know

 

[Quackwich]

There are some good value prebuilt systems out there, but in general, building your own is cheaper, especially if you know where to find good deals on parts.

[Origami Cactus]

Depends on the local prices, also the price bracket. 

Depends if buying used is an option, or not.

With high end systems, building yourself will always be cheaper, but on very lowend systems? There sometimes buying a prebuilt is cheaper.

 

The thing with prebuilts is also the warranty, you don't have to troubleshoot yourself, and don't have to rma the specific component, you just send it in and it is fixed.

[WindowCleaner]

2 minutes ago, FloRolf said:

I find that DIY is either the same or a little more BUT it has benefits like good PSUs, Graphics Card coolers, SSDs, etc. 

 

Prebuild seem to cheap out on components often. While this doesn't give you any performance loss, it will be louder, not live as long or not be compatible with future products 

6 minutes ago, Quackwich said:

There are some good value prebuilt systems out there, but in general, building your own is cheaper, especially if you know where to find good deals on parts.

 

4 minutes ago, Origami Cactus said:

Depends on the local prices, also the price bracket. 

Depends if buying used is an option, or not.

With high end systems, building yourself will always be cheaper, but on very lowend systems? There sometimes buying a prebuilt is cheaper.

 

The thing with prebuilts is also the warranty, you don't have to troubleshoot yourself, and don't have to rma the specific component, you just send it in and it is fixed.

thanks!

[FloRolf]

I find that DIY is either the same or a little more BUT it has benefits like good PSUs, Graphics Card coolers, SSDs, etc. 

 

Prebuild seem to cheap out on components often. While this doesn't give you any performance loss, it will be louder, not live as long or not be compatible with future products