Should I Buy all my pc parts in bulk or one at a time

[TheFafnir]

I just completed my build link --->https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qxgkGf

But i dont know whether i should save and buy up the parts in bulk or as i get the money buy each part. Like if there is a sale or something. Do the risks out weigh the benefits?

[Majinhoju]

While you might save here an there waiting for sales you might end up spending more for shipping if you buy each piece separately.  I'd probably just get in bulk if you can afford it now.

[MrDrWho13]

In bulk, otherwise by the time you're done the prices will have come down and you will technically have lost money

 

[Art28]

I was buy part by part especially if you can get them on sale or at a lower price at another site depending on availability. The Risk is availability if you buy part by part vs if you don't mind the price and buy it all at one time then the you'll never have to wait for the product to become available and the risk for that is the price you are going to pay

[TheFafnir]

But my philosphy is what if there is a sale on one of the parts? This build is gonna take me like 3 months to get im already at $200 but i need more like $750 so....

[ExplosiveSloths]

I tend to buy the graphics card first and put it into my current system then start to buy the other parts bit by bit. Generally over 3-4 months or so.

 

You can do it however you like but it might depend on warranties and whatnot. Though it's probably better to test it as soon as possible.

 

[Guest]

18 minutes ago, TheFafnir said:

But my philosphy is what if there is a sale on one of the parts? This build is gonna take me like 3 months to get im already at $200 but i need more like $750 so....

Then it's up to you.
If you're buying new, then 100% buy at the same time. If there is a manufacturer defect, then you're out of luck when it comes to RMA (Manufacturer gives you a new one, or fixes old one) 4 months down the line on a 60 day warranty.

 

I don't know warranty lengths, and they vary. 

[TetraSky]

Unless the shipping is free, don't buy separately, you would end up paying more in shipping cost overall.

[DragonTamer1]

When I built mine I bought all of the essential parts from the start, I then bought the rest over time and either made due with older substitute parts (like the case and PSU) or went without completely until I had the money.