Jump to content

Rebuilt or custom built

alicskysareblue
 Share
Posted

Normally this wouldn't be a question however do to the impending tariffs I am considering getting a rebuilt computer I'm not sure if those are affected but it may be cheaper to do that since all components  are going up in price.

 

What should I do  I have to wait a few months (just bought an expensive business laptop) but I feel I should upgrade before Jan 1st when tariffs  go up to 25 %

Desktop:ryzen 5 3600 | MSI b45m bazooka | EVGA 650w Icoolermaster masterbox nr400 |16 gb ddr4  corsiar lpx| Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1070ti |500GB SSD+2TB SSHD, 2tb seagate barracuda [OS/games/mass storage] | HpZR240w 1440p led I logitech g502 proteus spectrum| Coolermaster quick fire pro cherry mx  brown |

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Prebuilts will be affected by the tariffs too. There was a custom case company that shut down already (can't remember the name) and it'll only get worse.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813305
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
2 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Prebuilts will be affected by the tariffs too. There was a custom case company that shut down already (can't remember the name) and it'll only get worse.

Caselabs is the name you're thinking about. :P

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | CPU Cooler: Stock AMD Cooler | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) | RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (4x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 | GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB Zotac Mini | Case: K280 Case | PSU: Cooler Master B600 Power supply | SSD: 1TB  | HDDs: 1x 250GB & 1x 1TB WD Blue | Monitor: 24" Acer S240HLBID | OS: Win 11 Pro.

 

Home Lab:  Lenovo ThinkCenter M82 Hyper-V Server 2022 | Dell OptiPlex 9020 Hyper-V Server 2022 | TP-LINK TL-SG108E | Cisco Catalyst C2960CG 8 Port Switch | HP MicroServer G8 SCCM Server | 2x Dell PowerEdge R630 Hyper-V Server 2022

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813317
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, Abdul201588 said:

Caselabs is the name you're thinking about. :P

Oof yeah

 

F

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813322
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

great.... guess Ill see whether its better to go prebuilt in a few months

this overall sucks

Desktop:ryzen 5 3600 | MSI b45m bazooka | EVGA 650w Icoolermaster masterbox nr400 |16 gb ddr4  corsiar lpx| Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1070ti |500GB SSD+2TB SSHD, 2tb seagate barracuda [OS/games/mass storage] | HpZR240w 1440p led I logitech g502 proteus spectrum| Coolermaster quick fire pro cherry mx  brown |

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813334
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
14 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Prebuilts will be affected by the tariffs too. There was a custom case company that shut down already (can't remember the name) and it'll only get worse.

If stores have stock prior to the tariffs then it might take awhile before the effects of the tariffs hit prebuilt prices. 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813360
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

The reason I'm considering rebuilt is the price per component, where as rebuilt is sold as one whole unit.

 

I guess this is just speculation but either way I'm looking to upgrade. My 4670k is aging

Desktop:ryzen 5 3600 | MSI b45m bazooka | EVGA 650w Icoolermaster masterbox nr400 |16 gb ddr4  corsiar lpx| Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1070ti |500GB SSD+2TB SSHD, 2tb seagate barracuda [OS/games/mass storage] | HpZR240w 1440p led I logitech g502 proteus spectrum| Coolermaster quick fire pro cherry mx  brown |

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11813380
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
22 hours ago, elderago said:

The reason I'm considering rebuilt is the price per component, where as rebuilt is sold as one whole unit.

 

I guess this is just speculation but either way I'm looking to upgrade. My 4670k is aging

Get a used i7?  It could help improve performance.

CPU: Sempron 2500+ / P4 2.8E / P4 2.6C / A64 x2 4000+ / E6420 / E8500 / i5-3470 / i7-3770
GPU: TNT2 M64 / Radeon 9000 / MX 440-SE / 7300GT / Radeon 4670 / GTS 250 / Radeon 7950 / 660 Ti

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11817254
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
2 hours ago, grss1982 said:

Get a used i7?  It could help improve performance.

everyone suggests that but its not worth it, the price for a used i7 4th gen is the same as a new 8th gen

Desktop:ryzen 5 3600 | MSI b45m bazooka | EVGA 650w Icoolermaster masterbox nr400 |16 gb ddr4  corsiar lpx| Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1070ti |500GB SSD+2TB SSHD, 2tb seagate barracuda [OS/games/mass storage] | HpZR240w 1440p led I logitech g502 proteus spectrum| Coolermaster quick fire pro cherry mx  brown |

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/978552-rebuilt-or-custom-built/#findComment-11817696
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×