Build-A-PC

After running through some problems with my laptop, it got me thinking of building a pc. I wanted to do this a while ago but got sidetracked. Has anyone here built a pc. Im trying to decide wether or not to get a barebones kit or start from scratch. Any suggestions

it really depends on what you will be using the computer for. :) good luck.

Personally, I'd build from scratch. That way you KNOW exactly what goes into it, its built with quality parts, and exactly to your specifications. The one I'm using right now is a computer that I built that way a couple years ago. Incredibly reliable and fast. Since its built using all separate components, if something breaks, the broken part is easily replaced.

Steve

I've built my machines from scratch, but I have a friend do mine now.

Btw, don't deal with Monarch Computer. They screwed up and it took over a month to get my CPU to me becuase they had a problem with the shipping address. They contacted us after a week, after billing my credit card, to verify the shipping address. They either didn't get the email verficiation, or they ignored it for 3 weeks.

I mostly deal with Newegg, which has always had great service.

I've built more boxes than I care to remember. Bottom line: you end up saving a little money and you get better components, however you don't get the nice case/component designs of the big companies like Dell.

A good place to shop for parts is newegg.com.

I've been building machines for people for years, and that's the only route I go for our computers at home also. You can save money depending on how you do it just make sure you keep warranty info on the individual parts.

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Originally Posted by TekWarren

I've been building machines for people for years, and that's the only route I go for our computers at home also. You can save money depending on how you do it just make sure you keep warranty info on the individual parts.

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Same - havent had one that we didnt build ourselves in well over a decade - and no plans to do otherwise in the future!

How easy is it to build a PC?

-Andre

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Originally Posted by Regal Boids

How easy is it to build a PC?

-Andre

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Very. Troubleshooting configuration problems can be a little frustrating, though.

For the best bare-bones kits I suggest www.tigerdirect.com they are honest people with very good prices.
here is an example of one of their on sale items:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&CMP=ILC-FPM08

They have every component known to man -- well all the good ones...