Quote Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser View Post
rich, not everyone builds 2k computers, my 400 dollar pre-built from microcenter would cost 550 for the exact same parts, nothing substituted, that's part for part. Maybe the higher end stuff doesn't compare, but it was a no brainer to go with the pre-built when I got this 2 years ago. Add a gfx card and fill the ram slots, does everything I need it for.
Lower end pre builts, you might be able to match the prices, But when you build your own, your wanting speed,reliability,clear performance. If you dont do Intensive stuff on a computer, then a 400$ HP or Dell will be fine. But keep in mind, the Motherboards and PSU in them are very cheaply made with small 12v rails which are known to popping resistors and or damaging everything plugged into the motherboard.

And thats where pre builts get you. You buy their ready to go out the box, but you have to upgrade ram and add in a gfx card so your not using the onboard one. In the end you done added 200-300 more dollars.