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do non-gamers build?

it's all relative to what you're requiring from your machine.

In most cases though a good deal can be had for prebuilt these days.
Check slickdeals dot net they often have insane dell deals.
 
Yes. People build computers even if they're not for gaming. Check out many of the threads on here and people's sigs. I'm no longer a gamer and I'm still gonna build my next computer. Heck, i caught the bug. I'll never buy from an OEM again (besides for business).
 
AMD_RULES said:
Yes. People build computers even if they're not for gaming. Check out many of the threads on here and people's sigs. I'm no longer a gamer and I'm still gonna build my next computer. Heck, i caught the bug. I'll never buy from an OEM again (besides for business).
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but why, what benefits do you gain?
 
AMD_RULES said:
Well i enjoy picking out, building, and working with computers. I also can select better quality hardare than the OEMs use. It's a hobby. :)
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That is really true, I have the same feeligns every time I build a computer, and it's really nice to have something like a hobby to hold on to now-a-days :D
 
Well it really depends on the budget. If it is cheaper to build then why not? If not then buy from a reliable company. Don't be lured by Dell's promotional deals though. I'm still waiting for my gift cards from them that was supposed to be in 6-8weeks from purchase. It's almost 12 weeks now and I already know their second promise was a lie. I'll have to debate with them once again..
 
It is also a hobby for me too, but I would rather build my own as in most cases I would rather deal directly with the manufacturer of the part then going through a Dell or whatever. Also all of the parts you will use will come with some type of warranty and it is free.
 
Building your own system becomes more cost effective the more higher end you go

There are a lot of cheap pre-made budget systems out there but the high-end pre-built are a lot more expensive when compared to self-built
 
I agree with MoreDents: Getting a prebuilt computer makes more sense with the low-end models rather than the mid-range or high-end.

At the low end (<$600), the PC makers (Dell, HP, Gateway/Acer) offer more features, and often additional peripherals (like a monitor or a printer) than what many people could buy with their budgets. In fact, it's the added peripherals that make it a better deal: While you could build a better PC tower than what Dell offers (except during their sales), Dell often throws in a "free" monitor (worth over $100), a printer (normally between $50-$100), and/or other "freebies." When you add the cost of an OS license (which starts at around $100, and often higher than that), it's easier, if not more convenient, to go that route.

(This is somewhat off-topic, but I've noticed that more often than not, some people who try to make low-budget builds end up having to buy a new OS license, even though they have an "old" disc available. I don't know whether or not the new EULA rules regarding OEM licenses are a driving factor, but the cost of the OS is something that a lot of people don't take into full consideration.)

With mid-range or high-end PCs, both mainstream and boutique vendors make their money off of their services -- extended warranties, custom components and/or mods, paint jobs, and/or "specialized" technical support/customer service. The vendors are also the strictest when it comes to the MSRP of certain parts... and they're the slowest in enacting any price drops that occur on parts. I personally don't see the need to spend a few hundred dollars more on an extended warranty and/or custom parts if I could spend the money instead on a faster processor or a better video card.

(Then again, I speak for myself... I'm currently using a SFF desktop PC that would have cost me at least $500 more had I bought it from a PC vendor around the time that I built it.)
 
You dont have to be a gamer to build, for example i dont game but i build machines and im in the process of building a 2TB file server running solaris 10. And i agree with Dents and tiraides, if u want a high end system then build it your self but if u want a low end cheap system get a OEM. Dell gives out good deals, right now at dell (canada) they have a system with a Intel®Pentium® dual-core processor E2180, 1Gb DDR2 667Mhz, 160GB Serial ATA Hard Drive for $499 but there XPS 720 H2C starts at $3,939 but that also has a 8800 GTX. Where someone can build a better system then the XPS for a hell of a lot less money.
 
I originally started building computers for fun!

Taking them apart and piecing them back together was fun for me and that's how I learned.

Now it's nice to build your own computer, especially if you case mod, because no one has a computer like yours :).
 
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