Pre-Assembled Combo from Monarch?

[Funky_Junk]

I was looking at this:

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merc..._Code=M&Product_Code=80152&Category_Code=AMDC

Its a preassembled combo from monarch, were you pick the parts and they assemble it and test it for you. I was planning on building it myself but I can get the parts cheaper through this. Is there any reason not to do this and have them pre assemble it? Thanks.

 

[Frank4d]

Prebuilt:
Choice of components is limited to what is offered (ok if that is what you want).
You can't modify it if they use proprietary parts (mostly Dell).
If you modify it the warranty may be void.
You can sometimes build the same for less (sometimes you can't).
You didn't build it yourself.
Customer service if you have a system problem (who knows?)

Build Your Own:
Virtually unlimited choice of components.
You can modify it using compatible parts.
You can sometimes buy the same for less (sometimes you can't).
You have a feeling of accomplishment that you built it yourself (if it works).
Customer service if you have a component problem (who knows?)

 

[Funky_Junk]

Did you even go to the link? Its nothing like that. They pretty much stick a processor on a mobo, say they tested it and then mail it to you. Thats all they do.

 

[[Spectre]]

I use monarch's combo's pretty regularly simply because they are pretty well priced and I have had accounts with them for years. I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't use it.

 

[Frank4d]

Did you even go to the link? Its nothing like that. They pretty much stick a processor on a mobo, say they tested it and then mail it to you. Thats all they do.

Yes I did. And the exact system that you linked to is a combo for $343.46 with no drives, no case, no memory. All you get is a MOBO, CPU, cooler, and warranty. Which is fine if that is what you are looking for.

The point of my post before you asked "Did you even go to the link?" was that you can buy a perfectly good pre-built system, or you can build your own...and each has it's tradeoffs.

 

[bigbadgreen]

ya but this isn't dealing with anything proprietary. he was asking about a monarch combo. It's a combo that is pre-installed, pre-tested and comes backed with support.

I used a monarch combo for a A64 and it was super easy. I would use them again if they carry the parts you want, because you always have the parts under warrenty, and have excellent tech support. I say go for it if it's cheaper and the parts you are looking at getting anyways.

 

[Funky_Junk]

I ended up just ordering the parts seperately.