I was wondering, do self-built computers ( which cuts out the cost of labor ) cost more than computer manufacturers ( which buys parts in bulk enabling steep discounts ) ?
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Anonymous2005-11-27 10:06
The only reason people should be self-building is to allow for upgrades and high-end parts. Both these factors come at an extremely high cost from pre-built manufacturers, because they know their market is gullible and has a big wallet.
All gamers should be self-building, however. Pre-builts will use the cheapest parts to get across the highest bullet points, and when your card is shit within 2 years you'll be paying out another 2,000 bucks.
Cost of a gaming machine to a self-builder: 900
Cost to upgrade to next-gen: Less than 400
Cost of a gaming machine to a Dell-user: 1600
Cost to upgrade to next-gen: 1600
In the end, you're paying for much more with a pre-built than what people consider in a computer buy. Support, guarantee, and peace-of-mind. Self-builds can't offer that.