Custom Build your Computer
Some people insist on going to one of the big box stores to get the computer that they want. Many of those same people don’t realize that there is another way to get the best computer out there! You may have not given it much thought, but there really are a lot of benefits to building your own computer. Once you’ve decided that building your own computer is what you want to do, you open yourself up to a ton of new possibilities that you wouldn’t have at a big box retailer!
Potential Savings
Quite possibly everyone’s favorite reason to build your own computer: the ability to keep it low cost. Building your own computer can often be cheaper than buying one already put together, because you can pick and choose which components are needed for the overall use of the device. Manufacturers include the cost of assembly, support, and all of the other overheads in total price of a ready-made device. Build your own, and you only have to pay the cost of the components, as you’ll be taking care of everything else yourself, or working with an individual who would not tack on the overhead costs a large facility would tack on.Now don’t get me wrong, you can’t go out and want to build a top notch computer with all the bells and whistles and expect it to be cheaper than a standard device from the store. The amount you can save completely depends on the type of components you’re purchasing, but it can be up to several hundred dollars.
Custom Tailored Systems
Choosing to build your own PC allows for the ability to tailor it to your exact requirements rather than relying on the configuration choices of others. A retail computer may list many components that one would want, and then they slap on their brand logo on the front panel, but who makes the parts in the rest of the machine? Most of the same parts that would go into a retail computer are manufactured by the company you would purchase to build your own computer. So you would not lose out on the quality, but you would be able to tailor your needs to the perfect PC you require.If you purchase the extras (such as a TV tuner card) over CPU and RAM capabilities, or if you want to use an old monitor rather than buying a new one, this is completely up to you. Building custom allows for several hard drives or graphics cards without being restricted by the straight forward and limited options set by a manufacturer.
Upgrade Potential
Building your own computer allows for complete customization and gives you the ability to upgrade the internal hardware whenever you please, something that cannot be done with most pre-built models. If you add something to a retail machine, like a new video card or even extra RAM, from a different source other than the PC vendor, the company could choose not to honor the warranty when something breaks—even if it involves a different part of the PC. Think if you needed more RAM, and you then add one yourself, and then a week later your computer starts to malfunction… you wouldn’t be covered for the repairs or getting it fixed!! How frustrating.With a custom built computer, you can leave room for future upgrades. Whether it’s buying a motherboard capable of running the latest line of CPUs or buying a PSU with spare capacity, building your own PC means you can future-proof it should an upgrade be required, without having to worry if you are in breach of your warranty!You should make sure you are aware of exactly what you want before building your computer though. Not knowing what you want can make the process increasingly difficult, but, in the end, you’ll have your own very perfect machine that helps you do whatever is most important to you. Whether you are upgrading hardware or looking for a better video game experience, you’ll find that there are a world of possibilities when building your own computer.
Are you ready to take the plunge? Let us know in the comments, or call us ( 763-441-3884 ) for any further questions/concerns you may have, and we will try to help!