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Do you prefer a custom built or store bought PC Do you prefer to order a custom pc/build your own? Or do you find that store models are fine as they are.
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I've had my last 2 PC's customized by a third party and my laptop as well. There came a point when I just decided that without customization the machine simply wouldn't run well enough. While I have done some modifications after the fact, I find that now with the customizations I'm much happier for much longer.
I've had my last 2 PC's customized by a third party and my laptop as well. There came a point when I just decided that without customization the machine simply wouldn't run well enough. While I have done some modifications after the fact, I find that now with the customizations I'm much happier for much longer.
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I like custom built ones, because you can choose the specifications. I think they also run faster.
I like custom built ones, because you can choose the specifications. I think they also run faster.
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Custom built is always better for anything that's not a portable (laptop, netbook, etc).
Main problems buying ready built are that you don't know the parts (they are often labeled as the manufacturers company, but often are generic rubbish), can't always upgrade due to the fact that the systems are built at their maximum spec for the board, have obscure parts that are hard to replace, they come loaded down with alot of shovelware and trial rubbish and often you can build a PC equal or better for the same price (if you know where to look).
Anything you build yourself is nearly always going to be the way you want it instead of the way that the PC company wants it.

I'm going to move this to Computer Discussion Programming Chat in a while as it belongs more in there then here.
Custom built is always better for anything that's not a portable (laptop, netbook, etc).
Main problems buying ready built are that you don't know the parts (they are often labeled as the manufacturers company, but often are generic rubbish), can't always upgrade due to the fact that the systems are built at their maximum spec for the board, have obscure parts that are hard to replace, they come loaded down with alot of shovelware and trial rubbish and often you can build a PC equal or better for the same price (if you know where to look).
Anything you build yourself is nearly always going to be the way you want it instead of the way that the PC company wants it.

I'm going to move this to Computer Discussion Programming Chat in a while as it belongs more in there then here.
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I agree with DH, customs are better also because they can be cheaper than the store bought and be better. Unless you just upgrade in a computer what you want, it's more. I upgraded everything in my laptop Studio 17 Dell.
I agree with DH, customs are better also because they can be cheaper than the store bought and be better. Unless you just upgrade in a computer what you want, it's more. I upgraded everything in my laptop Studio 17 Dell.
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Great point, I think that they are also faster, because you can choose what programs you want on your computers and what preograms you don't want, because on a normal computer, there are a lot of programs already installed.




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Great point, I think that they are also faster, because you can choose what programs you want on your computers and what preograms you don't want, because on a normal computer, there are a lot of programs already installed.




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I've only used store bought computers and they get slower every day I use them. The next one I get i'm just going to buy the parts and build it myself.
I've only used store bought computers and they get slower every day I use them. The next one I get i'm just going to buy the parts and build it myself.
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I think the whole pre-built thing is just a matter of convenience. You're only paying for that.

Customization might take some work but it's definitely a better option.
I think the whole pre-built thing is just a matter of convenience. You're only paying for that.

Customization might take some work but it's definitely a better option.
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pre-built is good for people who know nothing about computers and aren't pushing them to their limits.

For most of us we want a computer that is good because the hardward is good, not just because the numbers seem to be high
pre-built is good for people who know nothing about computers and aren't pushing them to their limits.

For most of us we want a computer that is good because the hardward is good, not just because the numbers seem to be high
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