Build a PC, or buy a Pre-Built PC

Build, or Buy?

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redsboy64

redsboy64

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This Christmas, my parents decided that they would buy me either the parts to build a PC, or a pre-built PC. Now, I don't know too much about PC's so I'd like to get some suggestions on what I should do.
If it would help, (knowing my parents) their budget would probably be in the $700 range.
 
People say that building a PC is cheaper than buying a pre-built one. Plus, you can add whatever the fuck you want to the computer and make it 10x better than a pre-built one
 
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TL;DR Prebuilt because you can get better parts cheaper.
 
But, countering to Pinker-Tan, you have to know what your doing to make a computer, otherwise you end up with a steaming pile of dogshit.
 
I kinda know the basics, I watched the newegg "how to build a PC" series the other day, so I would't be completely blind depending on what I choose to do.
 
Building a PC is super easy.
Just make sure you buy compatible components. Tip for $700 buy an i5 or i7 based on the 1155 socket along with your motherboard

Just be aware of static danagers to electronic components and make sure you discharge yourself first before touching computer components.
Instructions for assembling the components are found in the motherboard and case manuals

To make sure you don't fuck any thing up google before hand on compatible components and how to assemble.
 
Ninja_DC said:
Building a PC is super easy.
Just make sure you buy compatible components. Tip for $700 buy an i5 or i7 based on the 1155 socket along with your motherboard

Just be aware of static danagers to electronic components and make sure you discharge yourself first before touching computer components.
Instructions for assembling the components are found in the motherboard and case manuals

To make sure you don't fuck any thing up google before hand on compatible components and how to assemble.
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Assembling it is easy. Choosing the parts is not.
 
Smokey said:
http://www.tinyurl.com/falconguide
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This, this, fucking this.
It's /g/'s ultimate guide to buying your own parts, plus, it gets updated regularly.
Also, for god's sake, don't be afraid to ask questions. Not asking questions gets expensive parts broken. Edit: One more thing: Be careful and get an anti-static bracelet. You probably won't even need it, but it's better to be safe than have a $200 GPU fried.
 
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ModSe7en said:
This, this, fucking this.
It's /g/'s ultimate guide to buying your own parts, plus, it gets updated regularly.
Also, for god's sake, don't be afraid to ask questions. Not asking questions gets expensive parts broken. Edit: One more thing: Be careful and get an anti-static bracelet. You probably won't even need it, but it's better to be safe than have a $200 GPU fried.
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I looked over it, and it looks really helpful. Also, I've heard that if you touch the back of your case, it's just as good as having an anti-static bracelet. Is that true?
 
Agree with what Mod posted. At this point, you can buy power, cheap, pre-built PCs. I still find it fun to build them though and having that knowledge of how to build it is priceless (well depending on your career goes, it could be worth a lot). I'm always an avid fan of learning how something I use everyday works. That's why I got into programming and work in IT.
 
redsboy64 said:
I looked over it, and it looks really helpful. Also, I've heard that if you touch the back of your case, it's just as good as having an anti-static bracelet. Is that true?
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That only works when you have the power supply unit in the case and plugged in the mains. I would still recommend you to get a anti-static wristband since it is better to invest in a 5-10 dollar device then re buy the equipment and don't build the PC on carpet.
 
Just another tip; Intel processors are faster than AMD's processors, but Intel's processors are more expensive. Because of AMD's lower price they can be good processors for budget build computers. If you want something top of the line or have the extra money to spend, then Intel is the way to go. Either way both processor brands can definitely get the job done when you get the right processor.
 
Most expensive AMD processers are priced around around an i3 and perform about the same.

If AMD piledriver or trinity APU
 
I myself was thinking of making a pc but then I got lazy and decided to go to best buy to buy one, I could of have made a better one by buying the parts but this one that I have is good enough for my gaming needs.
 
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