To build or to purchase? That is the question

**bust331** · 07-09-11, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Stinkyman

bust - is it possible you could set me up with a sweet set of wheels like that of your profile picture?

If it was my ride, I would love to point you in the right direction...but alas, it is just my dream truck.

**Stinkyman** · 07-09-11, 10:57 PM

hannibal - Well said, I do not like ball pain. Since ive never built a PC and I want a superb gaming PC, buying sounds like the best idea.

Moving - I checked out both Alienware and ibuypower. It seems like I could get a pretty legit PC with a few extra over my budget. And despite the cringe after I complete the purchase, im sure I'll be able to sit back in pure joy knowing if something went wrong during assembly I can blame Joe Shome (as Kraker alluded to).

I cant wait, this new machine is coming into fruition. hannibal - Well said, I do not like ball pain. Since ive never built a PC and I want a superb gaming PC, buying sounds like the best idea.

Moving - I checked out both Alienware and ibuypower. It seems like I could get a pretty legit PC with a few extra over my budget. And despite the cringe after I complete the purchase, im sure I'll be able to sit back in pure joy knowing if something went wrong during assembly I can blame Joe Shome (as Kraker alluded to).

I cant wait, this new machine is coming into fruition.

**Savage** · 07-10-11, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Stinkyman

hannibal - Well said, I do not like ball pain. Since ive never built a PC and I want a superb gaming PC, buying sounds like the best idea.

Moving - I checked out both Alienware and ibuypower. It seems like I could get a pretty legit PC with a few extra over my budget. And despite the cringe after I complete the purchase, im sure I'll be able to sit back in pure joy knowing if something went wrong during assembly I can blame Joe Shome (as Kraker alluded to).

I cant wait, this new machine is coming into fruition. hannibal - Well said, I do not like ball pain. Since ive never built a PC and I want a superb gaming PC, buying sounds like the best idea.

Moving - I checked out both Alienware and ibuypower. It seems like I could get a pretty legit PC with a few extra over my budget. And despite the cringe after I complete the purchase, im sure I'll be able to sit back in pure joy knowing if something went wrong during assembly I can blame Joe Shome (as Kraker alluded to).

I cant wait, this new machine is coming into fruition.

Alienware is way overpriced, go with cyberpowerpc.com

**hannibal** · 07-10-11, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by Stinkyman

hannibal - Well said, I do not like ball pain. Since ive never built a PC and I want a superb gaming PC, buying sounds like the best idea.

Don't let me chase you off the idea of building PCs entirely, if you want to learn how its not so hard, it is just building up the required experience. As I have said if you want to learn you could go to new egg and build a mid-tower for about $300 just to understand how all of this stuff works.

-H

**HeavyG** · 07-10-11, 06:42 AM

Building a PC is almost always less expensive and will allow you to get better components, often higher quality with great warranties.

I highly suggest building a rig. You might as well learn how as it is a skill that can save you thousands of dollars throughout your life.

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**flame** · 07-10-11, 07:34 AM

I just built a bad ass system for $1600 and you could definately build a system for under that and still be kicking ass.

**Warprosper** · 07-10-11, 03:12 PM

For around 1500$ you can build a pc that should be able to max out bf3 and the new elder scrolls...

**GReYVee** · 07-10-11, 05:20 PM

You can learn from building a PC, and as stated save a lot of money. Even the inexperienced can do this, long as you research and take your time. Also allows you a great deal of freedom to tailor to your needs or future needs without the added cost an OEM is going to throw at you for the same level of options. You'll become quite familiar with everything in your PC and can become to some degree your own support. (eg you won't be afraid to open the case when something goes wrong and check things out)

Since you are budgeting, my suggestion is to first do a bit of reading online about the basics.

Motherboards / socket types / CPU's.
Memory, FSB, and on-board interfaces/devices
Power Supplies, Cases, and cooling solutions.

You don't have to get too deep with it, just get your feet wet each component. While doing so look at the costs of the hardware so you can fit it all into your budget. Later on when you start to feel very comfortable you can go further with subtle upgrades (such as after market heat sinks and over-clocking). It's very possible to build a 1500$ machine and with some research and careful planning make it out perform a 2500$ OEM built machine.

**N-Ur-Face** · 07-11-11, 03:09 AM

Coming in late I know but who cares. I am on a 800ish rig and (based on this: Yes, But Can Your PC Run Battlefield 3?

) I will be able to run BF3 on Recommended. If you spend 1500+ on a rig you should be able to max it out no problem.