To build or to purchase? That is the question

**Stinkyman** · 07-09-11, 12:37 PM

Hello everyone!

It has been quite sometime since I've been on these forums or on BF2 for that matter, however I figured id ask for your collective knowledge. My PC has aged quite a bit, and in order to get ready for BF3 and Elder Scrolls I definitely need to build a new one (namely because it just died on me recently).

Does anyone know of a good website or company that builds great gaming PCs? Im thinking of either building it my own with the help of my bro, or just paying the premuim for a finished product. I'd like to stay within a $1,500 range, give or take a few hundred. This range is just for the computer itself; the monitor, keyboard etc are already covered.

Stinky

**Savage** · 07-09-11, 12:42 PM

I can actually answer some questions but I'm no expert. For 1,500$ you can most likely play BF3 at medium settings, (possibly high). Also definitely build. Are you looking into SLI or crossfire setups?

**Stinkyman** · 07-09-11, 12:48 PM

This is a whole new adventure for me (building a PC that is). I know my brother has mentioned CrossFire from time to time. Dual video cards?
Im assuming there must be some substantial benefit from it.

Once again thanks for any knowledge you can share.

**bust331** · 07-09-11, 03:33 PM

Does big still do bigdog boxes? If so talk to him...he can help you out immensely.

Sent from my phone, LIKE A BOSS

**moving-target** · 07-09-11, 03:45 PM

not sure but i know hub mentiond toying with the idea at some point

also if you build on your own newegg is a good place to shop if you land up just buying one ibuypower and alienware are companies to look at

**QuickLightning** · 07-09-11, 03:48 PM

If you are comfortable enough with the idea, I would recommend building it yourself. There are guides on how to assemble everything all over the web and we can help you here as well. For $1500, you can wind up with a smoking machine if you buy all the pieces yourself.

Post up some base you want (brands you prefer?) and we can get you a parts list that fits your budget.

**Stinkyman** · 07-09-11, 04:26 PM

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

moving - definitely looking at newegg today. im going to try and list things out. also ive never checked out ibuypower. ill have to do so.

quick - hopefully ill have a base list of a wish list by the end of the weekend.

Thanks for the post so far. When this PC of great gaming becomes a reality i'll be sure to share the joy.

**moving-target** · 07-09-11, 04:54 PM

well i've never used ibuypowe but i saw it back when i was looking for a machine they sell them at sams club they look pretty beefy and when buying from new egg you gota look out for the combo deals and codes to save money

**hannibal** · 07-09-11, 05:28 PM

The answer to this question usually lies with the person making the decision.

Do you want to have to support everything yourself?

Is this your first build?

If the answers are no,yes then you should buy.

If the answers are yes, yes, buy this time put together a couple of hundred bucks and build something cheap to cut your teeth.

If the answer is yes, no, then build.

Otherwise, buy you will save yourself some headaches and ball pain.

-H

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