{"id":5417,"date":"2015-03-16T08:37:10","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T14:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daskeyboard.com\/blog\/?p=5417"},"modified":"2019-05-17T09:03:54","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:03:54","slug":"should-you-build-or-buy-your-gaming-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daskeyboard.com\/blog\/should-you-build-or-buy-your-gaming-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Build or Buy Your Gaming PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NZMU5vN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"593\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re looking for a new gaming PC, one of the biggest decisions you\u2019ll have to make is whether to build or buy your new computer. Here are the pros and cons of each\u00a0to make your choice easier.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theselfieboxng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/20130606-20130606-build_icon-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"163\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Building Your PC<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When you build your own PC, it\u2019s completely customizable, meaning that your new computer has exactly the right design and functionality for your play style.<\/strong> Your hardware and software choices won\u2019t be chosen by someone trying to appeal to mass audiences. Since you\u2019ll be making your own decisions, you can choose processor, video card, and whatever else you want that will best fit your games and your budget.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for software. Your computer will be a blank slate, meaning you don\u2019t have to spend tons of time going through pre-installed software that you don\u2019t want to clean off unneeded data on your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A lot of times you also get more for your money when you build a PC.<\/strong> While you may spend more on great specific parts, that\u2019s a matter of choice, you may end up spending less overall due to discounts on individual pieces and not paying for the corporate logo on the PC.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason building is cost effective is that you aren\u2019t forced to pay for everything at once. <strong>If you\u2019re smart about your strategy, you can upgrade your PC piece-by-piece, prioritizing what really matters and meaning you don\u2019t have to shell out quite as much in a single purchase.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also continue modding your PC for better performance as technology improves without worrying about voiding a pricey warranty.<\/p>\n<p>Building your own computer is also easier now than ever with tons of sites, like <a href=\"http:\/\/pcpartpicker.com\">PCPartPicker<\/a>, offering advice and pre-made builds that can help you find the right design for your price gaming needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t particularly tech savvy, building may not be right for you. <strong>Building a PC requires a lot of research into parts to make sure that each piece works with every other piece.<\/strong> Plus there\u2019s the added frustration of actually putting the pieces together if you don\u2019t already understand the inner workings of your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a store-bought PC, you can\u2019t just take the whole thing back for a new one or get on the phone with troubleshooters who can talk about the whole computer.<\/p>\n<p>If you do need troubleshooting help, chances are you\u2019ll be on the phone with several customer service agents for different pieces of the hardware, and they may not be able to help you fix the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Waiting for parts to be delivered when you\u2019re stoked about your new computer is a pain!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.iconfinder.com\/data\/icons\/windows-8-metro-style\/128\/buy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Buying Your PC<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Pros:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Probably the biggest benefit of a store-bought PC is that it\u2019s ready to go right out of the box.<\/strong> All you have to do is plug the pieces in, and you\u2019re ready, unlike the long process of putting a PC together from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>You also don\u2019t have fear that your pieces won\u2019t work together, or that you haven\u2019t gotten all the pieces you need and will have to wait for more to be delivered.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a PC may also be a cost-effective choices if you are looking for computer to run older or basic games that don\u2019t require a ton of RAM or a high-end graphics card.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Cons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You can buy pre-made PCs that have great processors and amazing graphics cards, but you\u2019re probably going to be paying more for it than homemade versions, because you\u2019ll be paying for a logo, and won\u2019t be able to take advantage of wholesale deals on parts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You also don\u2019t get as many custom options for hardware or software. While you can change both of these, you may void your warranty by doing so, or run into compatibility issues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The Bottom Line:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re looking for high-performance PCs that are also cost-efficient and highly customizable, you may want to build your own.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you aren\u2019t particularly tech savvy or you\u2019re looking for something simple that has warranties and customer support, buying a prebuilt PC may be a better option.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deciding whether to build or buy really is a matter of your comfort with technology, what specs you&#8217;re looking for, and your budget. 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