Build vs buy
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Build vs buy
>>51509655
buyld
>>51509655
You're obviously GNU here. Lurk more or fuck off.
buy to build
/g is full of apple shills so everyone is going to say buy a mac
>buy
convenient
can go to single retailer for parts replacement
>build
cheaper
exactly the parts you want
Quit being a newfag. Are you autistic?
Building
>cheaper
>literally any combo you want
>no bloatware
>pride/bragging rights
>don't break warranty by opening case
>more upgradeable
I could go on all day
Buying
>muh alienware, it impresses people who don't know shit
>$2000
>i7
>GTX 210
Build, it takes a little research and time and you're done.
Depends on what. Build or buy what?
What if you bought one built, like from faggots like ibuypower?
>>51509731
Your CPU.
>>51509756
>bought one built
What the fuck does that even mean. Every computer you buy has been built. The problem with prebuilts is that 1) they charge an extra for building, so if you take out the middle man of course it's going to be cheaper, and 2) they use cheap, shitty parts trying to increase their profit margin.
>>51509770
not sure if poor b8, or you just like using that term in a broader sense.
>>51509816
>not welding your own processor
Get the fuck off my /g/ you disgusting normalfag I bet aren't even a virgin.
>>51509797
I'm talking about these shitty gaming PC sites that let you "customize" a build or whatever and pick parts. I know about cheap parts, but that's taken care of once you get away from literal kill-yourself companies like HP and Dell
what web browser is /g using
>>51509837
goddamnit man....
Depends.
If you're not concerned with the extra cost of having someone else do it, then by all means, use ibuypower or cyberpower or something like that. You'll get to pick your parts (from an array, but they have some good picks), and you pay a premium for the parts and the building. It's not an awful idea if you're busy and just can't be assed to.
>>51509655
>buying
superior looks and in some cases engineering (if you go high-end)
convenient
depending on how cheap you go you could be stuck with a weak shitbox you can't upgrade/expand
>build
ugly components and obnoxious gaymer shit everywhere
generally cheaper, can get more out of what you spend
customize your system to your exact specifications and upgrade it as much as you want
>>51509721
>pride/bragging rights
do you brag about owning IKEA furniture too?
your shitty single socket gaming PC isn't really anything special
>>51509950
>your shitty single socket gaming PC
Nice meme necky.
>>51509655
Kill yourself
>>51509995
It's true though, a boringly mid-range skylake build with a 970/980 in a "minimal" fridge case is dime a dozen and takes pretty much 0 physical or mental effort to build, and isn't really even impressive specs-wise in the grand scheme of things either
>>51509867
i use iceweasel but you are in the wrong thread.
