Do Prebuilt PCs Actually Suck??
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Unfortunately, a lot of builders will insist that certain parts are compulsory (probably because they'll claim it needs to be bootable to test the build before shipping it out), even though you might disagree with exactly what should be mandatory. Ideally, I'd like a PC shipped without items that are easy to install (RAM, storage, GPU and OS), but a recent custom build I bought insisted on RAM, storage and an iGPU version of the CPU, but didn't insist on a pre-installed OS, go figure.
I bought a new GPU and 64GB RAM separately, brought 7 drives across from my old PC and then installed Linux, ending up with a new PC about twice as good as the old one without spending a fortune overall (and, yes, the old PC is still around too, albeit with less storage now).
Date: 2023-01-14
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GielderstGaming
From personal experience.
Growing up i never had anyone to teach me how to build and tinker PC hardware.
I'm 99% self taught from videos and experience with my own hands.
The way i see PC building is like a sort of construction, like Lego or something.
You just do a good amount of research before spending money on hardware.
And after you 100% know what you want or need you buy the hardware. And start building. If you're inexperience just watch guides or whatever.
It really isn't anhthing special. Just be delicate with the way you handle the hardware. One time i accidentally broke a USB3 header on a motherboard by pushing too hard on the connector. But it was alright afterwards. Just with one less header.
PC building is the simple part.
What truly is difficult is programming for example.
I couldn't understand much of it when i tried to learn a bit. There was alot of math and languages to learn and compare. That's the real deal, the programming. Understanding how these phenomenal CPUs, GPUs and hardware actually functions to the very last transistor. Now that's what i think is true powerfull computer knowledge. But i suppose not many have the brain power to truly understand and fully know how all this awesome hardware wizardry actually works.
These are my thoughts on the matter
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From personal experience.
Growing up i never had anyone to teach me how to build and tinker PC hardware.
I'm 99% self taught from videos and experience with my own hands.
The way i see PC building is like a sort of construction, like Lego or something.
You just do a good amount of research before spending money on hardware.
And after you 100% know what you want or need you buy the hardware. And start building. If you're inexperience just watch guides or whatever.
It really isn't anhthing special. Just be delicate with the way you handle the hardware. One time i accidentally broke a USB3 header on a motherboard by pushing too hard on the connector. But it was alright afterwards. Just with one less header.
PC building is the simple part.
What truly is difficult is programming for example.
I couldn't understand much of it when i tried to learn a bit. There was alot of math and languages to learn and compare. That's the real deal, the programming. Understanding how these phenomenal CPUs, GPUs and hardware actually functions to the very last transistor. Now that's what i think is true powerfull computer knowledge. But i suppose not many have the brain power to truly understand and fully know how all this awesome hardware wizardry actually works.
These are my thoughts on the matter
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BroncoBully
I just ordered a prebuilt from one of the big gaming machine builders. It was a GD nightmare. Broken pieces, bad software issues, missing parts and more. Was shipped this way. I ended up building my own since the PC they built was so bad. I now have one that works and can play games without crashing. Also saved me few hundred bucks. And have a water cooled monster. I ll never buy a prebuilt after these last few weeks. And I ve never built one before this
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I just ordered a prebuilt from one of the big gaming machine builders. It was a GD nightmare. Broken pieces, bad software issues, missing parts and more. Was shipped this way. I ended up building my own since the PC they built was so bad. I now have one that works and can play games without crashing. Also saved me few hundred bucks. And have a water cooled monster. I ll never buy a prebuilt after these last few weeks. And I ve never built one before this
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Bert
My pre-builds are off-lease PCs. This century I bought off-lease PCs (2003 HP d530 SFF; 2008 HP dc5850; 2011 HP Elitebook 8460p). In 2019 for the first time I did built an own PC again for 349 (Ryzen 3 2200G), twice the price of an off-lease PC. After a mid-life upgrade (CPU maybe more RAM) I hope to use it till 2029. I probably need an off-lease laptop again, the Elitebook with a Sandy Bridge i5 is now in its 12th year.
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My pre-builds are off-lease PCs. This century I bought off-lease PCs (2003 HP d530 SFF; 2008 HP dc5850; 2011 HP Elitebook 8460p). In 2019 for the first time I did built an own PC again for 349 (Ryzen 3 2200G), twice the price of an off-lease PC. After a mid-life upgrade (CPU maybe more RAM) I hope to use it till 2029. I probably need an off-lease laptop again, the Elitebook with a Sandy Bridge i5 is now in its 12th year.
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itech
t 500 Hp it been a great investment and Have upgraded it Ram GPU & Storage Very Happy Playing DCS Flight w/no issues. R5 3500x / three storage drives / 64g Ram / AMD 6600xt gpu plus i drilled some cooling holes and added a 2 fans . Since the prices of the CPU have dropped In may get [ 170] AMD 3700x. My only limitations are the Stock hp 570 motherboard /400watt power supply !
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t 500 Hp it been a great investment and Have upgraded it Ram GPU & Storage Very Happy Playing DCS Flight w/no issues. R5 3500x / three storage drives / 64g Ram / AMD 6600xt gpu plus i drilled some cooling holes and added a 2 fans . Since the prices of the CPU have dropped In may get [ 170] AMD 3700x. My only limitations are the Stock hp 570 motherboard /400watt power supply !
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Nick
For the most part pre-built computers are garbage. If you re buying a gaming PC that s pre-built. They re usually pretty good but they re over priced. You re also paying a lot more for all those fancy lights . Anybody over the age of 18 that still has RGB in their PC needs to get a life you re wasting money by putting make up on a pig. Spend that money on better components.
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For the most part pre-built computers are garbage. If you re buying a gaming PC that s pre-built. They re usually pretty good but they re over priced. You re also paying a lot more for all those fancy lights . Anybody over the age of 18 that still has RGB in their PC needs to get a life you re wasting money by putting make up on a pig. Spend that money on better components.
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David
I started with pre-builts..Dell...garbage...Then started building all my systems..now I have a family and am back to pre-built,but I pick my parts and research all the parts,I'll buy my gpu alone and install it and check everything out when the system arrives...Dell,Alienware and HP overpriced fast food of pc's..Ibuypower,Cyberpower...pretty decent.
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I started with pre-builts..Dell...garbage...Then started building all my systems..now I have a family and am back to pre-built,but I pick my parts and research all the parts,I'll buy my gpu alone and install it and check everything out when the system arrives...Dell,Alienware and HP overpriced fast food of pc's..Ibuypower,Cyberpower...pretty decent.
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Zing
Obviously, for those of us that are experienced builders, no off-the-shelf machine is a worthwhile purchase. In general, there will be too many weak links in the parts that are used. Nonetheless, these vendors do appeal to a fair segment of the PC market. Also, from what I have seen, iBUYPOWER is one of the more reputable brands.
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Obviously, for those of us that are experienced builders, no off-the-shelf machine is a worthwhile purchase. In general, there will be too many weak links in the parts that are used. Nonetheless, these vendors do appeal to a fair segment of the PC market. Also, from what I have seen, iBUYPOWER is one of the more reputable brands.
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VCJester
High priced pre-builts that perform at the level of cheaper models DO suck. Oh yeah, let's not forget the ones that are designed to prevent you from upgrading parts.
But if you're shopping for a machine for your Aunt to do her taxes on, go with a cheap pre-built.
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High priced pre-builts that perform at the level of cheaper models DO suck. Oh yeah, let's not forget the ones that are designed to prevent you from upgrading parts.
But if you're shopping for a machine for your Aunt to do her taxes on, go with a cheap pre-built.
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Marvin
Prebuilt is for people who does not have time. It is like carwash/cleaning service you can do it or you pay someone to do it. It is cheaper to clean it yourself you just need water and cleaning materials or just pay premium and go to a carwash.
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Prebuilt is for people who does not have time. It is like carwash/cleaning service you can do it or you pay someone to do it. It is cheaper to clean it yourself you just need water and cleaning materials or just pay premium and go to a carwash.
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Kayla
wouldn't buy one myself but there has to be at least one good one out there, nzxt might still sell their first timer pc build kit . just don't buy any of the prebuilt pc's gamers nexus reviewed, so far I think only one has been somewhat decent.
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wouldn't buy one myself but there has to be at least one good one out there, nzxt might still sell their first timer pc build kit . just don't buy any of the prebuilt pc's gamers nexus reviewed, so far I think only one has been somewhat decent.
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Kurt
My first DIY build had a discount case and PSU. All prebuilts seem to cut costs the same way, and what's worse is that the oems use nonstandard form factors that are difficult or impossible to upgrade
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My first DIY build had a discount case and PSU. All prebuilts seem to cut costs the same way, and what's worse is that the oems use nonstandard form factors that are difficult or impossible to upgrade
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cd
I'm with you Gordon, my PC is on the floor. if it's not plush carpet it's fiiiine.
My trick is to place it on a 6mm piece of ply which ensures airflow and it's easy to slide in and out for access.
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I'm with you Gordon, my PC is on the floor. if it's not plush carpet it's fiiiine.
My trick is to place it on a 6mm piece of ply which ensures airflow and it's easy to slide in and out for access.
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The
I've been building PC's for over 25 years, and I still suggest and help out people with prebuilds if they so desire. The 1st question I always ask is what are you going to do with it?
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I've been building PC's for over 25 years, and I still suggest and help out people with prebuilds if they so desire. The 1st question I always ask is what are you going to do with it?
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