Buy It Or Build It Prt 1 (Buy It)

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Today, it's much better to buy a desktop PC or laptop instead of building one. Let's first talk about the desktop PC. As I mentioned earlier, there was a time when building one was preferable to buying one, but that has changed altogether, especially if you are not looking for an ultra-high-end PC. If you want a standard PC that has the capability of easily and efficiently handling your average computing and gaming needs, it's best to buy a pre-built PC. Manufacturers like Dell have come up with numerous mid-range models that deliver great performance, are extremely reliable, and offer great value for your money. Formerly, lots of people built their own PCs because they were unable to find a PC with the right specs, but these days there are so many brands and models to choose from that almost everyone can find a PC that fits their needs like a glove. And if you are still unable to find one that best suits your needs and tastes, almost every major desktop PC manufacturer lets you customize your PC. You can customize your PC online while sitting comfortably at home.

Building a laptop is an entirely different story. Building a laptop is nothing compared to building a desktop PC - the latter being an absolute piece of cake as compared to the former. That's because it's really tough to figure out how to assemble a laptop. And even if you do somehow figure it out, finding the right components is too much of a hassle. You either end up with... well, nothing, or a laptop with too many issues that cost you twice as much as what would cost you to buy a similar laptop. Let's have a look at some of the benefits of buying vs. building a laptop.

You save money...

Thanks to great competition in both desktop PC and laptop markets, you can find a very good desktop PC or laptop at a very affordable price these days. Formerly, when people built their own PCs, the main catalyst driving them was price. Buying a good desktop PC used to cost considerably more than building one. However, the tables have turned. Nowadays, you can buy a good desktop for less than what it's going to cost you to build one similar to it. And if not less, it's going to cost you almost as much. This is especially true if you want a mid-range desktop PC. It's no big secret that over the years manufacturers have minimized their profit margins on low-range and mid-range models. The bulk of their profit comes from the expensive high-end models. So you should only consider building a PC if you want an ultra-high-end one. And even then it's better to trade reliability for the slight reduction in cost. Similar is the case of a laptop, the only difference being that building a laptop is not advisable even in the case of a high-end laptop. In short, you ultimately save money by buying a PC or laptop instead of building one.

You save considerable time and money...

It takes considerable time and effort to figure out how to build a PC or laptop. I'm not saying that figuring out how to put together a PC is rocket science, but it's no child's play either. Then you have to locate and purchase all the components, which requires additional time and effort. Assembling the PC or laptop is a story of its own. Unless you are an expert, there are great chances that you might end up with too many issues.

You escape a great deal of hassle...

Finding all the components and assembling them entails a great deal of hassle, especially in the case of a laptop. You will need to locate and purchase the barebones notebook (also called the barebook), then you will have to locate and purchase the rest of the components. There are some online sellers that offer barebones notebooks at decent prices, but finding the right one at the right price is still a great hassle. And let's not even talk about the hassle of assembling all the components. There is also another kind of hassle in building a laptop or PC, and that's the hassle of dealing with multiple manufacturers when you need to claim warranty for the various components. On the other hand, if you buy a pre-built PC or laptop, you will only have to deal with the manufacturer of the PC or laptop. I don't know about you, but I'd rather deal with one manufacturer instead of many.

Now that we know it's better to buy a PC or laptop instead of building one, let's have a look at some tips that might be helpful in choosing a PC or laptop that best suits you.

• Clearly determine the purpose for which you are going to use your laptop or PC and outline your needs before you start searching for it.
• Outline the specs you want your PC or laptop to have based on the needs you identified earlier.
• It's always advisable to set a hard and fast budget for your purchase. There are countless laptop or PC models out there in retail stores that would be perfect for you, but are way out of your reach. So, you don't want to waste your time on them.
• Try not to make a single component or feature the deciding factor in your decision to buy or not to buy a laptop or PC.
• Try not to get caught on the upgrade treadmill. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a technology savvy consumer, but bear in mind that nothing can stop today's top-of-the-range laptop or PC from being tomorrow's budget box. For what you pay an absolute fortune today, you'll be able to get for next to nothing tomorrow. OK, I went a little overboard there, but you do get my point, right? So, it's best to keep a keen eye on your needs and choose a PC or laptop that is within your budget.
• Don't get carried away while in a retail store and buy a high-end desktop PC or laptop just because the salesperson suggests it and it seems like a good idea to own a top-of-the-line PC or laptop with power and features that you will probably never use.
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