Is it really worth it to build your own system?

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Just wondering if there's any savings by building your own system these days or is it simply best to buy a completed system?

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Could have a look at what the completed systems bring (factor in any overclocking already done for you as well), and then search for the individual parts to see the difference in total cost and if it's worth it for you. Also factor in the service provided by OcUK for their complete systems, in case of any problem, whereby they pick up your computer, fix it and return it to you.

Service Package
- Full 24 Month collect and return warranty
- Each specification is assembled from handpicked components for compatibility and stability
- Telephone, web note and forum technical support
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It may not actually be cheaper, but you get better quality components that suit your needs.

You can also make it look exactly as you want, with coloured cables and lighting.
 
cheap office use PC, buy prebuilt esp if its for someone else, helps put the tech support issue to the shop via warrant etc
other specialist systems, build your own, more options to customise and you know whats in the system
 
I agree with Doomedspeed. If you have £600 to spend then you could get a better PC by building it yourself rather than buying a pre-built. Obviously they will both cost £600 but you get more for your money with building your own system.
 
It's one of those trade-offs really. You do save money by putting your own system together - and it's great fun doing so and allows for a more flexible selection of components than built-to-order systems generally allow.

But on the other hand, it does take time to assemble everything - and if you have a problem (with memory say), diagnosing it and fixing it can be a right PITA.

So, you trade your time for the money and the enjoyment depends upon how easily it goes!

I've just bought an overclocked system from OCUK. I had intended to build my own this time but realized that I'm too short of time at the moment to do that. I must say, the system I've got from OCUK is really good!
 
Building your own PC is the best thing you can do, it save you money and once you start... all you want to do is build MORE and MORE and MORE and MORE and MORE:cool:
 
gregorius said:
It's one of those trade-offs really. You do save money by putting your own system together - and it's great fun doing so and allows for a more flexible selection of components than built-to-order systems generally allow.

But on the other hand, it does take time to assemble everything - and if you have a problem (with memory say), diagnosing it and fixing it can be a right PITA.

So, you trade your time for the money and the enjoyment depends upon how easily it goes!

I've just bought an overclocked system from OCUK. I had intended to build my own this time but realized that I'm too short of time at the moment to do that. I must say, the system I've got from OCUK is really good!
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Main problem is that I had a stroke not too long ago and my left side is not working the way it should, though I still have some use of my left hand and as such, my son would be building the pc, but has zero exp so it will be taking things very slowly if we decide to go through with it.. Main issue though is the price and I am limited with funds, so maybe £840 for the system (hopefully not more).

TY for all the replies

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If you read the threads a lot of people are first timers. We do help pick the parts and help as much as we can should problems arise during the build. You'll find plenty of video tutorials on youtube to help give you some confidence before you start.

So £840? That's to include what.... OS, Monitor, mouse & keyboard, tower? What do you want the machine for, is gaming on the cards?
 
honosuseri said:
If you read the threads a lot of people are first timers. We do help pick the parts and help as much as we can should problems arise during the build. You'll find plenty of video tutorials on youtube to help give you some confidence before you start.

So £840? That's to include what.... OS, Monitor, mouse & keyboard, tower? What do you want the machine for, is gaming on the cards?
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No OS needed, nor monitor... I still work, so will use the pc for that and gaming .. System I have now has an e7400, gtx 260. and is fine for the most part but I need to replace it now and this old system will be going elsewhere.

ty
 
Old Man said:
Main problem is that I had a stroke not too long ago and my left side is not working the way it should, though I still have some use of my left hand and as such, my son would be building the pc, but has zero exp so it will be taking things very slowly if we decide to go through with it.. Main issue though is the price and I am limited with funds, so maybe £840 for the system (hopefully not more).

TY for all the replies

:)
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Building with disabilities is daunting I feel where you are coming from. Although i have different issues than you i do have a great fear of messing it up and need an able body person to assist or at leas someone who can see.
The advantage you have though is you can coach your son though the process and computer are much easier to build these days.
Building your own computer will give you a much better sence of it being your own
Good luck with the project and hope you get better soon
 
Well, building your own is at least one of cheaper or faster. But it takes time, and you have to identify faulty components yourself since you claim for them under warranty one at a time.

Putting the things together is a bit stressful the first time but becomes tedious rather quickly. It simply isn't hard enough to be interesting after the first couple.
 
Old Man said:
Main problem is that I had a stroke not too long ago and my left side is not working the way it should, though I still have some use of my left hand and as such, my son would be building the pc, but has zero exp so it will be taking things very slowly if we decide to go through with it.. Main issue though is the price and I am limited with funds, so maybe £840 for the system (hopefully not more).

TY for all the replies

:)
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In that case, I'd buy only the parts, as it should be a really enjoyable and bonding experience to build a computer together with your son, and he'll help you to obtain that building satisfaction through him. :)

Whatever you decide, hope all goes well for you.
 
Old Man said:
No OS needed, nor monitor... I still work, so will use the pc for that and gaming .. System I have now has an e7400, gtx 260. and is fine for the most part but I need to replace it now and this old system will be going elsewhere.

ty
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Might be best to start a new thread and go into more detail what you do work wise with the rig. By asking for a spec in the title you'll get more help......

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-4670K 3.40GHz (Haswell) Socket LGA1150 Processor - Retail (Free Final Fantasy 14) £172.99
1 x HIS Radeon R9 270X IceQ BOOST 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with BattleField 4 PC Game Included (H270XQ2G2M) £149.99
1 x Gigabyte Z87-D3HP Intel Z87 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £107.99
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1 x Pioneer 24x Internal DVR-221LBK DVD Rewriter - OEM £17.99
Total : £778.86 (includes shipping : FREE).



That get's the ball rolling. The mobo includes a free heatsink so you can overclock the CPU. You also cop a couple of free games which is nice, the GPU is midrange but far from shabby.

All the best with it we look forward seeing what you settle on :)
 
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