Until it goes wrong and you have a fancy $700 paperweight with mushed pins.
I like building them, and I do it for friends all the time, but *some people* should just buy a prebuilt and enjoy it.
LadBooboo
I like building my PC, sure, but for [insert older relative here] who is only a basic user, a prebuilt is the way to go.
Splyce123
I used to build all my PCs. Now I have them prebuilt by a system integrator. It’s not worth my time when I can have someone else do it for me, especially as the PC turns up a few days later with windows installed (I just use my key to activate it), cable managed better than I can do, with a full warranty and full customer support.
OrganicInn
check your bank balance
KeepingIt100forLife
You forget that a lot of people are just too dumb to build their own. I mean we have people walking around with 70 IQs and can’t even cook spaghetti, let alone build a PC.
I agree it is better and more satisfying.
StarkRavingNormal
How close do you live to a microcenter?
glyiasziple
unless you break something
ZhangtheGreat
I won’t. I agree. I’ve only ever owned one pre-built, and that was a birthday gift from my parents when I was ten.
Povanos
I’ve built roughly 7 computers now, 2 for myself and 5 for friends, I derived no pleasure from it besides the first time, my current computer is a prebuilt and i was a lot more giddy turning that on than any other I’ve built.
JustMooseee
i work at best buy and my whole job is to sell those prebuilts and i STILL tell people it’s better to build their own
Winters_Gem
i just like building them, find it fun
Belfetto
I don’t think anyone argues this
It’s a matter of convenience
Xerio_the_Herio
No one’s gonna argue against you… just some of us don’t have the time any longer (just line I haven’t built a hackintosh in forever) for the same reasons.
Latviacm
PC is PC
dogehousesonthemoon
eh, that’s entirely subjective so I have no intention of trying to change your mind.
I’ve always built any (non-laptop) pc I’ve owned, but that was more done out of financial interest than any other reason.
I don’t hate building pcs and am quite happy to do it if it’s what I need to do.
But I can’t say I’d have an issue with a pre-built, especially a custom pre-built if I had lots of money and less time.
Sea_Sandwich7248
lol I just wanna play games the fastest way possible
Alternative_Bug_6712
They are often only marked up 150-300$
And you are paying for a full device warranty, stress tests, and guarantee’d headache free repairs, you can just send it back as apposed to trying to take it apart and get warranty for that individual component.
The issue with buying pre-builds is people always hunt for the cheapest deals, instead of asking “why do these 2 pre-builds with exactly the same specs have a $250 price difference”
Well in 2 years when thar cheaper one falls apart like a lego set, or fry’s itself into an office computer you’ll have your answer.
KINGRAGE-X
Yep. It’s cheaper to build it than to buy it.
Seroko
For me it’s like getting Legos for Christmas. I’ve built 9 apart from mine (that just gets upgraded by pieces since 2006 or so) and it’s just relaxing…
somethingsimple89535
They hype fades after a week in both scenarios. 🤷♂️
Chomusuke08_
Yeah building your own is great and you know what to do when you upgrade the parts, but not everyone has the time for that. Where I’m from, it only costs on average $10 to have someone build it for you
SilentEarth13
I’ve built my own PCs most of my life. Last year I got an unexpected windfall and was too busy/lazy to build again. Went pre-built.
No regrets. PC is great.
Building loses its novelty after a few times.
hamchris_
Build a PC is not that hard some people just want to play and not want the hassle of 1 hours to a whole day to build one.
Flaky-Pick505
Ty Captain Obvious-Like !
JahIthBur
Does anyone argue this?
Salivals
I’m 41 and have built every PC I’ve ever owned since I was 16 besides the Mac and compaq’s we had when I was a kid. I’m nearing another upgrade and am really tempted to just order 1 this next time around. I feel dirty just typing it but it’s true. With my 1st kid being 4 months old, time is not on my side these days.
Expensive_Crab_8608
Some people would tell you the same about cars and will call you an idiot for not being able to repair them, each people has his passion and competence
Edgaras1103
I don’t care
Dark_ShadowMD
…If you already know what you are doing, otherwise is a true nightmare, and you probably will end up wasting money, time and sweating like a pig in a never ending sea of stress and heart attacks…
Okay, maybe I exaggerate, but the principle is the same… Remember not everyone knows how to build a PC… Should this be taught on school? Dunno… I just wonder…
boksysocks
How about… you buy all the parts yourself and pay someone separately just to connect the parts together? Still cheaper than fully pre-built and you don’t have to learn how to build a PC if you don’t feel like it
notmalcal_
Agreed, but no shame in anyone for buying a prebuilt.
No regrets in building a couple of my own
pavukpa
What a brave statement to make on a subreddit like this
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but I don’t want to
Until it goes wrong and you have a fancy $700 paperweight with mushed pins.
I like building them, and I do it for friends all the time, but *some people* should just buy a prebuilt and enjoy it.
I like building my PC, sure, but for [insert older relative here] who is only a basic user, a prebuilt is the way to go.
I used to build all my PCs. Now I have them prebuilt by a system integrator. It’s not worth my time when I can have someone else do it for me, especially as the PC turns up a few days later with windows installed (I just use my key to activate it), cable managed better than I can do, with a full warranty and full customer support.
check your bank balance
You forget that a lot of people are just too dumb to build their own. I mean we have people walking around with 70 IQs and can’t even cook spaghetti, let alone build a PC.
I agree it is better and more satisfying.
How close do you live to a microcenter?
unless you break something
I won’t. I agree. I’ve only ever owned one pre-built, and that was a birthday gift from my parents when I was ten.
I’ve built roughly 7 computers now, 2 for myself and 5 for friends, I derived no pleasure from it besides the first time, my current computer is a prebuilt and i was a lot more giddy turning that on than any other I’ve built.
i work at best buy and my whole job is to sell those prebuilts and i STILL tell people it’s better to build their own
i just like building them, find it fun
I don’t think anyone argues this
It’s a matter of convenience
No one’s gonna argue against you… just some of us don’t have the time any longer (just line I haven’t built a hackintosh in forever) for the same reasons.
PC is PC
eh, that’s entirely subjective so I have no intention of trying to change your mind.
I’ve always built any (non-laptop) pc I’ve owned, but that was more done out of financial interest than any other reason.
I don’t hate building pcs and am quite happy to do it if it’s what I need to do.
But I can’t say I’d have an issue with a pre-built, especially a custom pre-built if I had lots of money and less time.
lol I just wanna play games the fastest way possible
They are often only marked up 150-300$
And you are paying for a full device warranty, stress tests, and guarantee’d headache free repairs, you can just send it back as apposed to trying to take it apart and get warranty for that individual component.
The issue with buying pre-builds is people always hunt for the cheapest deals, instead of asking “why do these 2 pre-builds with exactly the same specs have a $250 price difference”
Well in 2 years when thar cheaper one falls apart like a lego set, or fry’s itself into an office computer you’ll have your answer.
Yep. It’s cheaper to build it than to buy it.
For me it’s like getting Legos for Christmas. I’ve built 9 apart from mine (that just gets upgraded by pieces since 2006 or so) and it’s just relaxing…
They hype fades after a week in both scenarios. 🤷♂️
Yeah building your own is great and you know what to do when you upgrade the parts, but not everyone has the time for that. Where I’m from, it only costs on average $10 to have someone build it for you
I’ve built my own PCs most of my life. Last year I got an unexpected windfall and was too busy/lazy to build again. Went pre-built.
No regrets. PC is great.
Building loses its novelty after a few times.
Build a PC is not that hard some people just want to play and not want the hassle of 1 hours to a whole day to build one.
Ty Captain Obvious-Like !
Does anyone argue this?
I’m 41 and have built every PC I’ve ever owned since I was 16 besides the Mac and compaq’s we had when I was a kid. I’m nearing another upgrade and am really tempted to just order 1 this next time around. I feel dirty just typing it but it’s true. With my 1st kid being 4 months old, time is not on my side these days.
Some people would tell you the same about cars and will call you an idiot for not being able to repair them, each people has his passion and competence
I don’t care
…If you already know what you are doing, otherwise is a true nightmare, and you probably will end up wasting money, time and sweating like a pig in a never ending sea of stress and heart attacks…
Okay, maybe I exaggerate, but the principle is the same… Remember not everyone knows how to build a PC… Should this be taught on school? Dunno… I just wonder…
How about… you buy all the parts yourself and pay someone separately just to connect the parts together? Still cheaper than fully pre-built and you don’t have to learn how to build a PC if you don’t feel like it
Agreed, but no shame in anyone for buying a prebuilt.
No regrets in building a couple of my own
What a brave statement to make on a subreddit like this