Pre-built vs. Custom Build, Vendor vs. Do-it-yourself - RunUO

PappaSmurf · 07-28-2005, 01:43 AM

I know everyone has a dream rig but I was just curious what other people think of as their dream rig? I personally prefer to custom build my own system since I can't find a vendor that can make on to my specs for a price I'm willing to pay.

Killamus · 07-28-2005, 01:52 AM

It really all depends on what the vendors have for sale, and what you want. If you want something so... rare(For lack of a better word) You're best off making it yourself, if you have the skillz. If not, you're SOL... lol. Anyways, i'd perfer custom built w/vendor parts, so you know that if it doesn't work right, you can send it back. All depends on what you really need.

bzk90 · 07-28-2005, 01:55 AM

custom built from newegg, most parts come with a minimum of 1year warranty, if something breaks just rma it

why pay for dell to put together a rig with low quality parts when you can use the same low quality parts for half the price ;/

Phantom · 07-28-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PappaSmurf

I know everyone has a dream rig but I was just curious what other people think of as their dream rig? I personally prefer to custom build my own system since I can't find a vendor that can make on to my specs for a price I'm willing to pay.

Building your own machine can be more expensive if you don't buy the right parts and don't buy from the right place ( ie they won't accept returns ).

Sometimes your better of paying the extra money to have somebody build it and also have that wonderful warrenty incase something happens like you spill your soda/beer on your computer. They do that with laptops, not sure about desktop, I am sure you can get warrenty that covers it.

You also are given support if you require it, and also will know exactly what you have bought. This also allows you to do small updates to your machine since they have the history also. They can work with you, and you can get "dealer" deals like free printers like dell offers.

You get slightly less quality but remember today a computer will last 3 years before the high-end applications/games start to be unusable.

I have done all three, bought a low quality machine, I built my own only having to scrap the project because of unknown issue with Windows 95, and bought a high-end computer from a company ( custom build ).

The low quality machine actually still works, its an hp I believe. The high-end computer was over priced, but it still works, but thats thanks to my 128 video card :-)

If you order from a company, be sure you buy extra RAM then you need, in my case I am unable to get the brand they used, thus unable to add more RAM because of configuration issue.

Lord Nemesis · 07-28-2005, 02:25 AM

My set up is custom, and after seeing the horrors that some people have with pre-built rigs, I wouldn't have it any other way.

DontdroptheSOAD · 07-28-2005, 04:32 AM

$1200 bucks gets UT2k4 to say holy shit.

That is all I ask for.

Nochte · 07-28-2005, 09:48 AM

it really all depends on what you're looking for. if you want a "drop-in" box, that all you have to do is buy it and wait for it to come in, then by all means buy a pre-built job (NEVER a dell. those guys suck...more than glad to post why elsewhere). if, on the other hand you wish to have a fully custom job, and want to know exactly where every part came from and how high/low quality it is, then you're stuck building it yourself. i always prefer buying pieces from my company (owner discount ftw), or newegg before that. the rig i'm on now is running the same specs as the REALLY high-end Dell as far as ram/hd/video/proc/etc, but cost me about 600$, and i'm not using a single off-brand part.

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Originally Posted by DontdroptheSOAD

$1200 bucks gets UT2k4 to say holy shit.

That is all I ask for.

...you got ripped by about 600$ (monitor not included)

DontdroptheSOAD · 07-28-2005, 12:17 PM

No I didn't I actually spent almost a year researching parts. And when it came down to it the Radeon 9800pro was sold out so I got the All-in-wonder version.

TMSTKSBK · 07-28-2005, 01:49 PM

heh.

I had trouble finding a Radeon x800Pro, also. Found it at this unknown site for $395 ($5 less than NE or ZZF, AND free shipping). Got it pretty fast. Was pleased with that.

Killamus · 07-28-2005, 10:01 PM

I find this funny, cuz I got a del Optiplex dual pent 4 2.7 gightz processor w/ 512 megs ram, and a 60 gig HD for free. Granted, the video card was shit, but for 65$ for a new video card, I think its worth it.

Oh yeah, I got this from a school, it was really busted up. The processor/motherboard worked, and I got some ram from another one that was REALLY busted, beyond repair. All in all, good pre-built comp=free.

The joy of having a mother as a school teacher, and a father as a comp system repair dude.

PappaSmurf · 07-28-2005, 10:27 PM

I went on a few web sites and threw together a custom built rig and realized that I'll have to build my own rig by hand. Right now I'm hoping to build one with the following.

AMD Athalon 64 FX-55 processor (unless I can get the newest AMD dual core for a reasonable price)
Dual Nvidia 6800 ultra in SLI
Dual 500GB HDD in Raid 0
2 GB Memory
Dual DL DVD RW drives
9 in 1 card reader
I haven't decided on a sound card yet any suggestions?

Alis · 07-28-2005, 10:32 PM

Well the price doesnt matter for me i don buy it usually my b.f buys the products for free thats what his job is ..

bzk90 · 07-28-2005, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PappaSmurf

I went on a few web sites and threw together a custom built rig and realized that I'll have to build my own rig by hand. Right now I'm hoping to build one with the following.

AMD Athalon 64 FX-55 processor (unless I can get the newest AMD dual core for a reasonable price)
Dual Nvidia 6800 ultra in SLI
Dual 500GB HDD in Raid 0
2 GB Memory
Dual DL DVD RW drives
9 in 1 card reader
I haven't decided on a sound card yet any suggestions?

must be nice to have no maximum budget, the creativelab cards are good and ive heard turtle beach is also very nice

TMSTKSBK · 07-28-2005, 11:23 PM

Creative Audigy 2 owns your babies.

Audigy 4 is even better.

07-28-2005, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
PappaSmurf Forum Expert Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Polishing my Lightsaber Age: 31 Posts: 2,430	Pre-built vs. Custom Build, Vendor vs. Do-it-yourself I know everyone has a dream rig but I was just curious what other people think of as their dream rig? I personally prefer to custom build my own system since I can't find a vendor that can make on to my specs for a price I'm willing to pay.

07-28-2005, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Killamus Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sitting in a chair fulfilling my life's goal Age: 22 Posts: 2,650	It really all depends on what the vendors have for sale, and what you want. If you want something so... rare(For lack of a better word) You're best off making it yourself, if you have the skillz. If not, you're SOL... lol. Anyways, i'd perfer custom built w/vendor parts, so you know that if it doesn't work right, you can send it back. All depends on what you really need. __________________ Procrastinators unite! Tomorrow. Saying that Java is nice because it works on all OS's is like saying that anal sex is nice because it works on all genders.

07-28-2005, 04:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
DontdroptheSOAD Master of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Glen Saint Mary, Florida Age: 19 Posts: 6,834	$1200 bucks gets UT2k4 to say holy shit. That is all I ask for. __________________ Robin Lovett April 21, 1948 - March 12, 2007

07-28-2005, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
DontdroptheSOAD Master of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Glen Saint Mary, Florida Age: 19 Posts: 6,834	No I didn't I actually spent almost a year researching parts. And when it came down to it the Radeon 9800pro was sold out so I got the All-in-wonder version. __________________ Robin Lovett April 21, 1948 - March 12, 2007

07-28-2005, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
TMSTKSBK Master of the Internet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NC/NC State Univ Age: 23 Posts: 16,424	heh. I had trouble finding a Radeon x800Pro, also. Found it at this unknown site for $395 ($5 less than NE or ZZF, AND free shipping). Got it pretty fast. Was pleased with that. __________________ Goodbye, folks.

07-28-2005, 01:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
bzk90 Master of the Internet Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nevada Age: 18 Posts: 6,630	custom built from newegg, most parts come with a minimum of 1year warranty, if something breaks just rma it why pay for dell to put together a rig with low quality parts when you can use the same low quality parts for half the price ;/

07-28-2005, 02:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lord Nemesis Forum Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Enjoying the sunset. Age: 24 Posts: 315	My set up is custom, and after seeing the horrors that some people have with pre-built rigs, I wouldn't have it any other way.

07-28-2005, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Killamus Forum Expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sitting in a chair fulfilling my life's goal Age: 22 Posts: 2,650	I find this funny, cuz I got a del Optiplex dual pent 4 2.7 gightz processor w/ 512 megs ram, and a 60 gig HD for free. Granted, the video card was shit, but for 65$ for a new video card, I think its worth it. Oh yeah, I got this from a school, it was really busted up. The processor/motherboard worked, and I got some ram from another one that was REALLY busted, beyond repair. All in all, good pre-built comp=free. The joy of having a mother as a school teacher, and a father as a comp system repair dude. __________________ Procrastinators unite! Tomorrow. Saying that Java is nice because it works on all OS's is like saying that anal sex is nice because it works on all genders.

07-28-2005, 10:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
PappaSmurf Forum Expert Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Polishing my Lightsaber Age: 31 Posts: 2,430	I did a little pricing I went on a few web sites and threw together a custom built rig and realized that I'll have to build my own rig by hand. Right now I'm hoping to build one with the following. AMD Athalon 64 FX-55 processor (unless I can get the newest AMD dual core for a reasonable price) Dual Nvidia 6800 ultra in SLI Dual 500GB HDD in Raid 0 2 GB Memory Dual DL DVD RW drives 9 in 1 card reader I haven't decided on a sound card yet any suggestions?

07-28-2005, 10:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Alis Forum Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Probably where people call it heaven Posts: 1,452	Well the price doesnt matter for me i don buy it usually my b.f buys the products for free thats what his job is ..

07-28-2005, 11:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
TMSTKSBK Master of the Internet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NC/NC State Univ Age: 23 Posts: 16,424	Creative Audigy 2 owns your babies. Audigy 4 is even better. __________________ Goodbye, folks.

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