Re: New PC: Build it or Buy it?
From: Tom (noway_at_nothere.com)
Date: 02/07/05
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Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2005 14:32:22 -0500
Buyabs looks great, and the hardware they offer is exceptional even when configured into a total unit for the money. I may look there for my next purchase.
"Kevin" <webman6@hot4mail.com> wrote in message news:uuf3rjUDFHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> While building your own computer can be a lot of fun and a good learning
> experience, there is one major drawback. You have no technical support for
> the operating system as you are the OEM. You will have to deal with
> multiple vendors for support in regards to system components like the hard
> drive, optical drives, motherboard and so on.
>
> I would not suggest buying a system from HP, Compaq, Gateway, Dell (although
> they are, in my opinion, the best of the major pre-built companies), or
> Sony. Check out the systems from www.buyabs.com or Alienware. Falcon
> Northwest also makes good, solid systems. With these smaller system
> builders you get good support, a good warranty and an upgradeable box for
> later expansion.
>
> "Ryan" <ryan@email.com> wrote in message
> news:uZcGBZUDFHA.3048@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> I am debating with a friend who is pondering on whether to buy a HP at
>> CompUsa as opposed to me helping him build it.
>>
>> Of course, I was telling him that HP like Dell, is notorious for using
>> proprietary parts that can not be upgraded and so forth.
>>
>> Anyone have any good arguments for building it as opposed to buying it?
>>
>> I am trying to convince him that he will be better off with a built PC in
>> the long run for future upgrades.
>>
>>
>
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