Do you prefer DIY or buy pc off the shelf?
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Share your views on this. My pc getting old ( coming to 6 yrs ) and I planning to get a new one.
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ever since my first custom DIY pc from SLS, i have never looked back.
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I prefer diy computers as it is cheaper.
I also need a new computer ! -
DIY so u get only wat u require.....(provided u know all these stuff)
if u are IT idiot or have no idea what to get, then get the ready systems to save the headaches....... -
many reasons,
1). Price - DIY is cheaper
2). Custom types - if you dun need too good graphics card, or only need 100Gb drive, you can pick and choose
3). Individual stuff also comes with guarantee and you can go back to the shop if anything is wrong
4). if you still have the monitor and printer, you dun need to buy whole set again like off the shelf...instead, just buy a custom DIY desktop from SLS, and use the old monitor, printer etc...cheaper right?
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X2Originally posted by nightzip:many reasons,
1). Price - DIY is cheaper
2). Custom types - if you dun need too good graphics card, or only need 100Gb drive, you can pick and choose
3). Individual stuff also comes with guarantee and you can go back to the shop if anything is wrong
4). if you still have the monitor and printer, you dun need to buy whole set again like off the shelf...instead, just buy a custom DIY desktop from SLS, and use the old monitor, printer etc...cheaper right? 
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DIY,lol actually DBSS aka done by shop staff for me.
I pick the items i want then the shop assembled it for me for a small $20 fee.But hey it is a good PC,am still using it after 5 years+ -
DIY.
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x2Originally posted by FireIce:DIY so u get only wat u require.....(provided u know all these stuff)
if u are IT idiot or have no idea what to get, then get the ready systems to save the headaches.......
some of the parts of the old system can reuse. -
DIY... cheaper by a LOT!
Anyway you can customise to your liking (or budget) -
DIY or OEMs?
for me this question loang has an answer. -
am i the only person left in singapore still using a Gateway computer?
5 years already. -
Mine coming to 6 yrs. Compaq pc bought at Challenger.Originally posted by Gordonator:am i the only person left in singapore still using a Gateway computer?
5 years already. P3 933mhz. 
I think my pc got the lowest speed in sgf. -
x3Originally posted by FireIce:DIY so u get only wat u require.....(provided u know all these stuff)
if u are IT idiot or have no idea what to get, then get the ready systems to save the headaches.......
If you have limited knowledge on the maintainence of PCs, its best to get pre-built systems. At least you know who to turn to in times of hardware/software breakdowns. -
DIY.
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let me say something....actually there is not much difference between DIY and those that say acer and dell are selling.........
did anyone looked at the DELL price for a desktop.........the online store i think.......its selling at 899 now.....so cheap.......whatever for should i go do DIY now...........? -
prob with diy is like me now lor the comp so many prob just now just hang dunno what happened
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dell computers might blow up in your faceOriginally posted by gohkatkat:let me say something....actually there is not much difference between DIY and those that say acer and dell are selling.........
did anyone looked at the DELL price for a desktop.........the online store i think.......its selling at 899 now.....so cheap.......whatever for should i go do DIY now...........? -
that's unless you are buying a laptop dude.......its a desktop i am talking about......which doesn't come with a faulty battery internally......anyway its easy to fix a PC.........the hardware i mean..............Originally posted by hisoka:dell computers might blow up in your face
anyway........some DIY stuff is better because it comes with warranty which is better because you just send it to DELL ....if its like DIY....then you might have to claim warranty from various places....which is a hassle because of the runs you have to make...........if i were to buy a PC now.......i rather buy from dell ...acer............not some companies like sony because you are buying for their brand more than their product............
it all depends on the long run...but for now at this time of the year.......i rather buy from companies.....rather than DIY. -
my previous PC was DIY de..
lasted abt 3, 4 yrs ba.
now using the second DIY de..
this cost about $1400. -
truth is if you know what to do and what its about diy is still cheaper.( i don't i admit)Originally posted by gohkatkat:that's unless you are buying a laptop dude.......its a desktop i am talking about......which doesn't come with a faulty battery internally......anyway its easy to fix a PC.........the hardware i mean..............
anyway........some DIY stuff is better because it comes with warranty which is better because you just send it to DELL ....if its like DIY....then you might have to claim warranty from various places....which is a hassle because of the runs you have to make...........if i were to buy a PC now.......i rather buy from dell ...acer............not some companies like sony because you are buying for their brand more than their product............
it all depends on the long run...but for now at this time of the year.......i rather buy from companies.....rather than DIY.
those cheap(no pun or secondary meaning) dell comps at 899, well lets just say that i could run my game on it based on just the ram of only 256 if i remember correctly. of course you can add ram and you have a comp that costs 1k plus
and seriously i have bad experiences with dell comps from fualty computers to nto so good performances. but to be fair though new they were partially public computers -
Now latest pc is still P4 or P5??? I only know the latest one is 775.....
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Intel has dropped the 'Pentium' naming sometime back on their processors. One of the newer processor is named 'Core Duo'. There should be no such a thing as a 'P5'. PGA775 (not 'Boeing 775') is just the pin out and a lookout for processor versus mobo fitting. If the number fits a board and a core, it is usually compatible between the two.Originally posted by Manager433:Now latest pc is still P4 or P5??? I only know the latest one is 775..... -
thks for the info.Originally posted by troublemaker2005:Intel has dropped the 'Pentium' naming sometime back on their processors. One of the newer processor is named 'Core Duo'. There should be no such a thing as a 'P5'. PGA775 (not 'Boeing 775') is just the pin out and a lookout for processor versus mobo fitting. If the number fits a board and a core, it is usually compatible between the two. -
if you DIY, and if you are a gamer who would want a top notch speed devil with the devil's charm and lotsa power, you might need to install 4 fans.
trust me. you put together all those fast and furious parts and your set heats up like a campfire.