Build a Computer

Build Your Own Computer

The Advantages
Building your own computer  might be the best technological decision you ever have to make.There are numerous advantages to building your own computer.  Most people buy pre-built computers from major companies like Toshiba, Dell, and, Alien-ware and while these companies make sure their computer parts work well together and are functional, they are generally more expensive and are less tailored to your specific user needs.  One great advantage to building your own computer is that they are easily upgradable.  If you have a failing part or you just think your computer performance would improve with a newer processor or some other part, its fairly easy to replace them if you know what you're doing.

Disadvantages of building your own computer
When you build a computer you have to do research on all the parts you intend to put in it.  In addition to research on price and specs, you must also make sure all the parts are compatible, and that they will fit inside the case.  Pre-built computers allow you to avoid the situation where you may have accidentally bought a incompatible part.  The only other disadvantage would be warranty.  Although there is a possibility that a specific part might be under warranty,  you would have to prove that that part was the problem in a failing computer.  Pre-built computers take the warranty issues out of the picture in case of problems.  Its easier to send in the whole computer when something is wrong then to diagnose your computer yourself or with a technician who might charge you an arm and a leg for a simple problem.

Consider Your Needs
First and foremost, you should consider your needs as a computer user.  Are you a gamer or just a casual user? Are you working in a potentially hazardous environment for a computer? One of the greatest advantages to building your own computer is in buying parts you as a user will need.  It allows you to focus on whats important instead of adding expenses in unnecessary places.  The most important thing for a gamer would obviously be the video card.  Do you have lots of big files?  If so then you probably need a bigger hard-drive.