Is it better buy a pre-built pc right now rather then building on?

[DariusGaming]

I need to build or buy a new pc buy August 2018. This is because I am moving and my dad needs a pc for his work. I already have a good pc that I am leaving for him. So I am looking to build or buy a new one. I'm in the 1500$ range for a build. When I was looking though GPUs are at an insane price and was wondering if I should buy a prebuilt one at that price and is upgradable for the future.
Thoughts?

 

[jgustin7b]

What do you believe will be the use of your pc? Any resolutions or FPS rates you hope to achieve?

 

[USAFRet]

I need to build or buy a new pc buy August 2018. This is because I am moving and my dad needs a pc for his work. I already have a good pc that I am leaving for him. So I am looking to build or buy a new one. I'm in the 1500$ range for a build. When I was looking though GPUs are at an insane price and was wondering if I should buy a prebuilt one at that price and is upgradable for the future.
Thoughts?

"August 2018"
Wait a few months and see what happens with the GPU/RAM prices.

 

[Paul NZ]

Depends what else is on the prebuilt computer. Most of them have junk that you dont need.

One reason I build my own. I put what I want on it. Not what some company thinks I need

 

[Dunlop0078]

Well weirdly going pre built seems to be the cheaper option at the moment, I think that's the first time I have ever said that

I would recommend you just wait, GPU prices are stupid right now. If you cant going with a pre built might be the only reasonable option in terms of value.

 

[USAFRet]

Depends what else is on the prebuilt computer. Most of them have junk that you dont need.

One reason I build my own. I put what I want on it. Not what some company thinks I need

Right.
But the problem is that GPU prices are at least double from what they were 2 months ago.
RX580 8GB that I bought for $250 in late November now sells for $550+, when you can find it.

 

[DariusGaming]

What do you believe will be the use of your pc? Any resolutions or FPS rates you hope to achieve?

Primarily will be playing video games and coding. I want high fps but am also looking into two cheap gaming monitors with 1080+ res.

 

[DariusGaming]

Depends what else is on the prebuilt computer. Most of them have junk that you dont need.

One reason I build my own. I put what I want on it. Not what some company thinks I need

Right.
But the problem is that GPU prices are at least double from what they were 2 months ago.
RX580 8GB that I bought for $250 in late November now sells for $550+, when you can find it.

This is where I am having trouble. GPUs are just insane. I want to invest in a good one though so I don't have to buy one for awhile.

 

[Karadjgne]

Depends on what you want. I've seen several pc's on Amazon lately that have Rx580 gpus, decent cpus, 16Gb of ram, even 250Gb SSDs for @$1000 - $1200, but it's not like you get top line equipment. With aftermarket prices on just parts like ssd, ram, gpus goin nuts a similar build will cost much more, but you get your choice of components and brands. So it's a toss up, cheaper and serviceable or more expensive and tailored.

 

[DariusGaming]

Depends on what you want. I've seen several pc's on Amazon lately that have Rx580 gpus, decent cpus, 16Gb of ram, even 250Gb SSDs for @$1000 - $1200, but it's not like you get top line equipment. With aftermarket prices on just parts like ssd, ram, gpus goin nuts a similar build will cost much more, but you get your choice of components and brands. So it's a toss up, cheaper and serviceable or more expensive and tailored.

see but i may be able to buy a pc that allows me to customize it and most allow some customization on them from the companies. Plus i am willing to buy a pre-built and later on upgrade it to what i want.

 

[USAFRet]

see but i may be able to buy a pc that allows me to customize it and most allow some customization on them from the companies. Plus i am willing to buy a pre-built and later on upgrade it to what i want.

As said initially...you have several months.
Prices and parts may change between now and then.
This is too early to decide on a specific path or supplier.