Pre built pc vs custom built pc

[unlimtedgamers]

ok my birthday is coming and i want a pc for it a gaming pc and im thinking which one is better pre built or custom build i know how to build but i dont want to work on my b-day im thinking of alienware

 

[galactigus]

If you want to overpay and get a less powerful system go with Alienware or build your own save money and get way better performance for your money.

 

[holyrage]

Expensive Ware vs awesome PC? it is up to you if u wana pay 1500USD+ for something worth around 700USD give or take

i would go with custom and get something that can run everything at ultra with the ability to easily upgrade instead of dealing with a pain in the nose from dell

building my PC with some help took less than 20 minutes to get everything done

 

[Nextg_Rival]

You could build your PC one day before your birthday then. Besides, it's not such a lengthy process.

 

[unlimtedgamers]

You could build your PC one day before your birthday then. Besides, it's not such a lengthy process.

how long would building one take

 

[turkey3_scratch]

You could build your PC one day before your birthday then. Besides, it's not such a lengthy process.

how long would building one take

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For a first timer it could take 3-5 hours (as for me it did my first time). It's a very fun 3-5 hours though, and good learning experience.

 

[bystander]

If you take your time and make sure you not make mistakes, it takes maybe 3-4 hours before you have Windows installed. Then you'd likely spend a few days tweaking stuff, and installing games. The last system I put together took an hour.

 

[Nextg_Rival]

It couldn't possibly take more than an hour. The only thing that's slightly harder to do is to apply the thermal paste on the CPU and install it, which you can do easily if you are patient and take your time after having seen a video on how to do it. Everything else is just plugging in cables with unique outlets (can't be mistaken) in each other and attaching the motherboard to the case and the components to the motherboard.

 

[bystander]

It couldn't possibly take more than an hour. The only thing that's slightly harder to do is to apply the thermal paste on the CPU and install it, which you can do easily if you are patient and take your time after having seen a video on how to do it. Everything else is just plugging in cables with unique outlets (can't be mistaken) in each other and attaching the motherboard to the case and the components to the motherboard.

There is a big difference between doing it your first time, and after your 3 or 4 time.

Your first time, you do need to spend time and read the manuals. You should not be in a hurry, or you are bound to make a mistake.

 

[holyrage]

^ it differs from a person to person for me i just plugged everything my self than i got someone to help me with installing the CPU cooler ( H100i) everything else was a easy just screwing mobo stand off plugging cabels etc installing hard drivers (most cases have tool/less HDD/SSD anyway so basically it is all plugging stuff and screwing them in just make sure u get HELP with the Cooler it is the hardest part IMO

 

[galactigus]

It's really not hard at all the most time consuming thing for me at least is cable management I can spend a long time hiding cables but if you don't have a windowed case to show off you don't even need to worry about all that.

Here's a great video from newegg on how to build a pc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4

Once you watch it you'll be surprised how easy it actually is.

 

[Sithex]

ok my birthday is coming and i want a pc for it a gaming pc and im thinking which one is better pre built or custom build i know how to build but i dont want to work on my b-day im thinking of alienware

mind telling us your budget?