Better to buy pre built or should I build my own?

[Wikkels88]

Hey looking to buy/build a budget gaming pc, my budget is around 7-8k, would it be better to buy something like this http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-s...e-hd-7770-dx11-custom-built-gaming-pc-80.aspx Or would it be better to build my own, if so please suggest a build for this price range

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

There is something about building your own that a prebuilt will never have.

 

[henry1103]

If you know what you're doing, then build your own.
I've built my own before as well as bought a PC from evetech, and I must say they do a better job than I do.
The cables were cleanly tied and well hidden, although I still tested to make sure that the fans were blowing in the right direction, etc.

 

[Joka69]

If you know what you're doing, then build your own.
I've built my own before as well as bought a PC from evetech, and I must say they do a better job than I do.
The cables were cleanly tied and well hidden, although I still tested to make sure that the fans were blowing in the right direction, etc.

Agreed completely, the way they do the wiring and stuff!! Amazing!

There is something about building your own that a prebuilt will never have.

Agreed, its much better to build your Own. But on another note, my 1st build came from Evetech, and i must say, they are very awesome when it comes to Custom builds!

Awesome build by the way, on a side note though - if i may ask, have you had a look at the NZXT Gaming case, i got mine from them, that case is awesome hey! Worth the Extra R399

Also, the front panels come with 2 Fans, and that actual panel is detachable and you can see your drives, the fans have like a contact connection, its just brilliant!

 

[Jola]

There is something about building your own that a prebuilt will never have.

Smoke, when you switch the power on for the first time ?

But seriously, I always build my own - it takes a while, because I order the parts from all over the world, but very satisfying.

 

[psion]

Building own is better, you can use exactly what you wish. If you don't want to do the work your self use an online retailer, order everything with them and have them do the assembly. Buying a pre built pc you don't always get what you want and certain things could be skimped on, like powersupply/motherboard etc.. limiting your future upgrade ability..

 

[rrh]

Smoke, when you switch the power on for the first time ?

But seriously, I always build my own - it takes a while, because I order the parts from all over the world, but very satisfying.

Ditto.

And since I prefer quiet PCs I also spend time on http://www.silentpcreview.com/. Follow their recommendations and you'll rarely go wrong.

PS: for a neat installation buy a big packet of cable ties ...

 

[Fuma]

If you don't want to do the work your self use an online retailer, order everything with them and have them do the assembly.

I bought mine at rebeltech in April/May 2011 and still flying. I just need an SSD

 

[AlmightyBender]

Yoh one of my fondest memories is saving for a year in anticipation of buying all of my components and then putting them together and building my rig myself. Was epic and satisfying. Not too tough, but can take a bit of effort and time if you're a newb.

 

[CataclysmZA]

Pre-built has some benefits, but I always build my own. Btw, ditch the HD7770 and use the R7 260X instead, you'll be a lot better off for current and future games at 1080p.

 

[Wikkels88]

Pre-built has some benefits, but I always build my own. Btw, ditch the HD7770 and use the R7 260X instead, you'll be a lot better off for current and future games at 1080p.

Thanks for the replies everyone.... Cool will spend a little more and go for this then instead http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-systems/amd-quad-core-r7-260x-dx11-custom-built-gaming-pc-71.aspx

 

[Joka69]

Good choice! Awesome build!

 

[Macethy]

Build it yourself!

I bought and built my PC myself about 3 weeks ago and I don't have much experience in doing so.

Easily saved about R2000 - R3000 if I had just bought one pre-built from a supplier.

 

[Wikkels88]

Build it yourself!

I bought and built my PC myself about 3 weeks ago and I don't have much experience in doing so.

Easily saved about R2000 - R3000 if I had just bought one pre-built from a supplier.

Just did price check on wootware.co.za, works out over 9k if I add up all the components used in evetech's build, which supplier did you use?

 

[ponder]

Thanks for the replies everyone.... Cool will spend a little more and go for this then instead http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-systems/amd-quad-core-r7-260x-dx11-custom-built-gaming-pc-71.aspx

That looks worse than your original choice?

 

[Wikkels88]

That looks worse than your original choice?

How so? First choice has the HD7770 gpu, 2nd choice has the R7 260X gpu

 

[CataclysmZA]

How so? First choice has the HD7770 gpu, 2nd choice has the R7 260X gpu

You're losing two cores and a better board for a quad-core, a 760G motherboard and whatever savings you get from that are wasted in the better chassis and GPU. Stick to your original choice of the FX-6300 build, but just add in the R7 260X. It comes up to the same price, but you're getting better hardware.

 

[ponder]

What he ^ said.

How so? First choice has the HD7770 gpu, 2nd choice has the R7 260X gpu

 

[Wikkels88]

You're losing two cores and a better board for a quad-core, a 760G motherboard and whatever savings you get from that are wasted in the better chassis and GPU. Stick to your original choice of the FX-6300 build, but just add in the R7 260X. It comes up to the same price, but you're getting better hardware.

What he ^ said.

Sweet thanks guys

 

[Alton Turner Blackwood]

Anybody who buys prebuilt might as well buy a Mac