Anyone who wants to buy a new PC has to make a decision sooner or later: Do you want to assemble the computer yourself, or would you prefer an off-the-shelf computer? Here are six reasons why you should not buy a ready-made PC.
Every few years, gamers in particular are faced with the problem that their once powerful hardware has become outdated. It is usually enough to upgrade individual components, but at some point a new computer is simply needed. So raid the piggy bank and head to the internet to choose a gaming companion for the next few years.
But now the question arises: Would you rather buy a pre-configured and fully assembled PC, or would you rather choose the components individually and then assemble them yourself? The latter offers some advantages, which we would like to present to you in this article.
Do-it-yourself is cheaper
The most obvious and, for many, most convincing argument in favour of building your own PC is the question of cost. Because even though buying individual components usually involves more shipping costs than buying a ready-made PC, the total costs are almost always cheaper for the same equipment.
If you buy all the components separately, you can find the cheapest offer for each part on the internet.
Off-the-shelf PCs, on the other hand, usually come with a surcharge that can amount to several hundred euros. It is true that dealers can often negotiate better prices for components because they buy in larger quantities. However, the computer must first be assembled by a system integrator. In addition, the dealer also includes the price for the warranty, which is usually included — and of course he also wants to make money on the sale.
If, on the other hand, you buy individual components, you pay with the time you have to invest in research and assembly — but you save money.
