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    Default Might build a computer..

    It's so hard to decide what parts to buy so I got an idea. Finding a nice computer and checking what parts it has and buying those...

    What you think?

    Like this one: link
    I wonder how much I would save If I build similar one myself.

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    Can you put together lego?

    Yes?

    Okay, build it yourself.



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    it use to be more cost effective to build your own computer but now a days its the same

    so unless you know about computers and what specific parts i say buy a pre made one or look for a company like this one where you can choose parts but they will work together

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bobzilla69 View Post
    it use to be more cost effective to build your own computer but now a days its the same
    Enjoy your foxconn parts



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    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Enjoy your foxconn parts
    hmmmmm, ok...........

    edit: by the .............. i mean i dont have a clue what your on about
    Last edited by Bobzilla69; 04-29-2011 at 12:18 PM.

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    That company uses cheap products such as Foxconn.

    Its a cheap knock off brand from MSI/Asus

    Its like buying genaric milk, yea its cheap, it taste all right, but at the end it sucks.

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    well that makes more sense, maybe next time quote a relevant part.

    any ways i have never had issues with the parts from cyberpowersystems, only ordered once, all the part where same as stuff i could get from overclockers so.

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    Yea i personally have no experience with foxconn, i just heard that overall a sucky company.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Capricorn View Post
    Enjoy your foxconn parts

    Quote Originally Posted by Overtime View Post
    That company uses cheap products such as Foxconn.

    Its a cheap knock off brand from MSI/Asus

    Its like buying genaric milk, yea its cheap, it taste all right, but at the end it sucks.
    Im pretty sure Foxconn makes everything, then its just re branded to Asus, MSI, Gigabyte...
    Of course I dont mean everything (cpus, etc). I mean Mobos and what not.
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    They also make iPods and iPads and all that.

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    If you don't want to build it yourself don't get it from dell or hp...

    Go to your Local Computer Shop


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    I always build myself, it turns out to be much cheaper. These "builds" you see that are similar and cheaper than build cost are normally "Gaming Build" which include ebuyer or cheap ass brand ram and cheap ass gfx cards.

    If you want a decent build with genuine and good parts like (XFX, Crossair etc) then its gonna be slighty more expensive but better in the long run.
    Case: CM Storm Scout + Coolermaster Silent Pro 700W Modular PSU *Special Offer Bundle* £129.99
    PSU: included in case.
    Mobo: Asus P8P67 LE R3 P67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio ATX Motherboard £108.87
    CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K 3.3GHz Socket 1155 6MB Cache Retail Boxed Processor £167.98
    RAM: G-Skill 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz/PC3-12800 Ripjaw Memory Kit CL7(7-8-7-24) 1.65V £47.21
    GPU: PowerColor HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics Card £273.27
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    This build supports AMD Crossfire so you can add another AMD 6970 in the future to further increase the builds gaming power.

    Total including VAT: £783.31
    Prices/build updated: 21/03/2011
    Case: Coolermaster CM690 II Lite with Coolermaster GX 650W PSU *Special Offer Bundle* £99.99
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    Mobo: Asus P8H67-M R3 H67 Socket 1155 8 Channel HD Audio mATX Motherboard £87.59
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    Thanks rogeruk.

    This is something I was suggested on another forum:

    Price (€)
    113,80 ASRock P67 Pro3, P67 (B3)
    189,90 Intel Core i5-2500K, 4 x 3.30GHz, 95W, boxed
    38,90 Elixir 4GB PC3-10667U CL9-9-9-24 (DDR3-1333)
    51,70 Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB
    97,80 Fractal Design Define R3, Black Pearl // Case
    39,80 Scythe Mugen 2 Rev.B // CPU cooler
    119,80 Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Extreme
    79,80 Sapphire FirePSU 625W
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    only bother building your own pc if you want your own specific parts in it. you can maybe make if fractionally cheaper if you get pirated OS and scrimp on stuff you might not need.
    But for the effort, its not really worth it

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    Quote Originally Posted by nhawkesn View Post
    only bother building your own pc if you want your own specific parts in it. you can maybe make if fractionally cheaper if you get pirated OS and scrimp on stuff you might not need.
    But for the effort, its not really worth it
    what. Sure bro, maybe you are lazy and you don't mind spending an extra $100-150 but I am certainly not lazy enough to pass that up.



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    Quote Originally Posted by nhawkesn View Post
    only bother building your own pc if you want your own specific parts in it. you can maybe make if fractionally cheaper if you get pirated OS and scrimp on stuff you might not need.
    But for the effort, its not really worth it
    I prefer having name brand parts with real warranties rather than generic shit junk which, when it fails, will force me to send the entire computer to the manufacturer.

    Soz but as I see it, building makes much more sense.
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    Yea and i've learned a lot about computers already

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