Any computer experts?

[JE3146]

So if you're gonna format it the day you get it anyway... What's the point of even buying a big brand pc?

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by JE3146

So if you're gonna format it the day you get it anyway... What's the point of even buying a big brand pc?

It's assembled, you know the drivers will work, has warantee, and is easy to get.

[JaKaacH]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

There's not much to gain by building your own PC in this day and age. Hardware sells for a slim margain, so customizing an online PC or at your local super store will be darn close to you doing it by yourself.

5-10 years, my answer would be much difference.

If you do decide to build your own. Start off with a good case the opens/closes easy.

Originally Posted by bsmokin

I have built several PCs in the past and I would agree with this statement. You can buy a good, manufactured computer for so cheap now, building your own really doesn't pay anymore...

Just buy one that meets your needs and go!

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's assembled, you know the drivers will work, has warantee, and is easy to get.

Most components (as long as you stay retail and not OEM) have a better warranty than most prefab warranties. Also I can have parts to my doorstep in 3 days. My last work Dell order took 5 weeks.

And easy to get isn't really an argument when I can fill a shopping cart with parts and have it delivered just as easy as a custom pc order from dell or HP. in store easy? I question why anyone would buy a computer in store where you have absolutely no ability to customize...

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by JE3146

I question why anyone would buy a computer in store where you have absolutely no ability to customize...

Show me one Dell, Lenovo, HP that has absolutely no customization available upon ordering.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Show me one Dell, Lenovo, HP that has absolutely no customization available upon ordering.

Reread that one And please quote all of my post if you're going to quote it.

keywords "in store". IE @ Best Buy. There is no ability to customize an HP @ Best Buy... in store.

I did not say it was that way online, in fact just the opposite one line above.

[XTRazzer]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

If you want to "know" your PC, you should format it and install all the drivers from scratch whether it is home built or a big name. It can be involved as manufacturers are not keen on supplying OS on disk. As long as the cab files are there, you should be able reinstall the OS via WinPE.

I'm not familiar with WinPE but will look into the idea. Some reasons I went the hard route were the lack of an O/S disc and that I bought an extended warranty. I know the pros/cons to extended warranties on laptops but in this case the price of the computer and warranty package worked out right.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by XTRazzer

I'm not familiar with WinPE but will look into the idea. Some reasons I went the hard route were the lack of an O/S disc and that I bought an extended warranty. I know the pros/cons to extended warranties on laptops but in this case the price of the computer and warranty package worked out right.

WinPE is a free tool from Microsoft that allow an OS to be loaded on the PC from a CD or thumb drive.

It is the industry standard for booting off of CD's and is a great tool for virus repair or manipulating files that would normally be locked or in use. It can edit the registry without the registry being loaded.

In general, I think the extended warranty is worth it, especially on laptops. One trick for desktop is to tape the warranty, disks, and all the manuals to the inside cover of the case; you'll never go hunting for them.