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[vicarz]

Geek question - for a PC only:
is it worth it to learn how to build my own computer and snap together the parts, or should I just buy a computer?

Anyone suggesting a mac will be rebuffed with "As a noncomformist, I refuse to invest in a monopolistic enterprise based solely on cute colors and rounded corners."

Comments

[dcjester.livejournal.com]

Go for a Lunix machine!

OMFG, so kidding.

Build your own. The "deals" you see on Dells site or what not may look great, but they tend to be refurbished materials. Besides that, they dont always have newer stuff available, even though its on the market.

My first question tho is; What do you plan on doing with this computer?

[vicar.livejournal.com]

Good question - mostly the same stuff I do on my 4 year old computer. The only thing I was thinking of changing was revising my entire entertainment center, so the computer is the base of the television and music. I haven't quite figured out how to do this, especially as while I can HD my CDs, I also have a load of LPs that I'd like to be able to play of the HD at some point (now there is a software and wiring venture).

Mostly I just want one for no good reason. While I run backups, I worry that someday my HD will crash and inconvenience me, as it's been about 4 years.