Ok, so Shakespeare may be old, but your Computer is too. The newest games just aren’t running like they should be.  You might be due for an upgrade. But what should you get? Should you build your own PC or should you just buy one in a store? This guide should help you out:

What kind of budget do you have?

If you have less then $1000 to spend, it can go either way. For that price, sometimes you just can’t buy the parts and put it together for the price that Dell, HP or others might charge. But if you don’t like “grey boxes” you might be able to build an identical computer for slightly more.

If you have more to spend, by all means, stay away from the brands unless you are too lazy to build. There are companies that build PCs for you that will blow your socks off, but they tend to charge a premium for the service.

How comfortable are you with computers?

If you think that building a computer from scratch is a hard task, you are wrong. Building one is actually very easy. Cables only fit one way or another and won’t go other places. Once you’ve built one computer, with the exception of new technology, you are ready to build a thousand ones.  It can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. Plus, it’s fun to bring something to life from a pile of parts. If it’s your first time, I’d recommend having a geek on standby for questions, but overall, it’s pretty straightforward.

But, if the idea of building a computer scares you, don’t worry, it isn’t for everyone. There are plenty of companies such as Voodoo or Alienware that would gladly build you a screaming fast machine. But you will pay for it. The advantage though is the warranty and the fact that it arrives ready to go.

Are you a gamer or a casual user?

If you are a gamer, in this day in age, there is no excuse for you not build a computer. You can customize it for what you want and be the envy of the party. If you have money to burn, you can make a system that will make fellow gamers bow before you in fear.

To bring it all together, building a computer is not a daunting task, but it can be tough the first time. Seek help, use the internet and most of all, have fun doing it. You are bringing something new into this world. Make the best of it

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