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Read This Before Deciding on a Self Built or Pre-built Gaming PC
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Read This Before Deciding on a Self Built or Pre-built Gaming PC
So you have decided that you want to either buy your first gaming PC or upgrade from your current system, but are struggling to decide whether you will be better off buying one off the shelf or creating your own custom build. This is something that most gamers will have to think about at some point (unless they are console gamers - boo, hiss!), and the answer isn’t always as clear cut as you might think. There are a few things you need to be aware of before making your choice, but that’s not all, there are also plenty of considerations to be made such as budgeting, system preferences and the kinds of games you play.
If you’re not convinced that it’s not exactly a simple decision, just think about how many different kinds of GPUs are on the market today. When shopping for a GPU you’ll be confronted with thousands of options from many different brands, and they are all looking to make a sale. It can be hard to know exactly what you will need for your gaming style, and it can be ridiculously easy to overspend on a whole system or even the individual parts.
When you consider that the GPU is just one of many components that go into making a gaming PC, you might have a better idea of just what is involved in building your own. Depending on your personality and preferences, this will either sound like an exciting challenge or a complete nightmare.
Some hardcore gamers consider it a matter of pride to build their own heavily personalised rig, but in all honesty, there is no real need to do this unless you want this particular experience. We’re going to discuss some of the benefits to choosing an off the shelf gaming PC or building your own - hopefully it will help you to make the right choice!
Reasons to build your own gaming PC from scratch
Every gamer wants the ability to game in a way that suits their personal preferences - from choosing your favourite peripherals to what goes into the machine itself. If you are a bit of a control freak and want to max out your rig then you might prefer to build your own, as long as you don’t mind doing some hands-on work to achieve this.
Building your own PC from scratch means taking time out to do plenty of research into the most suitable components for your gaming style and the kind of games you like to play. You’ll need to make sure your motherboard CPU bundle is compatible with all the other bits you want to include, such as your GPU, cooling system, case, hard drive and RAM.
You will have the ultimate control over all your PC components which means you can assign extra budget to the parts that are most important to your play style, and save on things you don’t really need. You can also save money by choosing bundles for your components and shopping in sales. A benefit of building your own PC is that you’ll gain some knowledge and understanding of how your PC works, and many people feel they take better care of a rig they’ve built themselves.
Reasons to buy an off the shelf gaming PC
If that all sounds like hard work and you want something simpler then you’ll more than likely be better off choosing an off the shelf PC, or using an online configuration tool to get your next (or first) gaming PC. You won’t have to worry about making sure all the components will be compatible with each other, and you also won’t have to spend additional time researching components individually and putting everything together. Most off the shelf PCs will still give you a certain amount of customisation, but it is much easier to do things this way.
Pre-built PCs can be a cheaper way to get your hands on a high performance machine because the parts are bundled together and can be sold at a discounted total price by the retailer. It’s so simple that you can order your PC online on one day and can often have it delivered directly to your home within a few days to weeks - or sooner if it has special purchase conditions.
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