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| Buy | 53% | 575 votes | Total: 1091 votes | |
| Build | 47% | 516 votes |
Buy
by Rachel Angel
Created on: November 26, 2010
With an overflow of electronic notebooks and laptops in the online consumer market almost on a daily
Created on: May 17, 2011 Last Updated: August 26, 2011
The value in building a PC has diminished greatly over the last several years. In addition, the amount
by B. L. Babb
Created on: April 18, 2008
In the attempt to save money, many may wish to try to build their own computer but there are many factors
Created on: September 27, 2010
The time of building your own custom PC has come and gone. With the number of large manufacturers
by Herbert Lui
Created on: January 26, 2009
I don't like articles that write a bunch of stuff, then say that "it's up to the reader to decide".
Created on: August 13, 2007
Ever since my son entered college in information technology, and the short time that I sold computers,
Created on: September 23, 2007
Whether to buy or build a computer depends on how you plan to use it. Users with special requirements,
by Kevin Harms
Created on: May 25, 2008
I have been in the computer industry for over 10 years now. When I first started I worked in the retail
by Bruce Tyson
Created on: January 31, 2010
Save a lot of time and trouble while getting more for your money: buy a computer. Once upon a time there
Created on: August 18, 2007
I have been in business since Computer Unlimited was delivering boxes from the dorm of a college in
by Edgar Frost
Created on: September 14, 2008
When I purchased my last computer, I was faced with a dilemma: Do I purchase a complete computer or
by Vimean Tran
Created on: October 04, 2008
For me buy is the best option because I do not have in-depth knowledge of computer components. Not knowing
by D A Lavizzo
Created on: February 05, 2008
Sure, it can be fun to put together your own computer, turn it on for the first time and see everything
Created on: January 20, 2008
Building a computer is great - if you know how and where to start. I'm a complete technical dinosaur.
by Lon Elliott
Created on: February 16, 2009
In the not so distant past purchasing a computer was a major investment. The price of a new computer
by Imran D
Created on: May 30, 2008
I must say that buying your own computer would be the best option. If you are going to build your own
Created on: October 17, 2007
Not long enough, it would be far less expensive to buy componants and put together your own PC from
by laimh
Created on: December 21, 2007
Most people would agree that the answer to this question depends on the person making the purchase,
by Greg Hughart
Created on: August 11, 2007
Is it better for who?
That's the fist question we should concern ourselves with. If I'm to advise the
Created on: March 29, 2008 Last Updated: June 28, 2011
It's fun to build your own computer. Its your achievement and you can brag it to your friends. Now here
Build
by Shinichi
Created on: April 10, 2008 Last Updated: January 15, 2012
Building your computer will give you many advantages over a bought one. The built computer will be exactly
by Dan Dunkin
Created on: October 02, 2007
If you are going to use your computer for word processing, web surfing, keeping household recipes and
by Malahk
Created on: August 14, 2007
My humble opinion would be that building is the best way to go, but it really depends on what kind of
Created on: March 10, 2008
Being a computer professional myself and given the choice of building or buying I would always lean
Created on: April 08, 2010
Store Bought computers being compared to custom builds, which is better?
It would depend on what you
Created on: February 15, 2010
Store-bought computers attract many users because of their fancy casing or sometimes how fast they perform,
Created on: March 24, 2010
Whenever it is time to replace your computer usually you are faced with two options: build a new one
Created on: September 01, 2007
The answer really depends on what type of person you are. If you are the type of person that likes to
by Elitehacker
Created on: September 22, 2007
I strongly believe that building your own computer is much better than getting a prebuilt one. The advantages
Created on: October 19, 2007 Last Updated: June 02, 2011
When buying a computer, you are paying for a company to guess the best parts for you and assemble the
Created on: May 10, 2010 Last Updated: May 11, 2010
If you are a computer enthusiast, the answer would be simple. The thrill of selecting, purchasing
by Derek Draven
Created on: November 17, 2008
The attractive prices of pre-built computer systems seen in retail outlets such as Best Buy and Future
by Adam Maus
Created on: August 22, 2007
To Build or Not to Build...
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Building adds so much to the beauty of computers, to other people
by Bo del Ransi
Created on: February 16, 2010
A buyer's market means that your vote, however meagre, does matter and that your testimonies cannot
by Herman Chu
Created on: September 26, 2007
Before I state my case, I'd like to define some words that I will be using. "Branded PC", shall mean
by Eric Groff
Created on: October 14, 2008
When you decide you want to buy a computer wether it be for buisness or pleasure or a balance of both,
Created on: February 09, 2009
Hand's down building a computer is by far the better option. Even the slight variable being that you
Created on: December 31, 2007
I myself am partial to building my own PC's. I've built a handful of them and I do enjoy upgrading them
by Mr Teacher
Created on: May 18, 2011
Building a computer system from scratch can be one of the most satisfying of experiences. Granted it's
by Sami Finge
Created on: June 25, 2011
We have come so far in technology in the last few years; this has allowed us to build our own computers