by Gary Iverson

Created on: May 11, 2009

In these tough economic times, who would want to spend $800 on a desktop computer if its not necessary? Assembling a computer yourself is the most sensible and beneficial thing to do. Why?

Let's break it down:

First and foremost, just about everyone needs to know how to operate a computer these days. Did you ever think that it might help you out a little more if you could troubleshoot your own problems? You might just be more productive. Besides, knowing how a computer works could help you earn some extra money by fixing other people's computers. So, learning about computers is important. What else?

Secondly, building your own computer is the most economically sensible thing to do. Why should you be paying for 'this and that' when you don't really need 'this or that'? Buying direct saves you a ton of money on parts; when all of the necessary parts are assembled, your overall cost will be hundreds of dollars less than a store-bought computer, and the quality will be much higher.

You may be thinking, "Sure, this sounds great and all, but what if the computer stops working?" What then? Am I just going to send it to the nearest Geek Squad location to get it fixed? Of course not! You're going to do the sensible thing by getting out that screwdriver and uncovering the problem yourself. In this way, you can guarantee that you are learning valuable information and saving money at the same time.

So, the benefits of putting a desktop personal computer together yourself are as follows:

You learn things. Assembling a PC entails many different parts, so putting these parts together allows you to learn about how a computer works.

You save money. Building a computer yourself lets you save a bounty on parts and labor. You can end up saving hundreds of dollars on the finished product.

All in all, building a computer yourself saves money and helps you to gain knowledge and experience in technology-related topics. In addition, you are able to troubleshoot your own technological issues quickly and easily, usually for free. Being knowledgeable in computers also may help you in finding a job, if you happen to be unemployed. Or, if you are employed, computer skills can make you a more valuable employee, thus reducing the possibility that you may be laid off. So, building a computer yourself allows you to gain valuable knowledge and save money. What could be more important in these times of economic uncertainty?

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