How many people here actually build their computers?

[shilala]

With all the talk about buying Dells, I wondered how many of us here actually build thier own computers.
If you can, or regularly do build computers, but bought off-the-shelf for some reason, I suppose that qualifies as a yes.

 

[her209]

I didn't program my own OS if that's what you mean.

 

[FoBoT]

Some hybrid yes/no answer that defies common sense.

 

[BigJ]

I do.

The Dell talk is mostly because Dell regularly runs specials where it is impossible to match their price if you tried to build a comparable system. Also, you have the warranty through Dell, free tech support (so you don't have to provide it), and non-pirated software.

 

[imported_LoKe]

I'm in the process of geting parts to put my own together. But, I bought the two shit boxes I have now.

 

[shilala]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
Some hybrid yes/no answer that defies common sense.

Let me guess...
You pick up wireless via the tinfoil hat and do data entry on your calculator watch???

 

[stars]

I've only bought one prebuilt PC in the last 9 years or so. Then, it was only because I was working 70+ hours a week and had no free time to build one.

 

It's usually cheaper for me to buy an SC420 than to build my own. I'm not a power user, so performance isn't important to me; the main concern I have is stability and noise.

For those two concerns, you can't beat Dell. Plus, getting an SC420 with a 2.8 GHz processor, 512MB RAM and a SATA HDD for $400 ain't a bad deal.

 

[aplefka]

Build my own. It gives me more choices and saves me money for the most part.

 

[gistech1978]

you betcha

 

[shilala]

I think I just build them because I like to piss away 7 or 8 hundred bucks (for upgrades) every 6 months. It makes my e-sticker peck out.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: shilala

Originally posted by: FoBoT
Some hybrid yes/no answer that defies common sense.

Let me guess...
You pick up wireless via the tinfoil hat and do data entry on your calculator watch???

:laugh:

i just liked the sound of that option, it is funny

i have a compaq i won at the office party last christmas, one SFF that i just had to had HD,RAM,DVD to. the rest are homemade from scratch

 

[Mrvile]

Hawt hawt hawt.

:thumbsup:

 

[DaveSimmons]

It's not really practical to build a good laptop from parts.

I :heart: my Dell 2001FP monitor ($459 thanks to GottaDeal.com)

Dells make great PCs for non-gaming use and for people you don't want to provide support to. Grandma wants to send email? Get her a Dell.

I've bought Dell laptops for work, and recommended Dells for people looking for cheap non-gaming.

I build my own (have since the 386 days) but I'd consider buying a Dell for a gaming PC if they ever offer AMD.

 

[rh71]

bought an IBM Aptiva (P133) back in '95 or so... but have had about 3 PCs since then, all built on my own... which really isn't a big deal after you do it once.

 

[sonz70]

Anyone know where to get Dell coupon codes?

 

[jjones]

I build my own. I like having the available hardware options and for the types of computers I like to build, it works out a little cheaper that way too.

 

[shilala]

Originally posted by: sonz70
Anyone know where to get Dell coupon codes?

You're kidding, right?
If not, try this.

 

[dartworth]

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

definitely, i'd probably never buy a prebuilt computer for personal use.

 

[AdamSnow]

Build my own.

 

[sonz70]

Originally posted by: shilala

Originally posted by: sonz70
Anyone know where to get Dell coupon codes?

You're kidding, right?
If not, try this.

Thanks, have never bought from dell before before, so had no idea.

 

[grrl]

I've built all of my own plus some others. I might consider a Dell if it was dirt cheap and not for me though.

 

[rky60]

Put mine together

 

[Juno]

bought a computer from ibm then learned how to build computers and built computers after.