With my birthday coming up soon I've been meaning to treat myself with something special :O
I've wanted to get a decent gaming desktop for a looooong while now. My current laptop is... well... it's incredibly crappy I'm not sure how I've managed to make my games run...
The thing about gaming desktops I keep hearing is I have to build my own one...
Does anyone know anything about that?

Another option that not many people suggest is to just somehow find a prebuilt one somewhere. I'm not sure if a regular store would have anything decent for gaming though.
I've seen some online but honestly I wouldn't have any idea if they're the right call... And I'm not really used to buying online either way ;;

TL;DR:
I want a gaming desktop for my birthday. Should I buy or build?

Thanks in advance for any input!! ;< Making threads is scary man.

8 years ago*

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Should I just suck it up and figure out how to build one?

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Yeap. No other choice son.
Naaaah, you can probably find one prebuilt.
GIVE UP. KEEP THE CRAPTOP.

Read, read, read, then build, build, build. :)

8 years ago
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I've really looked into it! It just looks waay scarier and complicated than they make it sound like...

8 years ago
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I felt the same way before building my first rig 15+ years ago. It was pretty easy then (once you educate yourself a little), and it's even easier now. :)

Here's just one possible source (I've never used it but I know many others who do) : https://pcpartpicker.com/

8 years ago
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That looks helpful, thank you! I'll probably have to end up building one heh

8 years ago
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I built my by hand, and I would recommend you buying from http://www.newegg.com/ also do a lot of research on the motherboard, intel is best cpu for gaming. and for gpu its up to you. I use nvidia

8 years ago
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Gonna check the website out, thank you for the tips :D!

8 years ago
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Either learn about building and build one, or you can find one online after you've done your research.

8 years ago
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Yeaah it seems that might just be the only option huh

8 years ago
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Even though it's a pain in the butt, putting together your own computer is the best way to go. You can choose exactly what goes in, its cheaper than going pre-built, and you get the reward of accomplishment when you get it up and running.

8 years ago
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Yeah you've got a point there. Is there a lot of science and complications when choosing the parts? Or should that be straightforward?

8 years ago
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If you don't feel confident from reading go watch some youtube videos.

8 years ago
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Hah yeah, definitely. Watching it on a video is the way to go if I wanna make sure i dont mess up QQ

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I'm not a computer geek, so I had to read reviews, forums, etc, a lot of research to choose the parts I wanted (I learned a lot, but forgot most of it 3 years later). Then I ordered one online, but I paid an extra $50 or so to have them build it for me. Best of both worlds I guess!

8 years ago
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Yeah a friend told me I could also try that! Buy parts then pay a little more to get it built.

8 years ago
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If you can put together a LEGO set you can put together a PC. There's nothing wrong with buying a pre-built Desktop so long as you know what you're buying and you don't mind paying a HUGE premium for the convenience of it all, which can sometimes be three times as much money prebuilt vs. home built.

Sometimes you can get a decent deal by buying a prebuilt at Best Buy or Walmart that's on clearance versus customizing one at a boutique place.

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If you can put together a LEGO set you can put together a PC

LOL! I almost used the same analogy.

8 years ago
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LEGOs huh? Well when you put it that way...

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Heck, most of it is plug and play at this point. Do plenty of research before purchasing components, and have google open when actually putting it together. It will help alleviate a lot of those "Am I pushing too hard" or "now where does this wire go" fears very quickly. And give yourself plenty of time. It's going to take time to put together. Not something you want to rush.

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Yeah... I think that's the way to go. Guess I just shouldnt be all too scaredy about it... Caan't be THAT hard right?

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Not If I did it myself.

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Sadly money is kind of an issue for me at the moment (forgot to mention that heh) And it seems that building it myself is probably the way to go !

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I think I'll have to build it on my own, thanks for all the helpful tips and websites guys! Helped me clear my mind on this ^^
Time to do some research, I guess!

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