Yep! Going to be ordering and putting together all the part by myself! It's exciting. Total build, including $100 for Windows and $200 for the new monitor, comes to ~$1100-$1200 depending on rebates and which specs (case, etc.) I end up choosing. So if you have an OS and monitor already, that's an $800-$900 build. We were comparing it to a similar pre-built model from a site like Maingear, and it ended up being around $350 cheaper to do it myself, and of course now it gets to be customized to have exactly what I want! Which is both fun and a little exhausting-so many decisions!
I was also completely in the dark about computer stuff a week ago, and the thought of building one myself just sounded impossible and scary. But it's really not if you just spend a little time reading online. There are so many articles (and even better, videos) about building your own PC, and they explain everything about what parts you need, how to choose them, and how to actually put everything together. And also there are many forums full of people who will answer ANY little question you have and help you make decisions. (I think a lot of techie people just love to share their opinions, and are very quick to do so!) Granted, I haven't actually done it yet, but after this experience, I think just about anyone could do it if they had a little time (seriously, it's been under a week!) to devote.
Thanks for the input! I'm currently bouncing back between #1 and #3 myself (doesn't help that there's a Fractal Design Case Club forum full of cool mods that I can drool over--or does it?!).
Hope you're right about the build part, too. Not only did I go to Legoland as I child, I went to THE Legoland in Denmark. Less impressive when you consider we lived in Germany at the time, but still!
Hey, the original is the original! I've been there more than once, actually. Well, our family holidays went to Denmark almost every year.
If #1 and #3 are equal, let the price decide? You could spend the saved money for an ergonomic mouse (I've seen one that you hold like a pencil) or a good office chair. :) Good specs are one thing, ache-free hand and back another.
I was also completely in the dark about computer stuff a week ago, and the thought of building one myself just sounded impossible and scary. But it's really not if you just spend a little time reading online. There are so many articles (and even better, videos) about building your own PC, and they explain everything about what parts you need, how to choose them, and how to actually put everything together. And also there are many forums full of people who will answer ANY little question you have and help you make decisions. (I think a lot of techie people just love to share their opinions, and are very quick to do so!) Granted, I haven't actually done it yet, but after this experience, I think just about anyone could do it if they had a little time (seriously, it's been under a week!) to devote.
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As for cases, I think the first one is the best looking one, after that comes #3.
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Hope you're right about the build part, too. Not only did I go to Legoland as I child, I went to THE Legoland in Denmark. Less impressive when you consider we lived in Germany at the time, but still!
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If #1 and #3 are equal, let the price decide? You could spend the saved money for an ergonomic mouse (I've seen one that you hold like a pencil) or a good office chair. :) Good specs are one thing, ache-free hand and back another.
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