| prerequisite anymore in determining what you need in | | | | own warranties. |
| a custom build computer. The sky's the limit when it | | | | With pre-built computer systems, the customer |
| comes to building a computer that caters specifically to | | | | receives one to two years of limited warranty. This |
| your needs. | | | | means that should any component require repair, it will |
| The most obvious appeal of a custom-built computer | | | | involve sending the entire unit to the manufacturer. This |
| system is the price. Contrary to popular assumption, | | | | costs more time and money compared to repairs for |
| picking out the parts you want in your computer will | | | | a custom-built computer system. With a customized |
| cost less compared to buying a pre-built, brand name | | | | computer, you won't have to suffer the stress of |
| computer. Of course, you'll need to know the exact | | | | making your way through an unhelpful helpline either. |
| components you want in the computer for this | | | | Should a repair job be beyond your do-it-yourself |
| concept to work out and in order not to waste time on | | | | capabilities, it's easy to obtain assistance from virtually |
| the assembly. | | | | anywhere to repair your custom build computer. Not |
| Another aspect of customized computers that is | | | | only are the components in the system universal and |
| appealing is, because you're responsible for the | | | | most times interchangeable, there are any number of |
| selection of parts, you tend to pick higher quality | | | | computer casings and modifications at your disposal. |
| components which will last longer. As such, it's easier | | | | Again, the computer is built just for you, so you're |
| to find replacement parts for a custom build computer | | | | certainly not going to buy parts that wear out after a |
| should you require them. Because the computer has | | | | while just to keep the price down. |
| been built to your specifications, parts can be | | | | Getting a custom-made computer may take slightly |
| purchased from a variety of vendors and your | | | | more time to assemble compared to picking one from |
| choices aren't confined to just one manufacturer as | | | | a store, but the benefits definitely outweigh that slight |
| well. Best of all, each of these parts comes with their | | | | drawback. |