What are the advantages of building a computer system?

Answer 1

The custom built computer will usually have the maximum amount of Random Access Memory installed on the motherboard, a hard disc drive which is very large, and periphreal equipment which is tailored to the users needs. However, a custom built computer does not qualify for any tech support, other than what the builder will offer. Nor is there a warranty, other than what the builder will offer. Software will have to be purchased seperately in most cases, and there are usually no bundles available such as large manufactures offer.

Some things you should know before buying separate parts for your custom build:

Make sure the FSB for the Motherboard match the FSB requirements for the CPU(as well as core2duo, core2quad ect.), and RAM. Ex.: 1333/1066FSB motherboard needs a 1333 or 1066 CPU.

Decide on wether you want a full-sized mtoherboard or a micro. (Amounts of slots available for cards differ between them)

Heres a list of all the parts you would need to make it work:

1. Motherboard

2. CPU

3. RAM

4. Video Card (If you don't want to use motherboard video)

5. Sound Card (if you don't want to use motherboard sound)

6. Hard Drive

7. Case (Full Tower to provide the most room for upgrades)

8. Wireless Card (if you have a wireless router)

9. Power Supply

10. CD/DVD Drive

11. OS Installation Disk

Answer 2

It will have been tailored to your needs. If you want the software to be able to do something, you tell the developer who your are paying to make the software to put it in, whereas with off the shelf software, when you ask for a new feature, the developer has much less incentive to provide it as you are only providing him/her with a tiny portion of the money they are making off the software.

Answer 3

Building a computer actually costs less than buying premade ones. You can choose which parts you want on your computer. You essentially are given more power of choice. Just make sure that your parts are compatible with one another.

Answer 4

The biggest advantage is that you have complete control of what components you want in the computer. Usually the 2nd benefit is the price of the computer build. You can build a computer for $600 for example that would cost somewhere between $700-1000 if you bought it from a company like Dell or HP.

I have custom-built my computer, and I have to say I will probably never buy a pre-built, brand-name computer again. It's also really fun to build your computer. As long as you follow safety steps to prevent damaging the components, and if you are careful of course, you should have no problems custom-building a computer.

Here's some sites you may want to look at for computer components: TigerDirect.com, Newegg.com, Geeks.com, Provantage.com, Microcenter.com, and Frys.com. All of these are the most popular places to get components from.

My setup: ASUS M4A88T-V EVO/USB3, AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz, 6GB DDR3 1066, AMD Radeon HD 5570 1GB, 500GB SATA, 40GB PATA, DVD-RW, Windows 7 Pro

Hope this helps :)

Answer 5

Other than the satisfaction of doing it yourself, you can get the speed and storage you want at significant savings. Some sites, like Dell, let you pick through a menu of components for the same effect minus the savings.

Answer 6

Advantages:

1. Designed to meet your specific needs
2. You get to choose the hardware and software you need

Disadvantages:

1. Expensive to build
2. Expensive to maintain, plus you have no warranty

Answer 7

The user can specify high-performance components to meet specific needs.

It supports higher-end graphics, gaming applications and server applications.

Answer 8

user can specify higher performance components

supports higher-end graphics and gaming applications

Answer 9

the new computer is so advance than old computer