12-29-2009, 11:04 PM
Depends entirly on what you may want to do with it. A custom built machine will always be a better choice no matter what.
Pre-built machines are built to sell to a large market of people that do not want to spend a great deal of cash. Therefor the manufacturers buy up hardware stock, most of the time old out dated stock, and add in new chips. All of which is bought in bulk and mass produced with cheap labour. Much the same as Canadain tire or Wallmart does. The price is right but the hardware is substandard. It's the only way they can compete in a fast food world.
A custom built rig comes with that personal touch from a pro builder. Most of these guys can build you something much better because they are in the know so to speak. They thrive on the latest hardware tech trends and know which components will fit and work together for the best preformance in the type of system you are looking for. They are also aware of price points and when to buy what for the best bang for your buck.
Most of these pro builders make little to no proffit on a system. The money is not in the hardware, it is in the service. Pretty well all systems are online and open to corruption no matter how well protected a system is. There is also a large amout of PEBCAK involved which brings more returns in sirvace.
So whats your fancy? What are you planning on doing with this rig and what is your budget?
For that matter, what do you have now? Give a list of the hardware in the machine and it may be upgradeable.
Pre-built machines are built to sell to a large market of people that do not want to spend a great deal of cash. Therefor the manufacturers buy up hardware stock, most of the time old out dated stock, and add in new chips. All of which is bought in bulk and mass produced with cheap labour. Much the same as Canadain tire or Wallmart does. The price is right but the hardware is substandard. It's the only way they can compete in a fast food world.
A custom built rig comes with that personal touch from a pro builder. Most of these guys can build you something much better because they are in the know so to speak. They thrive on the latest hardware tech trends and know which components will fit and work together for the best preformance in the type of system you are looking for. They are also aware of price points and when to buy what for the best bang for your buck.
Most of these pro builders make little to no proffit on a system. The money is not in the hardware, it is in the service. Pretty well all systems are online and open to corruption no matter how well protected a system is. There is also a large amout of PEBCAK involved which brings more returns in sirvace.
So whats your fancy? What are you planning on doing with this rig and what is your budget?
For that matter, what do you have now? Give a list of the hardware in the machine and it may be upgradeable.