Do you build your own computers?

SirKenin · Sep 23, 2004

the Colonel said:
I think that used to be a problem, but anymore there are so many manufacturers of computer parts that you can buy a Cd-rom drive for $20, for example. If it goes out after 9 months, so what. It was $20! It's a throw-away.

I think there are now plenty of good-quality/low price manufacturers now-a-days. The only difference high-price makes now is if you want the latest/greatest, otherwise you can settle for very good at much cheaper prices.

I hear what you are saying about the cheap parts, but that's exactly what upsets myself and my clients. A brand new piece of equipment dying within a year. They don't appreciate the fact that that is what they wanted, what they ordered. They don't appreciate that you get what you pay for. They blame me for selling them low end junk and it reflects poorly on my business.

For myself, I don't want the part kaffing on me in nine months. I don't want to have to pull my computer apart to have to replace it. That isn't fun for me. I just want to sit down and enjoy my puter. I want it to be fast, compatible and reliable. That's why I spend the extra money. I buy the 10,000 RPM harddrive, the Asus mainboard, the OCZ RAM, all the quality products that will give my machine performance and reliability. It makes it so much more enjoyable

SirKenin · Sep 23, 2004

xMinionX said:
Have you gotten your cables all sleeved? I'm sort of excited to see what you come up with.

A friend of mine just finished up on a 'frozen' theme for his case. We spraypainted the outer edges of his window with a very light coat of white paint. Just enough so that it looks like theres frost on the acrylic. We then put in some blue lights, silver sleeved power cables, and a subtle white light beaming down from the top. It's a real neat effect. I'll see if we can get some pics.

I forgot all about the cable sleeving.

I would like to see the pics when you get them. In the meantime I should hurry over to that store and order the parts so I can do it myself. Thanks for the reminder.

the Colonel · Sep 23, 2004

drfeelgood said:
That's why I spend the extra money. I buy the 10,000 RPM harddrive, the Asus mainboard, the OCZ RAM, all the quality products that will give my machine performance and reliability. It makes it so much more enjoyable

With all the joy and satisfaction that within one year the components in your computer will cost half as much as what you paid for 'em.

~Mrs. A2J~ · Sep 23, 2004

drfeelgood said:
I hear what you are saying about the cheap parts, but that's exactly what upsets myself and my clients. A brand new piece of equipment dying within a year. They don't appreciate the fact that that is what they wanted, what they ordered. They don't appreciate that you get what you pay for. They blame me for selling them low end junk and it reflects poorly on my business.

This drives me nuts!!! My husband builds the odd computer for people and I don't know how many times people have asked for all the lastest stuff and then only want to pay $200 max for it!! You'll spend that alone on the lastest video card (which they always want)!!

SirKenin · Sep 23, 2004

the Colonel said:
With all the joy and satisfaction that within one year the components in your computer will cost half as much as what you paid for 'em.

That's the reality of buying leading edge components. Doesn't bother me though It's not true in all cases either.

SirKenin · Sep 23, 2004

Finally, I can upload a pic of my fav corner.

the Colonel · Sep 23, 2004

drfeelgood said:
Finally, I can upload a pic of my fav corner.

Gee wiz, Doc. Got enough computer equipment? I'm jealous, scumbag. Just kidding! I could never afford to buy all that expensive stuff you mentioned; that's why I have to rationalize buying the cheaper parts.

SirKenin · Sep 23, 2004

the Colonel said:
Gee wiz, Doc. Got enough computer equipment? I'm jealous, scumbag. Just kidding! I could never afford to buy all that expensive stuff you mentioned; that's why I have to rationalize buying the cheaper parts.

lol It's my one and only hobby (besides my Cichlids) so I rationalize the huge expenditures by saying it gives me enjoyment. Only thing you can't see in that picture is the router, USB harddrive, USB hubs and a wierd sheet feed scanner I picked up because it was neater than the other one I had.

Next thing on my list is a 23" flat panel to replace this monitor that I have now. Problem is that it's big money so it's going to have to wait until I rob a couple more banks.

Streetvision · Sep 24, 2004

Yes, i built my own computer this is what i got

intel 865PERL motherboard

pentium 4 3.0ghz (prescott)(hyper-threading)

120 gig 7200rpm hdd

xp home (i was running me on my old computer)

512 mb ram

radeon 9600SE (128mb)

and yes i do know that my graphics card is not the best just at the time it was reaching my budget

Stryper · Sep 24, 2004

i built my first computer for my younger bro last spring. it rocks his socks.

Andy D · Sep 24, 2004

I build my own computers. I can choose the parts I want and the brands and how much RAM, etc. I can upgrade at anytime and dont have to worry about odd shaped brand name computers or having to get a specialised person in to fix it. It is also a lot cheaper and at the rate computers go out of date, why by brand name? Building them is fun.

Data Storage · Sep 24, 2004

I build my own. I think the store is much to dear, plus I have contacts at the shops so I can get the hardware much cheaper.

pgp_protector · Sep 24, 2004

FYI The other good thing about building your own computers....

Trickle down upgrades

I Upgrade My system, the old stuff goes to the Server, the old stuff from the server goes to the wife's system, and her old stuff goes to my daughters system

Buy 1 CPU Upgrade, and get 4 Computers upgraded out of it, Great way to save a little money.

xMinionX · Sep 24, 2004

drfeelgood said:
Finally, I can upload a pic of my fav corner.

You earn the "Bomb-diggity" award for the day. (inside joke between me and my housemates) I'm jealous.

SirKenin · Sep 24, 2004

pgp_protector said:
FYI The other good thing about building your own computers....

Trickle down upgrades

I Upgrade My system, the old stuff goes to the Server, the old stuff from the server goes to the wife's system, and her old stuff goes to my daughters system

Buy 1 CPU Upgrade, and get 4 Computers upgraded out of it, Great way to save a little money.

That's so true.. I do that myself

SirKenin · Sep 24, 2004

xMinionX said:
You earn the "Bomb-diggity" award for the day. (inside joke between me and my housemates) I'm jealous.

lol I can't help but wonder what a bomb-diggity is But thanks

the Colonel · Sep 24, 2004

Ok, because I'm a poor fella, this is what I could afford to build:

Asus A7V ver1.05 RAID motherboard (~$25 on E-bay)
Athlon XP 1900+ processor ($50 OEM)
512MB PC133 RAM (purchased over the coarse of 2 years ~$60 total)
C-media cmi8768 6.1 channel sound card (~$20)
Radeon 8500LE 128MB AGP graphics card (~$65 on E-bay)
20GB 7200RPM ATA100 WD HDD (pulled from "old" system ~$60?)
Generic 52x CD-ROM (~$20)
Imation Superdisk 120MB LS120 floppy (yes, I still have this retro thing!!)
Generic 56k modem (from "old" system)
Samsung 753df 17" Flat Screen monitor (~$200)

It works for me. It really is a very nice computer.

xMinionX · Sep 24, 2004

the Colonel said:
20GB 7200RPM ATA100 WD HDD (pulled from "old" system ~$60?)

Not that much, I think. I don't know if they even make 20gb drives anymore.

Imation Superdisk 120MB LS120 floppy (yes, I still have this retro thing!!)

Heh. Vintage. Nice.

Samsung 753df 17" Flat Screen monitor (~$200)

That monitor is the bomb. I used one for the longest time before I got my flat panel.

Nice system. I'm looking to build one like that for my boss that will probably end up being a similar price.

Playerslight77 · Sep 24, 2004

Streetvision · Sep 24, 2004

Nice i just love upgradeing

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