hmm kind of, im 21 years of age and have a 32 year old bro who has built several computers himself with good success and enjoyment,
I would need supervision because im not that confident to just follow online vids for that degree of stuff, but I would think building one myself would help me fully understand the computer itself alot more, hardware-wise. Alot of my computer knowledge is software/theory based rather than actually pulling apart a comp and saying what is what and where it should go etc.
I have looked on websites in the UK that I can get a good custom built pc made etc for around £500 which could play modern games and last a few years, but I dont think building one would save me THAT much money to outweigh the warranties and effort etc. and being a 21 year old graduate, its all about the financial side at the moment haha.
I don't want to influence your future
too much, but I'd feel guilty if I didn't at least mention this. You see, you could build a superior PC for about the same price as the one you're looking at. Not only that, but it's far easier to upgrade a computer that you built instead of a pre-built because it's all aftermarket parts instead of having to maybe deal with proprietary connectors or parts. Plus, I think the best part is you get to hand-pick
everything and you have no limits to what your choices are. You can go to any store you want, you can pick from any selection to put together the best bang-for-your-buck. A custom-building site will limit you to what they sell and too many of them stick you with a crappy PSU which is a very bad thing. So you get to make sure that each and every part is the best possible for your money.
Not only that, but I found myself actually taking care of my computer for the first time in my life because I'm the one who built it. The way I feel about my computer is the complete opposite of a pre-built. It's almost like a pre-built isn't really mine: someone else made it and I just happen to own it now. I sometimes like to compare it to the difference between adopting a child and having one of your own. There's a unique bond with your own because you created it with your own body vs. trying to bond with one that someone else made or put together for you. I think the bond was completed for me when I actually put all the parts together and pressed the power button. If it weren't for that, then I don't think I'd care about my computer as much. It would feel like another pre-built.
lol anyway, so if you become interested (I admit that it's a bit of physical labor - at least it was for me), then I personally recommend seeking help with the entire process at Overclock.net. You can ask here on SevenForums too, but I feel that the OCN community as a whole is better for seeking advice with this than almost any other. I mean, I've been there for over 4 years and that's just what I've noticed.
Of course, a good argument
against building your own is it can consume more time than you can afford to spend.
