DIY or local-custom-made

[thatsmallboy]

Hi guys, i dont have too much experience with hardware stuff but dont mind me asking the following:

1) For someone who has never DIY-ed a rig before, would it be too difficult for me to do so? Or should I just get one from online local brands like mansa/dreamcore?

2) For the same budget, would i get a rig that is more value for money if i DIY than if i get from online local brand?

Thanks in advance!

 

[footi3]

for DIY, you can watch youtube video guides.. not hard at all..

found that online brands give you slightly better value compared to if you purchase yourself to DIY.. likely because of they purchase in bulk

if you purchase with online brand, do check with them whats their lead time.. heard some of them don't have ready stocks one..

 

[Hoshino84]

Or you can get Fortran to build one for you. Just let him know what you are using for and he will recommend you the parts and build it up for you.

Already engaged him 2-3 times in in a span of 10 years already.

 

[Rashkae]

Hi guys, i dont have too much experience with hardware stuff but dont mind me asking the following:

1) For someone who has never DIY-ed a rig before, would it be too difficult for me to do so? Or should I just get one from online local brands like mansa/dreamcore?

2) For the same budget, would i get a rig that is more value for money if i DIY than if i get from online local brand?

Thanks in advance!

Generally the local brands will of course have a markup, or cheap out on some parts like SSD/RAM/GPU (they will use the cheaper ones with loud stock coolers etc).

Then again, this is asked about every 2-3 days so maybe time to read a bit first?

 

[hg2]

If you have no experience, better treat it like a laptop and buy from shops which provide after-sales services.

 

[hafiz116]

If you have not done a DIY before go watch some videos. If you really feel you can’t do it then don’t! There have been people that have had the itch but regretted it.

You can either engage someone that can build it for you if u do want to Super customise the system based on recommendations online or from people here OR use some one of these shops like dream core. There is a lot of negativity surrounding them tho as the delivery times tend to get pushed for weeks on end.

If you have an idea of what ur after and are keen to build ASAP pm me. You can order parts and have it built within 1-2 days!

 

[kundalini]

Or you can get Fortran to build one for you. Just let him know what you are using for and he will recommend you the parts and build it up for you.

Already engaged him 2-3 times in in a span of 10 years already.

any link to Fortran? thinking of upgrading also, but my PSU SSD HDD still can use. thinking of doing on my own since most likely still using air cooling, most likely only getting mobo cpu ram and gpu and my casing i open side panel so quite easy dont need plug alot fans or cable management

 

[contacted]

Hi guys, i dont have too much experience with hardware stuff but dont mind me asking the following:

1) For someone who has never DIY-ed a rig before, would it be too difficult for me to do so? Or should I just get one from online local brands like mansa/dreamcore?

2) For the same budget, would i get a rig that is more value for money if i DIY than if i get from online local brand?

Thanks in advance!

DIY is one of the most fun things (for me) that you can do and the average person doesn't get it to do very often. Maybe every 2-3 years or even longer depending on how often you wanna chase tech.

As long you have a screw driver and some patience I believe you can do it.

Have a look at this clip and see if you are confident.

 

[giraffey]

Hi guys, i dont have too much experience with hardware stuff but dont mind me asking the following:

1) For someone who has never DIY-ed a rig before, would it be too difficult for me to do so? Or should I just get one from online local brands like mansa/dreamcore?

2) For the same budget, would i get a rig that is more value for money if i DIY than if i get from online local brand?

Thanks in advance!

1) DIY PCs today are much easier to manage today. It is almost plug and play.
- To start off, use those package DIY price packages that show the different components to get the idea of what is really needed.
- When you do the actual component selection, you can also make use of part compatibility checkers online to help.
- In terms of component selection, I guess choosing the right motherboard based on your longer term requirements is perhaps the most complex (there's far too many selections even if just looking at one brand alone).
-In terms of building, reading the motherboard manuals and videos would help you in the installation.

2) Value for money is subjective. For low end machines, standard built machines would tend to be cheaper. Manufacturers buy components in bulk and do get better rates. If you are referring to high end builds, DIY rigs could be cheaper. (most tend to use better components/parts when doing DIY)

 

[ragnarok95]

When you go DIY, do factor in next time if your components are down, how are you going to service it.

If you need someone else to do it for you, then just go for a local custom ready build with after sales support.

 

[contacted]

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- When you do the actual component selection, you can also make use of part compatibility checkers online to help.
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TS, here are 2 good sites for your reference:

https://pcpartpicker.com/

https://www.logicalincrements.com/