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Computers, Cost, and Reliability

Computers, Cost, Reliability

Whether you buy your computer from Dell, Best Buy, or HP, computers will cost you some green.

However, building your own usually ends up costing less; you get more for your money, and the added bonus of knowing you built your own computer–exactly the way you wanted it to be built. This is especially true for the first-time builder.

What you need to build one: I’ll only include the essentials.

• The Case
• Power Source
• Motherboard (with onboard sound and graphics)
• Processor
• Ram
• Hard Drive
• DVD/CD Drive

Just the essentials can end up costing quite a chunk of change! So how can the average joe get ahold of a computer, or the parts to build one? Take your time and save up…purchase things slowly. Unless you have saved up for a little while you’re not going to be able to build anything worth the money, the time, or the effort.

Yes, it will suck waiting, and waiting–and not to mention all of the waiting. But take it from experience: the faster you buy parts and start the process of building your computer, the more likely you’ll end up with a piece of junk instead of your dream machine. Lack of patience will cause you to put less research into the parts you are buying. Like I said above, “it isn’t worth the money, the time, or the effort unless you do it right”.

Where exactly can you go wrong?

A lot of people buy fast and browse later. When I built my first computer, I found some decent hardware, bought it, built my system–and to my surprise ended the night a little upset. I didn’t do enough research or browsing enough before I bought. The day my case arrived, I had found 2 or 3 cases that A.) Looked a lot nicer B.) Were a decent amount cheaper in price C.) Were constructed by higher-quality materials.

For your own good–and I can’t say this enough–research, research, research. Read every review you come across. Ask some technologically inclined friends what they think about a particular item you might buy, Google search your questions if you must. Heck, give CelTrust a Call. We’ll help you out.

Taking this advice results in…?

A well put-together system. A system that will cause minimal problems. If you make sure your hardware works together, there isn’t a recall on a product you are about to purchase, and you’re not buying a cheap piece of junk you’ll end up happy.

Good Tip:

Google is your best friend when you don’t know where to start.

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