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Well, my first suggestion is to build your own and skip bs from companies and a build fee, but if you insists on a prebuilt...
1. Look for an nvme m.2 boot drive, they're so much faster than a sata ssd boot drive.
2. Look for good parts. You wanta parts from brands you recognize like Samsung or EVGA or Asus, not some of the crappy no name house brands that Alienware or Lenovo use. Some of the parts will cause bottlenecka later down the line if you want to upgrade.
3. Ram speed is important. Look for that. 8 gigs of ddr4 3200 Mhz will outpreform 16 gigs of ddr4 2133 Mhz
4. Get the rig you need. Research what the parts do, and then make a decision off of that. Gaming doesn't always mean better preformance in games.
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1. Look for an nvme m.2 boot drive, they're so much faster than a sata ssd boot drive.
2. Look for good parts. You wanta parts from brands you recognize like Samsung or EVGA or Asus, not some of the crappy no name house brands that Alienware or Lenovo use. Some of the parts will cause bottlenecka later down the line if you want to upgrade.
3. Ram speed is important. Look for that. 8 gigs of ddr4 3200 Mhz will outpreform 16 gigs of ddr4 2133 Mhz
4. Get the rig you need. Research what the parts do, and then make a decision off of that. Gaming doesn't always mean better preformance in games.
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Linus Tech Tips made a video on prebuilt gaming PCs for about $1500. It is an entertaining 4 part series that covers 1. Specs 2. Support 3. Build quality 4. Ordering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzpYkpZX8qw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzpYkpZX8qw
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That's who I go to for tech help always. Avoid Dell/Alienware (unless its a laptop)They were absolutely on the nose about the support center and ordering process. I hate dealing with them even though I have a line of credit with Dell.
I think the two that had the best were the Maingear Vybe and HP Omen
Also try this place https://www.digitalstorm.com/
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Idk much about building pc's and stuff. But this is just my opinion. What if he messes up? When I saw my bro building his pc he had to put in the CPU perfectly otherwise he would have had to bought a new one, that's atleast what he told me. If that's true what if a new person that's creating a computer just simply ****s up, he has to buy a pc part. But you have to start some how.
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Everything on your computer only fits in one way, really. It's very idiot proof now. Your CPU won't sit properly at all and you would notice VERY fast before you lock it in that it's not fitting correctly. It's VERY hard to mess up, these days. 20 years ago there was much more to it (check out people building old 486 DOS PC's) , but now it's all plug and play. There are a million and one guides and YouTube videos now, and the process isn't like - even someone new can do it in under 2 hours. Most parts even come with directions for proper installation. For all the benefits you get from it, for enthusiasts it's the best direction to push them.
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if you have any interest in building your own, shoot us a budget and we can start setting you up with a proper parts list and linking a few guides!
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So many helpful video guides and written articles on how to build a PC these days. This wasn't like 2000 when you had to read the motherboard, that was in a different language, on how to properly wire the mobo to everything. Today it's so much simpler and easier to do. Like Simon said, you have to be work VERY HARD to mess up the part. Does mistakes happen? Yes. That's just experience and you will only get it by doing it yourself.
The only realistic issues that can occur during a build is 1) if you do not properly ground yourself to prevent static shock (don't build the PC wearing socks on carpet!), 2) spilling liquids all over the build in progress (don't eat and drink in the work area!), and 3) you cheap out on the PSU and it short circuits, frying everything else. That's the most likely mistake a new builder can make. And you can tell a crappy PSU by 1) the stupid low price for the high amount of watts it offers, and 2) read the reviews!
The only realistic issues that can occur during a build is 1) if you do not properly ground yourself to prevent static shock (don't build the PC wearing socks on carpet!), 2) spilling liquids all over the build in progress (don't eat and drink in the work area!), and 3) you cheap out on the PSU and it short circuits, frying everything else. That's the most likely mistake a new builder can make. And you can tell a crappy PSU by 1) the stupid low price for the high amount of watts it offers, and 2) read the reviews!
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Pros outweigh the cons on building your own system. Unless you buy a pc pre-built by Falcon Northwest, Origin, Maingeer, Cyberpower, and Digital Storm. You. Usually don't know what parts are actually used in an Alienware or Omen.
Building your own gets you the most bang for your buck in quality of Parts. Warranties on parts on Self built PCs also usually longer than what's in a Pre-built
A lot of EGO members are experienced PC builders. We are just a PM away if you need assistance, advice or just need to gloat about how awesome your PC build turned out. Some members might even be willing to hop on Skype via video call help guide you in the process of building your own
Building your own gets you the most bang for your buck in quality of Parts. Warranties on parts on Self built PCs also usually longer than what's in a Pre-built
A lot of EGO members are experienced PC builders. We are just a PM away if you need assistance, advice or just need to gloat about how awesome your PC build turned out. Some members might even be willing to hop on Skype via video call help guide you in the process of building your own
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Reminds me of this fresh meme.
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If you live in Europe. The pro's of prebuild outweigh usually the con's. (You have 2 years of manufacture warranty, always. Which means that if your PC blows up, or some part doesn't work or whatever happens, you get either free repair, money back or new pc.). I have always built my own systems, but past spring I needed a new pc and it was 200 euros cheaper to buy prebuild omen than to built it myself. This was when the GPU and RAM prices were so insane. I haven't looked at the prices lately, but the HP omens are still priced very decently. (I have the Omen linked in the youtube link above, just my pc does all boost to 4,35 ghz and linus actually just had to return the PC as it wasn't a correct CPU).
But hey, just my two cents
But hey, just my two cents
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you have a brain.
you have the internet.
take control of your mind and learn how to build a pc. then when you're done with that..keep learning.
trial and error..dont give up if something doesn't go right the first time.
expand your knowledge and dominante this ****ing universe.
(also..pro tip..if it don't fit..don't force it.)
you have the internet.
take control of your mind and learn how to build a pc. then when you're done with that..keep learning.
trial and error..dont give up if something doesn't go right the first time.
expand your knowledge and dominante this ****ing universe.
(also..pro tip..if it don't fit..don't force it.)
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