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Does Building Your Own Computer Still Save Money?

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Does Building Your Own Computer Still Save Money?
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RE: Does Building Your Own Computer Still Save Money?
July 16, 2012 at 1:35 pm
(July 16, 2012 at 11:15 am)goddamnit Wrote: I have the same desktop computer I had long ago. I heard that it does not save money anymore. I am skeptical but I really don't know. It is still fun and seems worth it to evade proprietary confinement (many brand restrictions when replacing or adding parts), but does it still usually save money?

When I built my last PC (two years ago now I think) I saved about $400 over a comparable OEM-type workstation. Granted, I didn't need to buy a PC case, monitors or peripherals.

However, I've been building them since I was 16, YMMV.
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RE: Does Building Your Own Computer Still Save Money? - by Jaysyn - July 16, 2012 at 1:35 pm

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