| BenKenobi88 said: well I was just worried for a second that you were one of those "gamers" that pay a few grand on a pre-built "gaming" computer. Building PC's are the only way to go...I don't really have much money to spend, but my $700 PC gets me pretty far. |
Actually, I *kinda* lied...
You see, I used to build my own computers, and have enough parts to build seven more computers (I collect "stuff", although the fastest one I can build from the spare parts is an Athlon 3000+), but the last purchase, I went to the local computer mall and chose my components, then had a guy assemble it for me while I waited (and watched to make sure he would assemble it the way I like it - cable routing and all that). We had a good chat, and after 1.5 hours I walked away with my fully assembled computer, built to my specs, and the entire assembly job only cost me 19USD. Not bad, and for me, worth the little extra - saved me the hassles!
But pay for the "prestige" of a boutique system when you know you can source the same components for less? Never!
And your $700 should be giving you good results, especially if you bought/sourced/assembled your computer anywhere within the past six months.
