Username2324 said:
Sqrl said:
Username2324 said:
Thats part of the way big computer companies can offer low prices on computers, people pay them to put trial versions of their software onto Sony/Dell/Hp's hardware, so naturally if they aren't getting paid for putting software on it, they will charge you that loss of profit, so it work's either way for them. |
Those companies still don't offer a savings compared to what you can do with newegg and parts, even a cheapy PC at $350 after tax and shipping on newegg runs about $600 before tax and shipping on these sites. You're basically paying an arm and a leg for tech support. Some people need it though =P |
Not necessarily, the designing in my Dell case requires only 1 fan that runs at low speed, to get cases of equality would cost alot of money, when you factor it all in, the costs aren't too different. The difference comes from High Cost PC's then building it yourself is better, but for the sub $500 range you're better off with a manufacturer.
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Dell PC and cases are nothing special, even at sub-$500 they are more expensive for equal quality and performance. The simple fact is that with sub-$500 components you don't need a lot of cooling and only having one case fan is not even remotely a big deal. Plain and simple the ONLY reason they are even worthwhile for anyone is the tech support they offer. If you don't need the tech support then its a ripoff..even at sub-$500.
