Build a PC or buy from a system builder?

[AOD_DirtyApe777]

So as a preface, I've been building computers since my first Athlon build when I was 14. I'm now 35.
With the current GPU unavailability, I am considering going through a system builder like OriginPC or CyberpowerPC for a new computer. Right now I'm gaming on a MSI GT75VR Pro 202 laptop with 2 monitors hooked up.
This laptop is showing its age and I want to build a new computer badly.
Willing to spend between 3 to 4k USD for a new one but GPU's are impossible to obtain right now.

Do you have any personal experience with system builders? If so, who did you use and what was your experience?

[AOD_HOODedDutchman]

So as a preface, I've been building computers since my first Athlon build when I was 14. I'm now 35.
With the current GPU unavailability, I am considering going through a system builder like OriginPC or CyberpowerPC for a new computer. Right now I'm gaming on a MSI GT75VR Pro 202 laptop with 2 monitors hooked up.
This laptop is showing its age and I want to build a new computer badly.
Willing to spend between 3 to 4k USD for a new one but GPU's are impossible to obtain right now.

Do you have any personal experience with system builders? If so, who did you use and what was your experience?

I think nzxt build service is best. They provide a long warranty with it and I think the markup for building for you is only $100 or something like that.
https://www.letsbld.com/

[AOD_HOODedDutchman]

I clicked get started and assassins creed for a game then chose $2000 price point and it gave a 9900k + 3070 setup. Then clicked configure and it had the founder 3080 for $200 cheaper than the pay 3070 it defaults to. So under $2k for a 9900k + 3080 setup. Not bad.

[AOD_Darkwhip]

Well, as usual if you're trying to save some money for potentially better parts, it's better to build it yourself, and you have the experience to boot so no simple mistakes there.
You'd also know exactly where things are in the case when you have to do periodic maintenance, and the obvious sense of accomplishment for having built your own machine.

[AOD_HollandBud]

With the shortage that is here on parts I went with pre built to get my 3080 and 5800x. I went with NZXT (letsbld.com). At the time they weren't getting hit with the price increases so I got all my parts at MSRP. I recently looked and it seems all of it shot up in price even the build i made.

[AOD_DirtyApe777]

With the shortage that is here on parts I went with pre built to get my 3080 and 5800x. I went with NZXT (letsbld.com). At the time they weren't getting hit with the price increases so I got all my parts at MSRP. I recently looked and it seems all of it shot up in price even the build i made.

I really want to build one but unfortunately I will end up taking the same route. I'm either going through Origin PC because they are owned by Corsair now or NZXT BLD. Both are good companies to go through according to reviews from youtubers, BBB and forum sources like hardocp, toms guide, and anandtech.

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[IfYaBlink]

I haven't but aritisan is good. me personally i would build one myself because I can kindve control the prices of what I'm getting. depending on what GPU you've had in the past you could get a gtx 1070 ti/gtx 1080 or a rx5500xt.

[AOD_PiddlePaddle]

I got my current computer through nzxt bld and have had no issues with it. I wanted to be able to build my own pc, but with gpus being nonexistent I made the choice to do the prebuilt route. I looked at origin pc's, maingear's, and nzxt bld's offerings before going with nzxt mostly for cost efficiency. Origin and the other high end builders give more options for customization, but I was looking for function over form and it has gone well for me. I went with their streaming pc spec which came out to about $1900 after taxes and fees for a build with a EVGA 3070 and a ryzen 5600x. It does take a couple weeks before the system ships from their warehouse, but they have some pretty sturdy packaging.

[Toms]

I recently got a new RTX 3000 series laptop/desktop replacement. Many of these new builds from Razer,MSI,Asus,Acer, are all extremely powerful and capable desktop replacements ranging from $1500-2000.


I'm playing 1440 60fps-120fps depending on the games.

The game you want to play may also be on Google or Nvidia, check that out.

This is probably the last computer I'm buying because I wanted a mobile setup and stadia.

[AOD_Neulrotic]

With the Shortage I would have bought a pre-built. Now I'm just sitting here with a sexy build with nothing to run Graphics. So fun. I'm tempted to buy a Pre-Build for a Graphics Card and selling like above. But I dunno.

[GhostOfXmasPast]

I've found Cyberpower to be a pretty great builder. The best time to buy from them is around July/August when back to school sales come up. They usually have some pretty great discounts on various hardware. Their build engine is pretty great too and their assembly has never given me issues or otherwise prevented me from making "mid-cycle" upgrades to keep performance up to par

[F1xtion]

If you haven't already, check out https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ to build your PC part list. This will also show best prices and and when they go on sale.

[Styrgis]

I too prefer to build my own and have used https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ as AOD_F1xtion mentioned above without any issues at all for my last three builds. Unfortunately, with the GPU shortage atm and for the foreseeable future, it appears going with a pre-built will be the better and certainly cheaper option.

Like others have mentioned above, once you have set your price-point, it's really about tailoring your experience to personal preferences, 'future-proofing' as best you can and getting the best bang for your buck. From what little I have looked out of curiosity, $2k USD appears to be the average for a build with 3000 series GPUs and 11th generation CPUs.

[SirWestofAsh]

at this time given the limitations in stock and pricing being WAYYY higher than normal due to demand. I think buying from a system builder is easier/ more price efficient.

[AOD_Blaked]

I used PcPartPicker and chose my own parts. For the games I play (CoD mainly and things I need to do,) my computer runs good almost 3 years later.

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