Budget 71-90K Build a customised PC or order one ?

Inquisitive Soul

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Should I build my customised PC or simply order one?

I have elementary knowledge but and have never built one.
Got noone to help or troubleshoot if I run into a problem.
Can it be done solely with google and YouTube vids?

P.S I am a bit intimidated in case my PC wont boot up.
Also if I run into faulty components I have to deal with RMA by myself.
All these can be avoided if choose a site which offers customised PC. (MVP, MODXcomputers etc). I have heard the perform stress tests before dispatching the unit.

On the flipside If i manage to successfully execute the process I will be proud of myself and also can save 4-5K ish.
 
Yes, it can be done by watching youtube videos. I built my first pc in 2018 when i was 13 years old and it was a easy task.
Also, don't forget to watch a video about a video that lists all the mistakes that first time builders do.
 
You would probably save more than 5k and I think it will be a great learning experience as well just make sure to follow a good build guide like one from LTT, those will save you from a ton of troubleshooting.
 
If you find the prospect of assembling a machine fun, then go ahead, do it. If you're not so excited about spending half your day building a machine, then id suggest going for pre build custom machines.
 
Inquisitive Soul said:
Should I build my customised PC or simply order one?

I have elementary knowledge but and have never built one.
Got noone to help or troubleshoot if I run into a problem.
Can it be done solely with google and YouTube vids?

P.S I am a bit intimidated in case my PC wont boot up.
Also if I run into faulty components I have to deal with RMA by myself.
All these can be avoided if choose a site which offers customised PC. (MVP, MODXcomputers etc). I have heard the perform stress tests before dispatching the unit.

On the flipside If i manage to successfully execute the process I will be proud of myself and also can save 4-5K ish.
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You can assembled PC your self.
TE is here to help you, just make sure to ask/get at least 4-5 good reply from knowledgeable member before you order and when fix/setup each & every hardware.
 
If you have never before done it yourself. Then I won't recommend you to do it yourself unless you have lots of money.
The best bet is to have any friend or a person with prior experience to have with you. Its not a rocket science and pretty easy to assemble.
There are just few minor things to take care of. And who in the world is taking 5k for pc assembling? Back in my time they used to take 500 something or do it for free if buying from their store.
Any TE members with video call can also help if willing to.
 
Pc assembling is nothing too complex.
Only two things you need to do
1) watch couple videos where they assemble pc on yt from start to end explaining everything
2) a big case with good airflow and ample space saves you a lot of first time hassle.
I would recommend cooler master cases. Give the manual a good read before assembling

Pro tip- dont forget to put the io shield on the cabinet first, else its an hour down the drain
 
Not too difficult to do it yourself, but it can be tedious too and we can have gotchas and things can be hard to fit in sometimes.
And yes DOA can be an issue as sometimes you don't know which component is dead without having a replacement to test with. So far i have not had a DOA ever in any component.
But have had trouble diagnosing on my own when something happens.

If you have a good shop within reach to buy from, primeabgb for example in Mumbai, and if prices of parts are close enough - then
you can simply ask them to assemble for some small charges, maybe 500-1k, dunno. I think we gave 500 10 years back. Not sure.
Now i do it on my own but i do have another pc to test things if needed.
 
Emperor said:
Yes, Setting Tiny Connectors of Cabinet Cables (Power, HDD, Re-set) on Motherboard are really need some experty or minute observation/readings. Though all are printed on board & connectors.
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Not difficult once are you are familiar with it. But lots of things like this together can be overwhelming if you are completely unfamiliar. I learnt it over time, one part at a time. Have broken my laptop dgpu by not replacing pads ( video didn't say ...) and have broken usb3 connector on motherboard somehow by bending the pins.

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But can be fun too and in future you wont have to run to shop everytime there is an issue.
So go for it if you feel like - make sure to go through plenty of videos for each thing - your case, motherboard + cpu + paste + cooler etc. Maybe have an antistatic mat or touch the case if its connected to ground before touching anything.
 
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Just take it one step at a time and if you are confused about something,leave it.
Research a bit, ask in te and it will be done after sometime.
If you go to a shop or prebuilt ,you will probably never learn and have to depend on others for even minor issues wasting both time and money.
 
Since this is your first time, I would recommend having a knowledgeable friend with you while you build it, or go to a shop and do it. If anything goes wrong, they can help fix things.

The building part isn't too difficult, it's dealing with any post-build issues that may crop up. If you're not too well versed, then you may mess things up further, and may accidentally break something in the process. The fix may be as simple as a CMOS/BIOS reset or reseating the RAM module(s). However, it also may be as complicated as a bent CPU pin or a DOA part which would need identifying.

Even if you go to a shop, you build it yourself. If anything goes wrong, you can learn how to identify/fix it. You still gain first-hand experience in doing it yourself, with some backup help.

P.S - Avoid The Verge for any PC building guides/tips :wtf:
 
awestorr said:
Just take it one step at a time and if you are confused about something,leave it.
Research a bit, ask in te and it will be done after sometime.
If you go to a shop or prebuilt ,you will probably never learn and have to depend on others for even minor issues wasting both time and money.
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Emperor said:
Yes, Setting Tiny Connectors of Cabinet Cables (Power, HDD, Re-set) on Motherboard are really need some experty or minute observation/readings. Though all are printed on board & connectors.
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These are the things which seem intense to me.
 
Inquisitive Soul said:
Should I build my customised PC or simply order one?

I have elementary knowledge but and have never built one.
Got noone to help or troubleshoot if I run into a problem.
Can it be done solely with google and YouTube vids?

P.S I am a bit intimidated in case my PC wont boot up.
Also if I run into faulty components I have to deal with RMA by myself.
All these can be avoided if choose a site which offers customised PC. (MVP, MODXcomputers etc). I have heard the perform stress tests before dispatching the unit.

On the flipside If i manage to successfully execute the process I will be proud of myself and also can save 4-5K ish.
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How old are you right now ? Because my advice will be highly dependent on your age
 
PunkX 75 said:
Avoid The Verge for any PC building guides/tips :wtf:
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Well, LOL I was thinking of that. XD

@Inquisitive Soul Buddy, justify having that username. Don't be afraid to explore new adventures. Daring to stand up is how you ended up walking as a baby.

It's really a child's play. I'd say you won't even need internet guides if you use your intuition and the manual cards that come with the components. Just use Google if you are confused at any point.

If you receive faulty items though, that'd be time consuming to figure which exact component arrived faulty. But that doesn't always happen. Don't be afraid and take the leap of faith.

All the best.
 
If you buy a components from a shop, they generally assemble it for you at no extra cost. Having said that, building is an experience in itself.
It will also help you debugging stuff in future, and making changes. A lot of youtube videos can help you. And you can get almost every problems solution through youtube
 
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