Re: Homebuilt Maybe One More Time
- From: "Clint" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:52:49 GMT
Buying may also be less hassle to get support. If you build, you're the
integrator, and responsible for making sure all the parts are playing nicely
together. If you buy, the manufacturer is responsible for that. And if one
thing isn't playing nicely with another, you can just phone them.
If you have a good local computer store, this may not be so much of a
hassle. But on my last build, I had an issue where I knew that either the
processor or MB wasn't working, but I didn't have a spare for either one, so
I had no way to troubleshoot. But because I bought most of the components
from a local store, I was able to haul those pieces in to them and have them
test them.
Of course, the quality of support you get from a vendor like Dell may not be
what it used to be. But at least it may be better than dealing with 6 or 7
different companies, each one blaming the other.
Clint
"Chris Hill" <chill_mapsfree_000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:20:11 -0400, RC <spam_this@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
My current system is getting long in tooth. I built it 4 years ago and
it has done very well. I'm ready to get a new system and I'm not sure
if I should go with a Dell or build another. The Dell's are very low
cost, reliable, and quiet these days.
I'm looking for a _quiet_ machine with ports on the front (1394, USB,
card reader, maybe sound) and back. I've been an AMD guy for a while
at home and use Intel at work.
This machine will be used for serious video editing (not high def yet)
and photoshopping. I'll use it also for the usual internet and home
productivity apps (maybe).
Any obvious recommendations? I see the Sonata II can come with a front
access panel for 1394, etc. How does this work? Do all modern mobos
have connectors for front ports?
I'll probably stick with XP for a while. My W2k machine has done well
although lately there's more and more flake outs.
For video card I don't need anything special. I'm not a big gamer.
Just something that is compatible with Premiere, or Vegas.
Yes, all boards come with connectors for front ports. The build vs
buy decision for a moddest non-gaming system is simple; buying is
cheaper.
.
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