Barebones PC Kits - A Deal Or Not? [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Barebones PC Kits - A Deal Or Not? [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Question by : How hard is it to assemble a barebones computer kit? This will be my first time building a computer. I would like to know if it is easy to build a computer or spend an extra 300 to get it pre-built? Anything would help even if you have a video. Also when you get the kit are the instructions clear? Best answer for How hard is it to assemble a barebones computer kit?:

Answer by Masked Musketeer
It's really not hard to assemble a computer. Go watch some videos on Youtube. My first time building a desktop (from scratch) took me a full 1 hour but after you've done it once you can get it done within 15 minutes. It's quite straightforward. If the part doesn't seem to fit, don't force it in. If you need to use brute force to put something together, then perhaps you're doing it wrong -- stop what you are doing and take a look at what you are trying to plug into, see if it's the correct orientation etc. If you don't understand something, ASK online and provide details or photos if necessary. >Also when you get the kit are the instructions clear? There are no instructions on a barebones PC. It's not furniture, and you're not shopping from IKEA.... The only documentation you will get is the usual stuff that they package with each part, but they even sometimes omit them. So you might not even get any documentation at all.

Answer by VenuG
It is easy. You should do the assembling very carefully. It is normally very difficult to make a wrong connection because the connectors are shaped in such a way that only correct connection can be made. Read the following and also purchase this book : http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/build-your-own-pc-doityourself-for-dummies.html You will save money not only in the initial PC but also for repairs in future, which you will be able to do on your own. There are several videos on youtube about assembling PC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRW6qiMlO_c

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Intro Video: www.youtube.com Tigerdirect is the place I show, but it's not the only place to get a barebones kit. I think barebone kits should be reserved for cheaper computers. As they get up in price, you are spending a lot more money then you should have to.

aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com Should you get a Barebones PC Kit?

Barebones PC computer kits are a way to get around some of the component selection involved with building a computer. This route is often taken by those who are looking to save money, but does it really save money?

First off, what is a barebones kit? It's a computer kit that has been put together by a company or individual for the purpose of selling the components as a bundle that can be put together by the end user. The particular components of a barebone computer kit can vary, but the main components generally remain the same. These components are the base of any computer build and include the motherboard, processor, hard drive, power supply, and usually even the RAM. There are quite a few other variable components that are left up to the end user to purchase individually. Some companies allow you to add these components to the over all kit, sometimes to the point of having a full build-plug-and-play system with no extras necessary unless desired.

So, are barebones PCs a deal or not? When the final tally comes in for the price of your barebones kit, additional parts that might be required, and software, a barebones kit is really no cheaper than an off-the-shelf PC. This is because companies like Dell are able to buy large quantities of these parts for massive discounts before building their computers and selling them to you.

Why would you get a barebones kit then? These kits are more suitable for a hobbyist that enjoys building computers, and knows what he or she wants. Further, a kit is only the very base of a system, and this allows the end user a lot of flexibility in the specific architecture of their system, from hardware to software. A barebones system mainly just saves you the hassle of finding some of these pieces separately, and do usually sell at a discount to the price of each individual piece.

In the end, DIY computer kits are not for deal-seekers; but rather for those who just want the flexibility of building their own computer with a bit of effort removed from the process by way of kitted parts.

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