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On 9 May 99, at 11:38, Sam Brooks wrote:
> I'm a newcomer to the PCBUILD List and I've several questions
> to pose to listmembers.
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> #1) Just how much can one expect to save by buying components
> and assembling a computer yourself?
The first machine that I built from components was a 486 DX2/66. I got
excellent deals on many of the components, often 20-30% below retail by
shopping around, chasing down loss-leaders, and so on, and I was quite proud
of the result.
But when I added it all up, I found that I'd spent about as much as an
assembled system from a cheap storefront would have cost. Sure, I had probably,
on average, used better quality components, but I'd also spent time and gas
money and so on.
My conclusion was that AT THAT POINT, I had not really saved any money.
Where I began to see the payoff was as I began to upgrade that system, and
those of other family members. The knowledge I'd gained and my growing stock
of spare slightly-used already-paid-for parts made upgrades generally fast,
cheap, and fun.
I'm certain that I have saved money *in the long run*.
David G
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