[QUOTE=PaceAdvantage;2224088]I used to build all of my own as well. My 7yo PC I currently use was the first pre-built I ever bought (it was an Alienware Area 51).
Nowadays, you might save 100-200 building it yourself..../QUOTE]
Pretty sure I've saved more than that (more like 400) when building as I usually try to buy high value components with rebates.
Failure rates these days is near zero, so I don't worry about that .
I like knowing whats in the box and that no shortcuts have been taken. Have never bought a ready made for myself (other than laptops, and the Atari line back in the day. ) and probably never will. But you never know.
