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Computers: Buying vs. Building

CredentialsA+ Core Certification in Microsoft Software -

Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, and Windows.NET

A+ Core Certification in Hardware – Installation, Troubleshooting, and Repair

A+ Core Certification in Networking – Administration, Repairing, and Troubleshooting

Built over 40 computers from scratch

Why build a computer?

Saves moneyGain knowledge about inner-workings of a

computerEnsure quality of your hardware

How does it save me money?Circuit City

How does it save me money?Newegg.com

How does it save me money?Circuit City Newegg.com

System - $484.99Tax @ 9% - $43.65

Total - $528.64

System Parts - $408.21

Shipping - $35.38Total - $443.59

How does it save me money?

Savings Total = $85.05

Knowledge gained

Takes inexperienced person typically 2 hours to build a computer from start to finish, excluding software installation.

Learn about how the inner-workings of a computer come together to create your computer.

Easier to repair; expensive warranties unnecessary.

Knowledge gained

Knowledge gained

Quality of your new computerBrand names used in Newegg shopping cart

ASUSSeagate

Altec LansingMicrosoft

pqiAMD

Quality components with reliable brand names

Quality of your new computereMachines typically use the cheapest

electronic components available to lower cost of production.

eMachines use cheap materials to manufacture the casing, mouse (PS/2 – ball mouse), and keyboard (PS/2). Standard mice today use optical lasers, and both keyboard and mouse use USB connections.

Included speakers are insufficient for music playing; only meant for operating system pings and jingles.

Quality of your new computerHow do you know if a computer component will

be reliable in the future?

Answer: Research!

Websites: http://www.tomshardware.comhttp://www.anandtech.com

http://www.pcmag.comhttp://reviews.cnet.com

Conclusion and Recap

SavingsInformation retained

Build quality

Conclusion and Recap

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