When the typical consumer begins
searching for a new computer, they usually look for the best deal from the
biggest, name brand super store they can find --- but is this the best computer
system for your money and will it really do everything you need it to?
If your at the cross roads in your
search for a new computer, let me offer you some professional computer advice
before you spend your money on a name brand system from the super store down
the street. There are several advantages to buying a custom computer from a
professional system builder.
Guarantee
If you purchase a system from a
professional builder, you can be assured of the quality that goes into building
your new computer system. Everything from the parts, to the time spent
installing your custom system will be done with extra attention to detail. You
can be guaranteed that a custom built computer will do everything you
envisioned your computer doing and usually more. All computers from a system
builder will offer a guarantee of some sort. Most reputable builders offer a 90
day parts & labor warranty from the date of purchase, on all new custom
computer systems.
Quality
All the parts purchased for a custom
computer are thoroughly reviewed to make sure the components perform as
expected or better before they are purchased, and ultimately installed in the
customers new computer. All custom systems are designed, built, tested,
packaged, and shipped with a great deal of pride from the builder. This
typically goes a long way towards the value of the final product you receive
for your money. The old saying you get what you pay for could not be more true.
Custom computers are built with you in mind and every little detail is taken
into consideration.
Performance & Reliability
Professional system builders will
generally test each individual computer more thoroughly. The individual
attention applied during the building of a custom computer can assure first
rate quality, and reliability not available from typical mass-produced, name
brand computers. High quality, custom built computers will typically perform
better when running newer applications; and especially when running hi-def
games that require a great deal of video processing power. You can be assured
that a custom built system can handle any application or game that you throw at
them.
Expandability
Custom computers will save you money
in the long run due to the expandability they provide. Name brand computers are
designed and sold; such that when technology advances you must live with the
old computer or buy a new one. When you own a custom computer you have the
option to upgrade only old hardware that needs it, while maintaining any
serviceable components; therefore, extending the service life of the computer
and all the hardware it uses.
Usability
Usability is important because you
know your computing routine and needs better than anyone. Custom built systems
can be catered to your exact specifications based on your individual computing
requirements. You get the savings you deserve by not buying hardware you really
do not need, and the performance you want because you helped design it
yourself. With a custom built computer system your productivity will increase,
and anything you do on the computer will be done with ease.
Serviceability
All electronic devices will
eventually fail, and yes that includes computer systems. When the time comes to
get repairs performed on your computer, you will find that using "off the
shelf" parts as opposed to "proprietary" components, like name
brand manufacturers use, means that custom computers can be repaired by just
about anyone. The warranty of some prebuilt, name brand computers require
repairs to be performed at a particular service location, and with specific
parts, which may mean repairs take much longer. The parts for some of these
name brands can even become obsolete after only a few years. This means you
would have to buy a new computer if you were unable to get the part to repair
it from the manufacturer. Custom computers can be repaired with "off the
shelf" parts from hundreds, if not thousands of different vendors. This
makes the parts less expensive and more readily available when your computer
needs repaired.
Jason Ballard is an IT professional
with over 15 years experience supporting corporate networks, servers, desktops,
laptop computers, and custom computers
[http://www.pcpalohio.com/products.html]. The author is a certified
professional with Microsoft and has other leading industry certifications such
as A+, Network +, Dell, and HP. Jason is also an entrepreneur and currently
operates a computer service from his home known as PC Pal.