Computer Build Resource Thread - Page 332

On June 12 2011 02:14 skyR wrote:


Asrock is owned by ASUS fyi... -_-

On June 12 2011 04:01 Snuggles wrote:
You know what... after browsing through countless threads and reading different posts about throwing together parts in order to make the best computer possible with a given budget I find myself very very irritated at the fact that if I were to buy a brand name computer from a store all the computer enthusiasts in world point and laugh (and possibly throw stones) at my decision...

I mean c'mon is buying a pre-built computer from a store that horrific? I mean its quite clear to me now of the money that I can save by building a computer myself, but from what I've gathered from people's posts I'm getting the message that it's financial suicide to buy ANY computer from the store.

Throw aside the "it's your money, do whatever the hell you want with it" reply. Although I'm definitely technologically enlightened by taking time to thoroughly read through this forum (you guys are awesome), I'm still unclear about the underlying attitude of computer enthusiasts toward people who have money yet are not as dedicated to produce a respectable rig with their given budget.

Or to be more blunt, are you guys elitist or just giving people some of the good 'ol tough love?

On June 12 2011 04:05 JingleHell wrote:


Here's a better question. If you ask for advice, and don't like the advice you get, it's your decision whether to follow it or not.

But if you ask for advice and get good advice, why would you complain? Pre-built computers are shit for gaming. End of story.

Building a PC is easy, buying a pre-built is a waste of money, and anyone who wants the best for their money doesn't want a pre-built. They come here asking for the best for their money, and that's what they get.

It isn't elitism, elitism would be mocking them for not knowing better, we enlighten them.

On June 12 2011 04:46 Snuggles wrote:
Yeah, thinking it through it just depends on each person's temperament rather than just isolating it to the computer enthusiast community.

I ignored the fact that I have a few car enthusiastic friends who have a wide variety of reactions. Some of them will really lash out and come after you, some will just shake their heads, some will kindly guide you in the right direction... yeah

I feel really silly just pinning to computer people. But still asking is better than being the ignorant fool...

On June 12 2011 05:16 Myrmidon wrote:
Well, you can't be an expert at everything, or optimize all of your life. If you've got the money, there's no shame in taking the easy option. Some people use software that costs several times what high-end workstation computers do (the ones with like dual Xeons and ECC RAM). The cost of a computer is really not that high in the grand scheme of things. Anybody remember when the typical home PCs were like $4000? Also, time = money and all. But there are still better options (e.g. Puget, Apple, as Womwomwom mentioned) even if you have the cash.

However, if you already bothered asking here, that means that you're probably looking for a better deal.

On a side note, I've got to say that audiophiles are among the more insane groups, particularly since many don't believe in science, engineering, blind testing, or measurements. This is coming from someone with "audiophile-grade" headphones.