05-05-2002, 05:19 PM
I like to build my own, too. When you build your own, you get the best upgradability. Plus, you know exactly what you are getting. For instance, at my office I have a new Dell machine. It's pretty fuckin' nice, but it only has one serial port, the AGP slot is actually AGP-Pro, and it only has 4 pci slots. Plus, the video card was supposed to be a good one, but it's shit. The damn thing doesn't even have a heatsink on it.
At home I have two machines which I built myself. Both have full expandability, multiple ports and no proprietary bios bullshit in them.
I say, if you have to buy a complete machine, go with Dell first, then Micron. They offer the best value/performance. If you want a balls out machine, Alienware appears to be pretty good, but are also hella-expensive.
At home I have two machines which I built myself. Both have full expandability, multiple ports and no proprietary bios bullshit in them.
I say, if you have to buy a complete machine, go with Dell first, then Micron. They offer the best value/performance. If you want a balls out machine, Alienware appears to be pretty good, but are also hella-expensive.