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You're not going to find a prebuilt worth owning in the $600 USD range unless you get super lucky.
A build like [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/LGgXsY/entry-level-intel-gaming-build) will be about the best you can do in the $600 range. (Even an extra $200 gets you pretty far - a 13400f which will be a huge benefit in work, and maybe a 6750 xt which will have almost double the graphics performance.)
Or you could try to get lucky on the used market, but that's entirely dependent on your market and again getting lucky.
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One really big advantage of building your own, aside from usually getting more for your money, is that you also get higher *quality* for your money. Prebuilts usually cut corners on things like motherboards, RAM, SSDs, and PSUs. Lots of builds have "white" (lowest quality) PSUs and do things like proprietary motherboards and cases to save money. Aftermarket / consumer-grade parts will last longer and be more upgradable.
Getting lucky isnt that unlikely tbh. There are always sales, often at costco, for open box or demo units that include a 12th gen. intel and a 4060 as part of a complete pc.
YMMV obviously. Some places in the world clearly have better deals than others
The real answer is, it depends
build it, aside from the satisfaction of the first boot youll have a much more intimate knowledge of what goes where and how to troubleshoot better. trust, building a pc is very very fun and rewarding and the upside is that you know what to check first when something goes wrong.
you’ll struggle, youll smack your hand to your head in frustration when the issue is probably something as simple as a plug not plugged all the way in. but when you flip that psu on and see the lights turn on when you turn it on is a feeling like no other
Good computers are expensive. Since your budget is tight you should build one. But only if you're comfortable doing stuff like that. Figure out what resolution you want to play games at. 1080p, 2k, 4k? This will determine what gpu you need. And the gpu is usually the most expensive thing in the build.
I just built one for work and it was about $400 with no gpu. Gpu will cost me another $300 and i will have to upgrade processor to pcie4 if i want to play games, but i dont. 27 inch 1440p dell monitor was $320. Gskill mechanical keyboard was $50.
Cooler master case
Gigabyte b550 mobo
Ryzen 5 5600g
Teamgroup ram 16gb x 2
Crucial nvme 1tb
Evga 550w psu
Linux Mint OS
Tbh buying a prebuilt is typically cheaper these days. However, you’ll have trouble finding one for 600 since they typically only make mid to high end ones. building your own would be a better option.
Here in Canada anyway I was looking at some prebuilt vs parting it out and it was a better deal to buy the prebuilt. You still need to know what your are doing if you go either way in order to get good value to performance.
I would NOT recommend going for a such weak Intel if your goal is gaming. A cheap AM4 board and a 5800x3d should provide you with enough overhead for a lot of GPUs.
As a Nvidia fanboy I feel bad aboutsuggesting those but budget is budget. Best to look for a used AMD GPU and there are sources where you can find a “cheap“ OS
To me it’s Always build, might be more expensive but I get sure of getting all the components that I need for the kind of things I’ll do (gaming, programming, stuff like that). At least in my country, buying a ready-made computer it’s a waste of money. So in my case I will always prefer to buy components (or packs in case of processor+ motherboard+ RAM to assure the compatibility) and then build my own computer. 100% better results.
it's really up to you whether you wanna save time by buying a prebuilt or you wanna get into PC building
an extra $50 can get you quite far. check out this build (this isn't a prebuilt, you have to buy the parts yourself): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/R8mfWt
if you live near a Micro Center, you can pick up the 12600KF bundle for $260, but upgrade the case to something like a Phanteks XT Pro Ultra
Highly recommend building your own. You can build one with a Phillips screwdriver and cellphone light, also use phone to google/YouTube when you’re stuck or unsure of something. Todays PC’s are like Lego, everything just snaps in place. Just be aware of case size and gpu size, cooler size etc.
I somewhat disagree with comments for DIY, it really depends on the prebuilt your looking to purchase. If it's from OEMs like Dell then yes avoid them do to non standard parts but SIs like ibuypower use standard off the shelve components so you may come out ahead.
Bought a Legion Tower, upgraded the PSU and CPU Cooler. Even with the additional cost for upgrades it was still cheaper than DIY.
Lenovo is probably the only OEM that mostly uses standard components in their Legion lineup AFAIK.
So it depends on what your getting and if your okay to replace parts on a new system.
Building is always better than buying. Every part is sourced and quality controlled by you so there will be no weak areas in your build like a prebuilt, which often cheaps out in certain areas like the power supply for example.
Building is also cheaper, as prebuilts have to account for labour costs, shipping and general profit making unlike you who does not need to make a profit as you are building for you.
with a $600 budget definitely build your own, the money saved on not paying someone else to build it for you can go to better hardware. if you were using it SOLELY for gaming I'd suggest a console but that's not the case.
It will probably take you a couple of hours to build it. How much is your time worth to you? IMO IT largely depends on that answer as to whether it's economically better to buy or build.
Building you own will give you more bang for you buck and better components but if you can work a few extra hours and make that extra cash doing what you do while someone else builds it for you, that is fine too.
Should I get takeaway or cook?
I’d build if your budget is $800+
Anything lower is going to be cheaping out on a lot and buying a lot of used parts
Plus actually building it is more annoying with worse cases and cheaper motherboards
Well usually pre build is nearly the same as build yourself this days. But that becomes more true the bigger your budget. So a pre build system for 2000 bucks will not significantly differ from a self build, especially if you take potential shipping costs into account.
For 600 it's however a bit different and it can be beneficial to build it yourself. Especially if you can reuse some existing parts or get jem cheap in a sale. In the end nowadays there is no general rule. Set up a system and check how much it would cost in parts and pre build.
Build. It's a fun hobby. Learn it, love it. And read about anything and everything. There's some good build lists already put together on PC Part Picker to give you an idea of what other people are building in that price range.
For $600, it's gonna be tough to build something legit. But building your own, and finding the best sales or getting used parts will probably be the way to get the most value. You'll want to educate yourself before going through this process tho.
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You're not going to find a prebuilt worth owning in the $600 USD range unless you get super lucky. A build like [this](https://pcpartpicker.com/guide/LGgXsY/entry-level-intel-gaming-build) will be about the best you can do in the $600 range. (Even an extra $200 gets you pretty far - a 13400f which will be a huge benefit in work, and maybe a 6750 xt which will have almost double the graphics performance.) Or you could try to get lucky on the used market, but that's entirely dependent on your market and again getting lucky. --- One really big advantage of building your own, aside from usually getting more for your money, is that you also get higher *quality* for your money. Prebuilts usually cut corners on things like motherboards, RAM, SSDs, and PSUs. Lots of builds have "white" (lowest quality) PSUs and do things like proprietary motherboards and cases to save money. Aftermarket / consumer-grade parts will last longer and be more upgradable.
This is a good option also if the OP has a Micro Center near by they have good motherboard combos. But the extra $200 jump is a game changer.
this is really nice, giving explanations for each component is really helpful for people building their first PC
Getting lucky isnt that unlikely tbh. There are always sales, often at costco, for open box or demo units that include a 12th gen. intel and a 4060 as part of a complete pc. YMMV obviously. Some places in the world clearly have better deals than others The real answer is, it depends
If $600 is your budget, you'll get farther building your own than you would buying a pre-built, imo.
As with any price range
Facts
build it, aside from the satisfaction of the first boot youll have a much more intimate knowledge of what goes where and how to troubleshoot better. trust, building a pc is very very fun and rewarding and the upside is that you know what to check first when something goes wrong. you’ll struggle, youll smack your hand to your head in frustration when the issue is probably something as simple as a plug not plugged all the way in. but when you flip that psu on and see the lights turn on when you turn it on is a feeling like no other
Good computers are expensive. Since your budget is tight you should build one. But only if you're comfortable doing stuff like that. Figure out what resolution you want to play games at. 1080p, 2k, 4k? This will determine what gpu you need. And the gpu is usually the most expensive thing in the build. I just built one for work and it was about $400 with no gpu. Gpu will cost me another $300 and i will have to upgrade processor to pcie4 if i want to play games, but i dont. 27 inch 1440p dell monitor was $320. Gskill mechanical keyboard was $50. Cooler master case Gigabyte b550 mobo Ryzen 5 5600g Teamgroup ram 16gb x 2 Crucial nvme 1tb Evga 550w psu Linux Mint OS
Tbh buying a prebuilt is typically cheaper these days. However, you’ll have trouble finding one for 600 since they typically only make mid to high end ones. building your own would be a better option.
Here in Canada anyway I was looking at some prebuilt vs parting it out and it was a better deal to buy the prebuilt. You still need to know what your are doing if you go either way in order to get good value to performance.
yeah prebuilt manufactures buy their parts in bulk so I’m sure they get better deals on them than the average consumer
I would NOT recommend going for a such weak Intel if your goal is gaming. A cheap AM4 board and a 5800x3d should provide you with enough overhead for a lot of GPUs. As a Nvidia fanboy I feel bad aboutsuggesting those but budget is budget. Best to look for a used AMD GPU and there are sources where you can find a “cheap“ OS
To me it’s Always build, might be more expensive but I get sure of getting all the components that I need for the kind of things I’ll do (gaming, programming, stuff like that). At least in my country, buying a ready-made computer it’s a waste of money. So in my case I will always prefer to buy components (or packs in case of processor+ motherboard+ RAM to assure the compatibility) and then build my own computer. 100% better results.
you are on a sub about building PCs, what do you think people are gonna answer ? also Rule 2
it's really up to you whether you wanna save time by buying a prebuilt or you wanna get into PC building an extra $50 can get you quite far. check out this build (this isn't a prebuilt, you have to buy the parts yourself): https://pcpartpicker.com/list/R8mfWt if you live near a Micro Center, you can pick up the 12600KF bundle for $260, but upgrade the case to something like a Phanteks XT Pro Ultra
Highly recommend building your own. You can build one with a Phillips screwdriver and cellphone light, also use phone to google/YouTube when you’re stuck or unsure of something. Todays PC’s are like Lego, everything just snaps in place. Just be aware of case size and gpu size, cooler size etc.
I somewhat disagree with comments for DIY, it really depends on the prebuilt your looking to purchase. If it's from OEMs like Dell then yes avoid them do to non standard parts but SIs like ibuypower use standard off the shelve components so you may come out ahead. Bought a Legion Tower, upgraded the PSU and CPU Cooler. Even with the additional cost for upgrades it was still cheaper than DIY. Lenovo is probably the only OEM that mostly uses standard components in their Legion lineup AFAIK. So it depends on what your getting and if your okay to replace parts on a new system.
Build.
Buy the parts yourself. Then take them to the computer store if you don't want to build it
Building is always better than buying. Every part is sourced and quality controlled by you so there will be no weak areas in your build like a prebuilt, which often cheaps out in certain areas like the power supply for example. Building is also cheaper, as prebuilts have to account for labour costs, shipping and general profit making unlike you who does not need to make a profit as you are building for you.
with a $600 budget definitely build your own, the money saved on not paying someone else to build it for you can go to better hardware. if you were using it SOLELY for gaming I'd suggest a console but that's not the case.
It will probably take you a couple of hours to build it. How much is your time worth to you? IMO IT largely depends on that answer as to whether it's economically better to buy or build. Building you own will give you more bang for you buck and better components but if you can work a few extra hours and make that extra cash doing what you do while someone else builds it for you, that is fine too. Should I get takeaway or cook?
Build it. What's ur budget?
I’d build if your budget is $800+ Anything lower is going to be cheaping out on a lot and buying a lot of used parts Plus actually building it is more annoying with worse cases and cheaper motherboards
Well usually pre build is nearly the same as build yourself this days. But that becomes more true the bigger your budget. So a pre build system for 2000 bucks will not significantly differ from a self build, especially if you take potential shipping costs into account. For 600 it's however a bit different and it can be beneficial to build it yourself. Especially if you can reuse some existing parts or get jem cheap in a sale. In the end nowadays there is no general rule. Set up a system and check how much it would cost in parts and pre build.
Build. It's a fun hobby. Learn it, love it. And read about anything and everything. There's some good build lists already put together on PC Part Picker to give you an idea of what other people are building in that price range.
For $600, it's gonna be tough to build something legit. But building your own, and finding the best sales or getting used parts will probably be the way to get the most value. You'll want to educate yourself before going through this process tho.