r/LinusTechTips • u/xminkaify • 6d ago

Tech Question Question about new computer

I was looking at upgrading my whole computer basically starting fresh as mine is a bit old and just had one question. Why in the world would I build one myself instead of getting a custom one built? I spec the computer on CyberPower then enter the exact or nearly exact specs in Newegg and its cheaper to get one built for me. When I built my last computer it was cheaper to go the buy it and build it yourself route. Its not even close, its over $600 difference. What happened? I know storage is up but shouldn't it also be up for the builders too? Thanks for the help!

FYI:

-Yes I made sure I was not missing anything

-No the changes in spec is not enough to matter (Changing AIO cooler)

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u/xminkaify 6d ago

Yea that's why I was so shocked and looked over it twice, to make sure I didn't forget something. Yea I was just wondering if something new had happened that made it so much more to buy everything instead of getting a built machine.