Branded or Assembled?

[kisorgovinda]

If I buy a new computer which should I opt - Branded or Assembled? Are Branded computers cheaper? If so, how they are providing it cheap?

[QwertyManiac]

Branded ones have a support advantage apart from OEM software in it. I'd go for an assembled one since I've learnt to take care of my system by now. ANd an assembled one is generally much cheaper and better in performance than a branded one.

[tuxfan]

If its a desktop, assembled for sure! You can customise it to your needs/budget, its cheaper, maintenance is easier if you do things on your own like some of us

[shashank4u]

assemble it ,
u will learn something about computer parts .
but triple check about the prices and model no . of
parts u wanted as there is a lot of hera pheri.

[PCWORM]

If know little basics about computers and its components such as a processor
motherboard, etc or even if you read every page of DIGIT, then you should
go for an assembled pc....
and yes, assembled PC's are cheaper...

[drsethi]

assembled because
you can get custom parts like CRT/LCD monitor Intel/AMD Amount of Ram 512/1GB
Branded generally are poor in RAM/Monitor/Motherboard
Option of OS

[Pathik]

ASSEMBLED neday........

[Vishal Gupta]

One more vote for Assembled!
In assembled PC, u can get the things u want.

[prashanthnbhat]

Originally Posted by pathiks

ASSEMBLED neday........

well yes. assembled anyday. if you know your city(like SP road in bangalore), you can even assemble a pc yourself at a fraction of the cost of the branded one. but better be well informed before you make your choice of components because incompatibility is a big problem

[tuxfan]

Poll added

[Sykora]

I'm for assembling as well. It's a great learning experience each time.

[led_shankar]

Yaar, Can someone who has assembled before tell me whether you physically set up the stuff yourself, and if that is difficult/dangerous?

[Sykora]

I set my own Computer up ie bought the parts and put it together. If you're stupid, it is dangerous. Not if you RTFM

[satyamy]

I like Assembled....

[kisorgovinda]

Shall I have to get any hardware training to assemble a computer of my own? Or, wherefrom I would know how to assemble it?

[Vishal Gupta]

These links will help U:

http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/buildpc/
http://www.mysuperpc.com/pc_assembly...ter_case.shtml
http://www.clicksbucks.com/howtobuildpc.html
http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwe....aspx?id=17711

[shashank4u]

computer assembling is so easy go on googling for tutorials with pictures.
they are so easy that nothing fits wrong,
the sockets in computer parts are one way only u cant fit them in
wrong way.only thing to learn is jumper setting of harddisk and dvdrom.

[mehulved]

Assembled will be the way to go, if you know about computers and what to buy otherwise there are chances of getting wrong config. That's what happened to me. I got some unneeded accessories. And those which I needed were underpowered.

[eagle_y2j]

Assembeled bole to puri Aazadi!

[QwertyManiac]

Originally Posted by Vishal Gupta

These links will help U:

http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/buildpc/
http://www.mysuperpc.com/pc_assembly...ter_case.shtml
http://www.clicksbucks.com/howtobuildpc.html
http://www.his.se/templates/vanligwe....aspx?id=17711

Teeehehe and if something goes wrong, try this.
http://tinyurl.com/hdvmg

[shivkumar]

kisorgovinda, go for assembeled pc any day. you will learn sth abt h/w as well. if u need help ask some of ur geek frnds or post a req. for help here

[kisorgovinda]

@Vishal Gupta Thank u for those useful links.
@QwertyManiac Thank u for ur useless link hehe

[s18000rpm]

If you are new to PC's , know nothing/less about H/W, etc... then go for a branded PC like HP, Dell...

Coz buying a branded PC has a lot of advantage,first the QUALITY, & if you have any problems with your PC H/W or S/W (O.S), the Manufacturer (e.g. HP) will sort it out for you.
The only disadvantage is that you pay a lot for what you get, but again you get a lifetime service support(charged after warranty).

Otherwise Go for the Assembled one.

[Zeeshan Quireshi]

well if u want the best deal and bang for your buck , assemble one mate .

[satyamy]

Do anyone suggest which Branded PC should i buy
& what is the lowest cost of PC in Branded (no matter wht the config is)

[s18000rpm]

HP is the best bet when going for Branded PC's.

It may be costlier than other branded PC's, but HP has its Advantage, its Vast Service Back-Up.
To get the best deal, you'll have to check the Different OFFERS/Packages the dealer will give you. For this check out various HP outlets.
it's b'coz some dealers give less/no package.
i got my HP from local dealer who gave the following package-- HP Pavilion+ HP All in One Printer+ LogiTech WebCam+ UPS+ HP Speakers & Sub Woofer. I got this last year for 40K.


Go here & check prices for the model you are interested in http://h50188.www5.hp.com/store/default.asp?

& on the left side select "PRODUCTS" & under "Desktops" select "Consumer's PC", & then if you want a PC based on XP Home edition go for "a-series", for Media Centre PC's select "m-series" & cheapest HP PC's go for "Compaq Presario"

[hailgautam]

Desktops are best on assembling, they are cheaper and alos much more flexible. Well as for laptops we do not have much choice in India.... do we?

[ashisharya]

assembled will b cheaper
branded provides u warranty and all time support...