I used to build my own PCs, but the last few were ordered as custom configured systems direct from the manufacturer. I considered building my last PC, but when I was putting my shopping list together, it would have cost me considerably more than what I paid for an identical system, even using many of the same components.
I know that's not the end of it though. In the course of the next 3-4 years that I keep this PC, I'm probably going to be adding and/or swapping memory, disks, video, etc. My tinkering and upgrading never cease.
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-John
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