Im just starting to get into mixing music and serious video editing and realized... man my computer sucks.. the question i got is, would i be better off buying parts and building the computer or buying one from a store?
Personally, I would just buy one from a store. I don't know crap about building computers but I would definitely want some type of warranty or service plan when buying computers.
I built our home computer about 4 or 5 years ago and it was really tough to save any money. I had to shop VERY carefully and wait for the right parts to hit the right prices. In then end, I probably saved less than $100. I've built computers several times in the past and I've never bought a pre-made computer... but the next computer I buy will probably be pre-built. The savings just aren't there any more.
If you're after a cheap PC, buy one from a store.... If you want high performance for less money, you can do better putting it together yourself. pricewatch
generally if you are putting a high end pc together you will save money building yourself (talking about 2-3 grand here) or if you just want something custom built to a specifc need. but if you just want a good computer and assuming you do your mixing as a hobby rather than a profession than you are better off getting a HP/DELL/GATEWAY prebuilt computer. They build so many that their prices are usually a lot cheaper. The one problem is how upgradable the pcs could be. I remember a few HPs 2 years ago had no VGA slot to add in a graphics card it was just onboard and had only 2 RAM slots. if you have a friend who knows enough about computers taken him/her with you to the store and if you see something you like on the floor ask the sales rep if you could take a look inside at the motherboard and see what features the board has.
For Video Editing - go Mac. Just trust me on this one. There is an Apple store in the Galleria, Baybrrok and Memorial City Malls. Students and some major corps get discounts for their employees.
wow, i could come up with an awesome parts list for you. do you need a new monitor, keyboard or speaker system? yoyo: you're the one with a job, get back to work! haha
i have my tv set up as my monitor, and i got a good enough speaker system and keyboard. just need the actual computer. if u could send me a list of parts thatd be great.
one of the benefits of IT...I'm the the internet police: as lisa said: If you're the police who's going to police the police? i spend a good portion of my day on this site during the offseason...no idea what i'll do once real games actual start
