Should I build a Desktop PC from scratch or just buy a laptop for college?
September 7th, 2009 | 
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I built my own computer about a year ago. But it was just because my computer crashed and I needed a new one for cheap. I think i built a computer for like 400 bucks. And then bought a good video card later.
So should I use the 700 bucks I have now to build a good system? Because I’m sure for 700 bucks I can make something alot better than what you can get for a laptop for that price.
Also its good for college because I won’t have to take my xbox 360.
Plus I have a 22 inch monitor and it would be a waste to leave it home with my mom.
Here is the prices I have so far:
200 bucks for a processor
100 bucks for a motherboard
200 bucks for 2 gigs ram or more
200 more bucks for case, HDD, and DVD rom/rw
I don’t really need a video card, I will just take the 6800 PCI-E graphics card out of my current system, and put a cheap one in for my parents. They don’t need anything special. I’ll take the good stuff.
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Tags: 400 bucks, current system, gigs, good stuff, graphics card, hdd, laptop, mom, own computer, parents, video card, xbox, xbox 360
You must spend your money for the best brand.
As I know HP and Dell are the best in laptops for a long time and they are very reliable too. I trusted HP and I bought a HP laptop 2 years before, and still like the day I bought it. Didn’t even have to service it at least once up to now.
I recommend you to buy a HP (with experience) or Dell laptop.
On http://www.hp.com you can even customize your laptop. And also you can check the price.
I recommend building the desktop PC and buying your parts from TigerDirect.com because they are simply the BEST and CHEAPEST place to buy stuff from.
Get a laptop.You can take it anywhere and work on your work.On the bus anywhere.Yea you can get a laptop on ebay for 700.
I would say that since it’s for college you would want to get a laptop. Some classes let you take laptops to take notes on and things like that. Also with a laptop you don’t have to stay inside and use it. You can do your homework outside. I reccomend a Dell laptop with the three-year-warranty because then they will fix almost any problem for free for the next three years.
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