Reply #13: Other than aesthetics... [View All]

[RUSTY SHACKLEFORD]

what is the difference between, say, an HP and a comparable machine from another manufacturer? I never have figured that out. I mean, I understand the dif between PCs and Apples, but if a box has same drive capacity, ram, clock speed, processor, warranty, etc. What is in a name?


And I don't think the actual process of building the machine is what would consume time. Researching hardware, reading and educating yourself, and finding the best deals/procuring all the discreet components would take days, if not weeks or months, unless you really know what you're doing.


One more question. I just bought a Dell 3.1GHz 80Gig 512Meg, etc. etc. for like $1100. How much could I have really saved by building myself?