Branded PC vs. Assembled PC which one is better?
July 2nd, 2009
This is the fact when user planned to purchase Desktop PC. User is totally confused that which is better option Assembled or Branded .Many companies and magazine gives there reviews on both of them but truth never come in front of user .
So, in this article you will aware that which one is better for you:-
Advantages of Assembled PC over Branded PC
- Costing of assembled pc is 30-40% lower than branded pc of same configuration.
- Warranty of assembled pc (3yrs.) is more than branded pc (1 yrs.)
- Selection of Hardware in assembled pc is according to your choice which is not possible in branded pc.
- Easy Repairable any one can easily repair the assembled pc .In assembled pc the whole product guide of Motherboard is provided by the manufacturing companies while branded pc is only repairable at service center.
- Repairing cost of assembled PC is much lower than branded pc.
- Hardware Upgradation of assembled pc is easy and cost effective than branded pc.
- Os installation in assembled pc is according to your choice (windows,Linux,Unix) but in branded pc they are pre installed.
Conclusion: assembled pc is better choice for advance user who are familiar with computer hardware but in case of branded pc which is only for those people who is not familiar with hardware and don’t want to upgrade it.
Good points were highlighted very well , I will just highlight the bad points .. hope you wont mind.
1)If you are buying an assembled PC then you nee dto know what the person who is assembling your PC is adding in.
2)Since each individual part comes from a different company, the warranty claim becomes a bit hassled unless you bought it from a adealer who has a good rapport with the main suppliers
3)There are very high chances of assembled PCs not working at their optimum levels
4)The dealer may also cheat you by bundling a pirated software and claiming it to be genuine
But….
Given all the pros and cons, assembled PCs still are my personal favourite choice and i strongly side by your opinion that assembled PCs are the best