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BrianG · 11.09.2010, 12:16 PM

I can agree with that. I got a gateway a long time ago, and as soon as I upgraded the CPU to one a little faster (and more power hungry), the PSU went south. So, it is obvious they do use the minimum hardware that will work, but is stressed and therefore doesn't last as long.

Which is why I really really don't want to get an HP, Dell, etc when I get a new PC. I can get a decent discount (work for the state), but it doesn't much matter if it's a piece of crap.

Building your own box with aftermarket parts is preferable, but 1) you have to make sure everything is compatible (not as much of an issue these days) and 2) you have to buy the OS seperately (this is included in the price of pre-built units). ibuypower.com seems to have quite a good selection of aftermarket level hardware, and they assemble it for you and load the OS (the OS costs extra).

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	11.09.2010, 12:16 PM I can agree with that. I got a gateway a long time ago, and as soon as I upgraded the CPU to one a little faster (and more power hungry), the PSU went south. So, it is obvious they do use the minimum hardware that will work, but is stressed and therefore doesn't last as long. Which is why I really really don't want to get an HP, Dell, etc when I get a new PC. I can get a decent discount (work for the state), but it doesn't much matter if it's a piece of crap. Building your own box with aftermarket parts is preferable, but 1) you have to make sure everything is compatible (not as much of an issue these days) and 2) you have to buy the OS seperately (this is included in the price of pre-built units). ibuypower.com seems to have quite a good selection of aftermarket level hardware, and they assemble it for you and load the OS (the OS costs extra).