Which one is the better route?

Due to the pandemic, buying a PC is becoming more of a necessity rather than it being leisure since a lot of people are left with no choice but to work at home, and study online. Along with that, games are getting better and better in terms of graphics. This means PCs are getting even more popular as time goes by.

There are two ways of getting a PC though. Either getting it as a pre-built or buying each component yourself. But which of the two is better? Let's talk about the advantages and disadvantages of those two.

Buying a Pre-built PC

Easy

Buying a pre-built PC is easy. Go to a store, be it physical or digital, choose a PC of your liking, then buy. Really easy right? But there's a downside to it too. Pre-built PCs normally are built for general or casual use. They're intended for people that want to game and do casual stuff on the side like schoolwork or the other way around(more focused on work or school stuff and casual gaming on the side). This means you are not getting the best out of the money you've spent on it for its intended purpose. This is where the second way of buying a PC shines through.

Buying a Custom-built PC

Getting the "bang-for-the-buck"

Buying a custom-built PC may not be as easy as buying it pre-built but it has its own perks. You have to choose the PC's component yourself, you also have to make sure they are compatible with each other. This means you need to have knowledge about the parts, but this also means you can build the pc focusing on its intended purpose, whatever it may be on your side. Want it to be focused on gaming? You can build it the way. Want it to be focused on work like programming? You can also build it that way! The component of your PC is all up to you as long as they are compatible with each other.

Conclusion

So in conclusion, buying a custom-built PC may save you a lot of money if you are only buying the components that are intended for the purpose of the computer. But that would mean you need to have knowledge about PC parts. If you don't there is no shame in buying a pre-built PC, they are built for general use so you can use it for gaming and work stuff. If you don't have enough knowledge about PC parts but still want to buy a custom-built one, don't worry, there are a lot of videos and articles online explaining the parts, there are stuff ranging from very beginner-friendly to very detailed, you can learn them all online. It all just comes down to the time, effort, and, of course, the money you are willing to spend on buying a PC.

I hope this helps you decide which way you want to buy your PC.

Remember to always keep your cool! Cheers!