lino

hello guys just curious on your preferences...when buying computers which do you prefer? a surplus or a brand new one? or maybe try buying a chop2 one?

bammer

Hi lino, welcome to the community...enjoy your venture here...

ella

hi..i think i like the brand new one and i like IBM for a brand on computers

susies

my first computer was given to me by a friend, and it dated 6 years ago and its IBM(brand) i had it updated and still slow..and just recently i bought a new computer a dual core..but its assembled ..the parts ..then cpu and the monitor ,etc..it turned out to be cheaper compare to brand new ones..

rina

in my case i think either of the two options..which depending also on my budget..

kotosof

For me anything is good as long as it has a warranty.

bammer

For me actually it depends on what are your needs...in both sides whether it is brand new or surplus, i look at its specs and i ask for its warranty...if you are buying surplus...try to look its parts might be for face-out! instead of saving might cost you a lot!

Mongo

Usually when I buy computers, I buy the parts and put them together at my house because it save a LOT of money. For reasons unknown I have always went with Intel for processors and ATI for graphics cards. It's just what I have always done really, and since I can't really complain about bad quality, it will continue to be like this.

homebrewer

Nothing is better than building your own rig. It can really be satisfying that you bought the stuff each piece and you only buy and install the things you need.

shiela

if you are a conscious consumer and have limited budget..i guess buying on a chop2 basis is ok since you can choose according to its prizes..but if you are talented enough and knows how to assemble it much better than buying a brand new ones