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This. I bought an expensive machine from Boxx. I could have built it myself. But I didn't for three reasons: 1) I have other work to do. Spending a day tinker
by Fomite 8y ago
This. I bought an expensive machine from Boxx.
I could have built it myself. But I didn't for three reasons:
1) I have other work to do. Spending a day tinkering with components instead of writing papers, getting grants, or working on code is not a good use of my time.
2) Ordering a machine is easier in terms of working through university purchasing than ordering parts.
3) If something's broken, I can call someone.
All of these have value.
- P_I_Staker 8y agoI'd add to this point, that it's just not interesting to me anymore. I'd get some joy from the act of shopping, and a little from the anticipation of putting things together. Overall, it'd be kinda like doing the dishes though. Ultimately, it'd come down to the cost. If I could save $200-500, forget about it; less and I'd have no problem paying for something high quality.
- Fomite 8y agoAlso that. I've built enough computers in my lifetime. Planning what I want, and the cool things that I'll do with it? Sure. Clearing a day of meetings and writing so I can deal with cable management? Meh.
- dogma1138 8y agoIn most cases today you won’t even save money if you want to build a one to one clone, sure you can build a comparable machine to the Mac Pro for cheaper but an identical one would actually cost you more.