Many times we think our computer is damaged when the repair is simple enough and we can do it ourselves. For example, if the computer does not have power most likely is the power supply unit that can cost around 20€ and the desktop is as good as new. Any similar repairs you might have done?
Apart from changing the PSU I learned how to replace the RAM units, how to remove and clean my graphics card, how to remove the processor and change the thermal paste (once a year) and how to generally clean the insides of my computer. All these are not hard to do and can save some cash by not paying for specialists. I quite like troubleshooting my PC when something stops working. Having plenty of spare hardware laying around helps a lot tho'.
I've not yet repaired my own desktop, but this is why it's good to build your own PC. By choosing, handling and assembling each component you know exactly what everything does and can hence easily replace it if necessary. Not to mention the fact that it makes getting or upgrading your computer way cheaper
Absolutely right. Building and handling your computer components is a rewarding process that's not all that challenging. I would recommend everyone build their own PC if they're comfortable plugging things in. There are great guides and youtube videos you can get to fix anything from a power supply to a laptop screen, and it's all very straightforward now! If you're building your own PC to save some cash and get a better performing box than a prebuilt, head on over to reddit/r/buildapc and get some advice and deals!
If you build your own computer you would be more likely to know which part it is that is causing a problem when it goes bang sometime in the future. Also, replacing a power supply is a relatively simple job that most people can do at home as there are no risks involved as long as you unplug your PC from the mains and the parts won't fit unless its the right connector. However, I don't recommend buying one of those cheap power supplies as they can take out your whole PC when the fail, and some might even set themselves on fire, so personally PSU's are not something I skimp out on.
Very important, thanks for pointing that out. Not only taking out your hardware when they fail, some are often misrated, and if you get a power supply that's not consistently putting out enough watts, your components will suffer and live much shorter lives in your computer. You'll notice the difference a good power supply makes! Do it yourself, but don't buy junk.
I am not as advanced as to building my own computer, but if we think of it it's not as complex as we can think. There are a few components, but I believe that in one hour or less with someone experienced we would learn how to do it and could cut a lot on our computer expenses. The problem with be finding someone willing, but we can also find info about it online.
