如果您想以最少的钱获得最高的性能，台式(Desktop)电脑仍然是最佳选择。笔记本电脑(Laptops)提供移动性，但在性能和可升级性方面有所妥协。
如果您在市场上购买台式计算机，那么您需要做出一个重大决定。您应该购买预构建的 PC 还是自己构建？这是一个艰难的选择，但是这十个考虑因素可以帮助您决定什么是适合您的。
1. 构建 PC：中等挑战(Moderate Challenge)
非技术人员可以构建自己的系统(build their own system)吗？答案是肯定的！现代(Modern)计算机组件相当万无一失。您需要做的就是在YouTube 上(YouTube)观看一些优秀的 PC 构建视频，然后您就会知道安全地组合在一起所需的一切。
更不用说如果您遇到困难，您可能至少有一位朋友可以帮助您。虽然我们不会假装从组件构建计算机就像将玩具块拼在一起一样简单，但任何可以使用Google并按照说明操作的人都可以轻松完成。
2. 购买预制件：零件未知
购买预制计算机的最大问题是您不知道系统中的哪些组件超出了标题技术。许多预建系统都在显眼地宣传CPU和GPU，但忽略了诸如RAM、主板或电源等组件是低端的无名垃圾。
利润是游戏的名称，大多数用户都不会考虑不那么性感的组件。如果您购买的是预装计算机，请务必查看是否可以确定所有组件的来源。请记住(Remember)，计算机仅与其中最弱的组件一样好。关注每个组件的质量是实现持久可靠计算的秘诀。
3. 构建 PC：节省一分钱
构建自己的 PC 几乎总是比购买具有相同组件和规格的预构建计算机便宜。这有几个原因，但主要原因是您要消除人工成本和预制机器的整体利润率。
当然，如果你自己的时间很值钱，你可能宁愿让别人来建造它。但就纯粹的费用而言，您可以在推出自己的 PC 时以更低的价格摆脱困境。不要(Don)忘记，您还可以购买特定组件的优惠。
4. 购买预建产品：全面保修(Holistic Warranty)
购买预制计算机的一个主要优势是您将获得涵盖整台计算机的一项保修。当您从单个组件购买和构建计算机时，每个部件都有自己的保修。如果出现问题，这不仅是一种管理上的痛苦，还意味着如果您的电源损坏了主板和CPU，这不在 PSU 的保修范围内。
虽然这并不常见，但可能会发生一个故障组件损坏另一个组件。在这些情况下，所有组件都包含在整体保修范围内，这是有帮助的。
5. 构建 PC：完全定制
当您自己构建 PC(build a PC)时，您可以选择每一个组件。即使是提供定制的预建系统也对您可以选择的组合和部件有限制。
这意味着您可以完全控制系统的性能、系统平衡和（也许是最重要的）系统的外观。您想要一个具有漂亮水冷回路和全色彩协调的超现代有机玻璃外壳吗？没问题！你想打造终极的Hello Kitty表演机器吗？我们不去评判，继续前进！
6. 购买预建：潜在的升级问题
虽然可升级性通常是台式电脑的一个关键优势，但当涉及到预建电脑时，您可能会在这方面面临令人惊讶的限制。如果预建计算机使用OEM（原始设备制造商）主板，则尤其如此。
这些主板可能没有长期更新支持或具有与现成型号一样多的物理扩展槽。因此，值得研究预建计算机的扩展选项，以确保您可以在需要时从中获得额外的生命。
7. 构建 PC：测量两次(Twice)，切割(Cut)一次
构建 PC 最困难的部分不是部件的实际组装。它首先选择要获得的部分。不仅所有部件都必须相互兼容，您还需要平衡预算并确保您获得的计算机具有满足您需求的正确规格。
幸运的是，有很棒的资源，例如PC Part Picker，您可以在其中验证您选择的所有部件是否可以一起工作。您还可以为每个预算找到很棒的建议构建。
8. 购买预建产品：即时满足
您无法否认预建计算机是一种付费即玩解决方案这一事实。一旦您的计算机到达，您所要做的就是将其插入并打开。
如果您不耐烦并且不愿意在一两天内花费几个小时来构建和设置 PC，那么预构建是一个很好的解决方案。但是，可能值得保持一点看法。构建 PC 的工作只是与您的计算机建立多年关系的一两天。
9. 构建 PC：超频潜力(Overclocking Potential)
如果您想从硬件中获得最大的性能，那么超频(overclocking)您的系统就是您的最佳选择。超频(Overclocking)正在成为一种更主流的做法，而且比以往任何时候都更容易。
如果您构建了一台新计算机，则可以对其进行优化以进行超频并获得更多收益。这可能相对便宜。选择具有更多超频选项的主板、具有解锁倍频的CPU和稍微更好的散热解决方案，相比成本略有增加，可以获得更多的性能提升。
一些专业制造商确实提供预超频系统，但考虑到额外成本，它们仅在产品堆栈的顶端才有意义。
10. 购买预建：英国媒体报道的噩梦(Bloatware Nightmares)
虽然预构建的计算机可能会节省您的时间和精力，以便您继续开展业务，但您可能永远无法完全清除它的过时软件(bloatware)。Bloatware是一堆垃圾软件，它们已准备好等待您的新计算机，占用空间和资源。
计算机(Computer)制造商通过让软件制造商使用其产品的演示版和试用版堵塞您的计算机来赚取一笔可观的钱，而摆脱这一切可能是一件完全的苦差事。花在处理英国媒体报道软件上的时间和精力最终可能与您构建自己的系统所花费的时间一样多。
您应该购买还是制造 PC？
这两种选择都没有根本性的错误，但购买电脑是一个相当大的财务决定。所以无论你走哪条路，做大量的功课，不要只买第一件看起来不错的东西。今天购买错误的计算机可能会导致昂贵和浪费的未来。
Should I Buy or Build a PC? 10 Things To Consider
Desktop computers are still the best choice if you want the most performance for the least money. Laptops offer mobility, but compromises when it comes to performance and upgradability.
If you’re in the market for a desktop computer, you have one major decision to make. Should you buy a prebuilt PC or build your own? It’s a tough choice, but these ten considerations can help you decide what’s right for you.
1. Building a PC: A Moderate Challenge
Can a non-technical person build their own system? The answer is a resounding yes! Modern computer components are fairly foolproof. All you need to do is watch a few good PC building videos on YouTube and you’ll know everything you need to put one together safely.
Not to mention that you probably have at least one friend who could help you if you should get stuck. While we won’t pretend that building a computer from components is as easy as snapping toy blocks together, it’s definitely easy enough that any person who can use Google and follow instructions can do it.
2. Buying Prebuilt: Parts Unknown
The biggest problem with buying a prebuilt computer is that you don’t know which components are in the system beyond the headline technology. Many pre-built systems advertise the CPU and GPU prominently, but neglect to mention that components such as the RAM, motherboard or power supply are cut-rate no-name junk.
Profit is the name of the game and most users don’t spare a thought for the less sexy components. If you buy a prebuilt computer, be sure to see if you can determine where all the components come from. Remember that a computer is only as good as the weakest component in it. Paying attention to the quality of every component is a recipe for long-lasting and reliable computing.
3. Building a PC: A Penny Saved
Building your own PC is almost always cheaper than buying a prebuilt computer with the same components and specifications. There are a few reasons for this, but the main reason is that you’re removing the cost of labor and the overall profit margin on the prebuilt machine.
Of course if your own time is worth a lot of money, you might rather have someone else build it instead. But in terms of pure expenses, you can get away with a lower price tag when rolling your own PC. Don’t forget that you can also shop for deals on specific components.
4. Buying Prebuilt: A Holistic Warranty
One major advantage to buying a prebuilt computer is that you’ll have one warranty covering the entire computer. When you buy and build a computer from individual components, each part has its own warranty. Not only is this an administrative pain if something goes wrong, it also means that if your power supply fries your motherboard and CPU, that’s not covered under the PSU’s warranty.
While it’s not a common occurrence, it can happen that one faulty component damages another. In those cases it helps that all the components are covered by a holistic warranty.
5. Building a PC: Complete Customization
When you build a PC yourself, you get to choose every single component. Even pre built systems that offer customization have limits to which combinations and parts you can choose from.
That means you have total control of the performance, system balance and (perhaps most importantly) the look of the system. Do you want a super-modern perspex case with beautiful water cooling loops and full color-coordination? No problem! Do you want to build the ultimate Hello Kitty performance machine? We’re not going to judge, go right ahead!
6. Buying Prebuilt: Potential Upgrade Problems
While upgradability is a key advantage of desktop PCs in general, you might face surprising limitations in this regard when it comes to prebuilt computers. This is especially true if the prebuilt computer makes use of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) motherboard.
These motherboards may not have long-term update support or have as many physical expansion slots as an off-the-shelf model. So it’s worth looking at the expansion options of a prebuilt computer, to make sure you can get a little extra life from it if needed.
7. Building a PC: Measure Twice, Cut Once
The hardest part of building a PC isn’t the actual assembly of the parts. It’s choosing which parts to get in the first place. Not only do all the parts have to be compatible with each other, you need to balance the budget and make sure you get a computer that has the right specifications for your needs.
Luckily there are fantastic resources such as PC Part Picker, where you can verify that all the parts you’ve chosen work together. You can also find great suggested builds for every budget.
8. Buying Prebuilt: Instant Gratification
You can’t argue with the fact that a prebuilt computer is a pay-and-play solution. Once your computer arrives all you have to do is plug it in and switch it on.
If you’re impatient and unwilling to commit a few hours over a day or two to building and setting up a PC, then a prebuilt is a great solution. However, it might be worth keeping a little perspective. The effort of building a PC is just a day or two out of a multi-year relationship with your computer.
9. Building a PC: Overclocking Potential
If you want to get the most performance out of your hardware, then overclocking your system is the way to go. Overclocking is becoming a much more mainstream practice and it’s easier than ever.
If you build a new computer, you can optimize it for overclocking and get much more bang for your buck. This can be relatively inexpensive. Choosing a motherboard with more overclocking options, a CPU with an unlocked multiplier and a slightly better cooling solution can reap more performance gains than the slight increase in cost.
Some specialist builders do offer pre-overclocked systems, but they only make sense at the top-end of the product stack given the additional cost.
10. Buying Prebuilt: Bloatware Nightmares
While a prebuilt computer might save you time and effort so that you can get on with business, you may never manage to completely purge it of bloatware. Bloatware is the heap of junk software that’s ready and waiting on your new computer, eating up space and resources.
Computer builders make a tidy sum of money by letting software makers clog your computer with demo and trial versions of their products and it can be an utter chore to get rid of it all. The time and effort spent on dealing with bloatware might even end up being as much time as you would have spent just building your own system.
Should You Buy or Build a PC?
There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with either choice here, but buying a computer is a pretty big financial decision. So whichever route you take, do plenty of homework and don’t just buy the first thing that looks good. Buying the wrong computer today can lead to an expensive and wasteful future.
