Hardware tips -> Branded PCs Vs Assembled PCs - Pros and Cons - A comparison

The price of the computers are going down making it possible for medium income households to buy computers. Many want to buy a computer that fits into their budget at the same time very powerful.

It is always a common dilemma while buying a computer. Whether to buy a branded computer or to buy an assembled computer. There are many pros and cons of branded pcs and assembled pcs. Here let us list the pros and cons of these two types of computers.

Pros and Cons of Branded PCs

The mere name of the brand is a reason to be proud. These branded PCs are usually the result of many years of research and they usually come in many different models to suit different needs of different people. You can buy any of them very confidently.

These companies design their computers from their experience and feedback from their dealers and customers. Therefore you can safely choose any branded pc without fear.

The different hardware components in these branded PCs work together very well. Each part is tested. Therefore on hardware device will not damage the other. All of them function well together.

The software installed in these branded computers work well with these hardware. Hence there is no problem caused by these software to the hardware or by these hardware to the software.

The Operating System and applications that comes with the branded PCs are licenced software. These software is installed only after getting required permission and licence from the respective software companies. You will get the certificates of these 'Preloaded software'. Therefore you will not have licence problems.

Usually the branded PCs do not Hang or Crash unexpectedly. Even if it happens rarely, the support engineers will help you to fix the computer.

Generally, the branded PCs give 1 year on site warranty. You can usually opt for more years of warrant for an additional price.

Pros and Cons of Assembled Computers

Compared to branded PCs the assembled PCs are very cheap. The price may be 30% cheaper than the assembled pcs price.

You may get many free software and applications but not necessarily licenced software. So you should be careful not to use pirated software.

The company that assembles your computer is usually small and therefore they will bend to your needs and satisfy your requirements.

Individual hardware devices can be selected as per your wish. For example you can choose any brand of hard disk and any size. As well as any brand of CPU and any speed based on your requirement.

It is very easy to upgrade an assembled computer. You can buy RAM or any other card like TV tuner as and when you need and add it to your computer.

You will get warranty for individual parts as specified by the manufacturer of each device. For example the hard disk warranty is usually 3 years.

So carefully weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of assembled computers and branded computers and then make a good decision.