New Gaming Rig

[Jarka]

I'm just going to straightup say that I really can't see anything, anywhere, that leads me to think pre-made computers have become anywhere as good bang-for-your-buck as building your own, except in really low-end rigs (and even then, not often). That doesn't even include the other benefits of self-built machines.

So yeah, just build it. Putting stuff together these days is super easy compared to when I was putting my first one together as a kid, and you know there's tons of people you can ask if you really get stuck on something anyway.

EDIT: Also, totally with Waff on Corsair cases. They are extremely good pieces of tech. I personally use a Thermaltake Level 10 GT, but that's because I wanted a water-cooling friendly case, I adore the look of it, and I just felt like it.

I was saying that, of any premade brand, Asus tends to be the best value, not that it costs less than building it yourself. Seeing as HP and Dell have better name recognition for premades, it's easy to get crowded out by their lower end products. Having specific brands to search for just means easier research. Also, some people might see something close in specs and think it's worth the extra cash to not have to sweat piecing it together. I believe in making as informed a decision as possible before making a significant purchase; it lessens buyer's remorse substantially.

That being said, anybody looking to buy a gaming laptop should look at Asus's offerings.