Custom Built Computers - The Glory of Customisation

By Dan Ashton

We all use our computers for different reason. Some for professional purposes, some of us have hobbies that we carry out online, many are serious gamers. Just a few reasons why the average PC may not be quite up to scratch. A custom built PC gives you the power to take control over how effective your computer is in carrying out what YOU need it to.

Whether you purchase a custom PC,or build your own, you have the opportunity to have something unique. You also have the chance to have a computer that, despite being tailored to your specifications, should actually cost you less in the long run than the ones you get from the big national stores. This is because you have the ability to upgrade various parts over time, whilst keeping the same core PC. There are an endless amount of people who would be better suited by a custom computer. Here's just a few:

The Gamer. New video games constantly push the limits of what PCs can handle. Buying a store-bought PC fast enough to run the newest games basically means having to buy the most powerful and expensive one available. Consequently, lots of hard-core video gamers have custom-built computers designed to run games at optimal efficiency (and often at a cheaper price tag).

The priorities for a gaming PC are speed and graphics. With the advent of online gaming, the last thing you want is to fall behind your online competitors because yoru PC can't keep up. With a computer that has been built specifically for this purpose, you have the ability to upgrade various parts (such as the graphics card) without having to purchase a new PC.

Every now and then you hear about the next music superstar who made their first tracks in their bedroom or garage. Now in order to do that they will have needed something different to your standard PC. Fast processing speeds are essential, as are high spec audio cards and a decent memory. If you want to make your own music or mix your own tracks, then you will need a very specific system custom made for these requirements.

Whether as a hobby or a profession, video editing can now be done from the comfort of your own home. With the advancement of digital technology both the camera's used for recording and the software used for editing, the results that you can achieve can rival what was only previously achievable with extremely high specification (and huge cost) systems. This still means that you need the correct memory and capability to run the software, but this is a lot more achievable and affordable than ever thought possible.

The more powerful the better is the guideline for video editing. Faster and more efficient computers render fancy effects and titles faster. For High Definition editing, then it is generally better to go for the most powerful processor available. For video editors, it's vital to ensure that a system has the capability to be upgraded, particularly if you are doing high-resolution work or 3D graphics production.

Just three reasons why a custom built computer is superior, even necessary for some. Something to think about if you're planning a new purchase. - 18099

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