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Originally Posted by stuv  Honestly i think that it is a shame that you have been discouraged form working inside your computer, |
I didn't say that. I know how to do many things with computers. I know what's inside mine. I've done repairs on PC's from 386's up - I even repaired the screen on a laptop (something I hope never to have to do again!). It's part of my job.
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and if there is anything that i can do to regain your confidence i think that it would be worth it...
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...and what kind of guarantee do I get? I mean, if I go out and buy a certain PSU because you say its the best, and it fries my new motherboard, who's going to pay for the replacement? I can tell you one thing... it won't be the motherboard manufacturer or the PSU manufacturer! I'm pretty sure it won't be you either.
You built your own computer. Great. You're starting a company which tells me that not only do you have an interest, but also an aptitude for it. To blindly tell people they should build their own regardless of their background is ridiculous. If someone comes onto a forum and says "someone told me to build my own computer... what do I need?", something tells me they know a little bit less than you do about it.
Did you build your own car too? Lots of people do. If you went out to get a vacuum cleaner, would you go to the service centre, buy all the parts and put it together yourself? I bet you could save money if you did.
I know that building a computer is not rocket science. There are some clear advantages to doing it yourself. There are also some clear advantages to buying off the shelf. Do your research and all will be well.
I've not regretted the purchase of my current PC ever. It runs fast, quiet and is very stable. I put a lot of thought into the model that I bought. I did research and got a good deal. Could I have made it for less? Sure, but I wouldn't have the same peace of mind. I wouldn't have the same confidence in its stability. I'm a musician. I want to make music, not computers.