I've lost track of how many PC's I have built. I used to go to the computer show in the state capital here just so I could buy parts that weren't on the market yet. Now though you can get one from Cyberpower and other companies cheaper than actually building it yourself. I actually calculated this to make sure. I may be wrong if you shop NewEgg or TigerDirect. I surely hope I am, because even if it's not cheaper I will still build one rather than buy one premade. It's a learning experience every time, because of changing technologies, and you get the satisfaction of telling your friends you built it yourself!