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Originally Posted by CrazyPhuD
So it used to be the case that it was always cheaper to build your system than it was to buy it. However probably 5-7 years ago that rule inverted in that it was generally more expensive to build your own system than it was to buy it. The reason you build them now is because, you like it, your want a really custom system, or you want to reuse some parts(which may make building cheaper).
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Right, but is it cheaper when you consider bang for your buck, system longevity, and system performance?
I work in supply chain, I think about this kind of lifecycle costs stuff for a living.