As you finalize your holiday shopping list, you may wonder what to get for someone who enjoys gaming or needs a powerful workstation. While there are countless options for prebuilt systems, consider gifting them a custom-built computer. Here are five reasons why it’s a great choice.

5 Reasons to Gift a Purpose- or Custom-Built Computer

1. Unlimited Customization

A custom build allows its user to get exactly what they need and want in a system because of the numerous customization options available. They can quickly tweak a build to perform accordingly. For instance, if they need a rig that can handle moderately intense gaming but is powerful enough for video editing, it’s possible with a purpose-built PC.

2. High-Quality Parts

With a custom-built computer, they can choose which components to use. Prebuilt rigs usually come with cheap, underperforming parts, so manufacturers can maximize their profit. Instead, they can pick and mix high-quality components to create a more powerful, highly reliable system. For example, a PC customized with a top-of-the-line graphics card produces better image quality than prebuilt rigs and gaming consoles.  

3. No Unnecessary Software

Most retail-bought PCs come pre-installed with bloatware or third-party applications included by the manufacturer. While not dangerous to the computer, they slow it down by taking up precious space on the hard drive. But with a purpose-built rig, the user can install only the necessary software to save on memory and maintain performance.

4. Great Value for Money

A purpose-built PC is more cost-efficient than its prebuilt counterparts—you don’t have to spend extra when you can tailor the build based on the budget and needs. Moreover, you can build a solid performer with quality parts for a fraction of the price of prebuilt ones. 

Also, if the user decides to upgrade their PC’s performance, they can easily do so by swapping out or adding components—there’s no need to buy a new system.

5. Available Support

When a prebuilt or retail-bought system breaks down, the user has to contact the manufacturer’s technical support for troubleshooting. This process can be time-consuming and stressful. However, with custom-built computers, local support is available no matter the date or time.  

Take your holiday gift-giving up a notch with a custom-built computer from Microworx in Rochester, NY. Since 1994, they have been the go-to resource for reliable IT services and computer upgrades throughout Greater Rochester, including business laptops and gaming computers. Call (585) 271-0050 to discuss your needs, or visit them online.