Build a PC vs. Pre-Built (Scoring a GPU in the Process)
In normal times, most PC enthusiasts wouldn't consider a pre-built solution. More affordable pricing, enhanced customizability and warranty for each component, plus the whole trip of building a PC yourself just can't be beaten. With the ongoing shortages and insane prices of graphics cards though, a pre-built PC suddenly looks like a very reasonable, if not necessary option. Pre-built systems do have their advantages: sometimes they will offer components before they're available on retail, like the Ryzen 4000G and 5000 non-X CPUs. And if you buy a pre-built, that usually removes the fear that...