Buy or build a Pro Audio Computer?
One of the questions we get most often is, “Why should I buy a pro audio computer, when I could just build one myself”? We’re going to give you some insight to this question.
If you are comfortable building a computer, it can be an easier task than you might think, but if you have never built a computer, you should know that it’s not as simple as putting some parts together and having a computer that will be suitable for audio production without issue. Let’s talk about why.
Picking parts is hard
While it may seem easy to choose parts for a pro audio computer, a trained systems builder has spent a lot of time finding the parts that will work best for audio and video production. Do you know which Motherboard will offer you the features you need? Will it be compatible with your audio interface? Should you get gaming components? What about building a dual Xeon processor system? What RAM should you use, with what CAS latency, and what IS CAS latency, anyway? What about dedicated vs. non-dedicated PCI bus lanes? There are many factors that come into play when choosing the parts needed to build a good computer, and not all parts are made equal. A pro audio computer builder has done the hard work for you, and can tell you with certainty that your computer will work for your needs.
Not all computers are built the same
A pro audio computer is purpose-built. This means that it has one job; creativity. An off the shelf computer, or a self-built computer, may not meet those needs, and a lot will have to be done to make one of those computers suitable for creativity. The components used in a pro audio computer from PCAudioLabs are high-quality components that are made to deal with the rigors of production, and to be quiet and cool in the process. If your computer isn’t built from the proper components, you may not achieve these results, and you may end up spending more money to reach that goal.
Support, support, support.
We can’t stress this enough; when you build your own computer, you’re on your own. Sure, you’ve got Google to help you should you have an issue, but did you want to get work done, or did you want to spend your time searching for fixes to issues that you don’t know how to address? A pro audio computer from PCAudioLabs is built to keep you from wasting your time with troubleshooting and problem-solving. When you purchase a pro audio computer from PCAudioLabs, you are purchasing peace of mind and a support team that will help you should you encounter any issues. Additionally, a properly built computer will not give you the issues you would run into with a self-built computer. If you have a problem with a pro audio computer from PCAudioLabs, you simply call one number, and your issue will be taken care of. If you build your computer, when you have an issue, you’ll have to spend hours searching forums for fixes, or calling, “That one guy you know who is good with computers”, and waiting for him to come help you. That doesn’t sound productive to us.
Putting all those parts together isn’t as easy as it seems.
Have you looked inside a computer recently? Even though technology is quite advanced, there is still a lot to know when it comes to properly connecting everything that is needed to make a computer work. Putting parts together properly means that your system will run properly, and PCAudioLabs takes time to put your computer together and test it to make sure it runs great. While you shouldn’t ever need to open your PCAudioLabs computer, if you do, we assure you, you’ll be happy with what you see!
Building your own doesn’t always save you money.
There’s a saying in every business; Time is money. It’s truer now, than ever. If you’re a creative, you need to spend your time creating. If you spend your time building a computer, and you have issues doing so, you’re losing time, which means you’re losing money. That doesn’t sound good to us. If you let a skilled pro audio computer builder craft a computer for you, you’ll save money because your time will be well-spent. You can even purchase your PCAudioLabs pro audio computer with your hardware and software pre-installed, so all you do is turn the computer on, and get creative. After all, being creative is your goal, right?
In closing
We can certainly respect the art of computer-building; after all, it’s what we do! But, we know that a properly-built computer will always save you time and money in the long run. So, when you’re thinking about your next computer, consider a pro audio builder like PCAudioLabs. We assure you, you’ll be happy with the results!
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