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Pre-Built Computer

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A pre-built computer is a computer that is sold without the need for assembly. This is different from building your own PC by buying each part and assembling it yourself. Pre-built computers have merits and demerits.

Advantages:

• Comes assembled
• Can be used immediately

Disadvantages:

• May not be worth the price
• Most pre-built computers use cheap parts

Basically, if you use a computer for more than just watching videos or browsing the web, you should build a PC or get someone to build it for you.