Building a PC is more expensive as compared to buying a pre-built PC. You may have to set aside at least $1,500 to build a high-performance PC. This is because you need to invest in the best parts and build your PC from scratch. But there are many benefits when building your own PC. For instance, you’ll know exactly what parts are in your machine and how they work with each other. In addition, you won’t have any pre-built hardware inside. So, for example, if an Intel CPU were to be defective and warrant a recall, you won't need to worry about having that problem with your custom-built PC. However, it’s important to remember that not all people want this level of customization or want to spend this much on a computer. Pre-built desktop PCs are often cheaper than building a computer from scratch. Another advantage of buying a pre-built desktop is that you may get more warranty coverage for your parts as opposed to building your own PC from scratch and then running into manufacturing defects or problems with individual components.