I build my own, except laptops -- for some reason, laptops usually end up being Dells, but thats what my workplaces tend to give me.


For PC, i usually do research on all the components i want to put in, browse computer forums for usability and issues that other people have had with the parts I want, and then decide. Buy the parts usually at either Tiger, Logic, or online, and then assemble etc. It gives you a lot more flexibility on what actually goes into your system. Myself, I prefer ABit motherboards, but again, thats just me