What a workstation PC Builder can do that DIY can’t

Workstations are the lifeblood of countless industries today. Businesses need to provide their employees with individual computers so they can complete tasks that need to be done. These can range from a mobile laptop that salesmen take with them on the go to a heavy-duty tower system that needs to run heavy-duty software for data processing, and even small businesses need a computer to help organize and manage their work and finances. Regardless of the size of the business, workstations are essential for any professional who conducts their work in the digital space, and while anyone can build a computer, these workstations that we can provide generally offer a better experience in both performance and price.

Professional Performance

Workstations are not like the typical home PC’s that most consumers probably buy. Workstations are specialized hardware that is designed to complete tasks. These are more like specialized tools than standard hardware that some in-store purchased PC’s tend to be.  Specific professions require specialized hardware. Recently, we provided a set of digital forensic systems that law enforcement uses to investigate digital evidence. A build like that isn’t something that can be delivered by Amazon; it requires not only people who are knowledgeable about hardware but also the facilities to properly test these systems to ensure that they work as they are intended.

Time after Time

Building a PC is a time-consuming task; no matter what you're putting into a system, the assembly of a computer is not something that can normally be done quickly for just a single system. When I first started here, my first simple computer took 7 hours to build, and this was after a handful of corrections made by my supervisor to make sure that we reached the quality standards we have, as well as avoiding mistakes that could have caused issues later on. Now, however, the entire assembly team and I can build a standard workstation in about two and a half hours each, easily outpacing what the standard worker could do in a day.

The Problems

I mentioned before that when I first started working as an assembler, I had to have some corrections made to ensure the builds I did were done right. Some little things, such as cables for fans on the back, were organized so that there was just enough slack in them so they weren’t stressed and at risk of being disconnected. To more pressing concerns, such as all the standoffs being screwed in correctly and avoiding shorting out the motherboard. And I’m glad to say I’ve moved past making those mistakes; these missteps are a semi-regular occurrence for people building their first-ever PC. And while we thankfully know better, someone building for the first time runs the risk of making these same errors due to a lack of experience with hardware.

Why DIY doesn’t Win

While the DIY approach is obviously a very feasible approach for workstation PC’s, the risks involved with in-house assembly can lead to problems that we at AVADirect avoid with our highly skilled assemblers. And with the services we offer, including testing to ensure the system is performing within the environment that they would be in once reaching the customer, and the lifetime warranties we offer? We ensure that the computers we send out are functional and get the support needed to continue at that high standard for years to come.