Building a PC in 2026 is all about choosing your compromises
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DIY vs pre-built PCs in 2026 is a microcosm of broader infra tradeoffs — cost, control, and support are pulling in different directions as AI workloads creep into desktops. For IT leads, the question is less “build or buy” and more which user groups truly need configurability versus managed, upgradeable boxes.
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