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Is Custom PC Building A Practicle Occupation?
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I would say no way. You won't make that much money building PC's unless you cut corners. That is not to say that you shouldn't do it. There is money to be made but it is mostly on the service end. Let's say that you build someone a $700 computer. The parts probably cost you at least $500 (more likely $600). You have 2-3 hours time invested in it. Plus you have the inventory investment which can tie up a bit of cash. You have to outlay $500-600 in just materials. That can bite you in the butt. Now let's say that someone brings in a PC for repair or you go to their business. You spend a couple of hours and charge $100 or so. Well you have made the same amount of money with a lot less capital investment. Service work is the way to go. Only build PC's to get yourself in the door.