We used to buy Dells with minimum RAM and add quality third party RAM for way less than Dell wanted for it. They also use ram quantity to leverage other specs we're not bothered about. Of course they are moving to soldered.
Prebuilt branded PCs have always had inferior quality, compatibility, and expandability problems, all with overpricing.
Prebuilt branded PCs have always had inferior quality, compatibility, and expandability problems, all with overpricing.