Not to mention, the “overpriced Mac” line is pretty much an outdated myth. When you compare desktop systems or notebooks sold by other manufacturers, Macs are generally in the middle of the price range for machines of equivalent power and features.
It’s just that Apple doesn’t make low-end Macs, so their products are all in the higher spec and price ranges. (It’s where the profit is, after all.)
As far as BYOPC is concerned, you could level the same critique at, for example, Dell.
Is it possible to “Build” a mac or do i have to buy one from Apple?