made-to-order computer

noun
UK /ˌmeɪd tʊ ˈɔːdə kəmˈpjuːtə/
US /ˌmeɪd tʊ ˈɔːrdər kəmˈpjuːtər/

A made-to-order computer is a computer built just for you, the way you want it.

Dad bought a made-to-order computer with a bigger screen and more memory.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer assembled by a seller after the buyer chooses the parts.

The shop offers made-to-order computers so customers can pick their own graphics card.

3. Any product configured to a customer's personal choices rather than taken from a shelf.

Her made-to-order computer arrived two weeks after she placed the order.

4. A computer whose parts are chosen to fit a special job, like video editing or gaming.

For his animation work, he uses a made-to-order computer with extra memory.