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It will cost less to build your own for equal quality, and no, there is no benefit to buying factory wheels, and they'll cost more. Factory wheels typically have fewer spokes, which could lead to more failures, and replacing proprietary components could mean that you'll have to wait for parts.
Not to mention machine built rims tend to have inconsistant spoke tension, and low spoke count rims are often heavier to make them stiff enough.