Need an opinion between these two computers

MCFC · Aug 13, 2013

Now I know these arent the best options for the money,but I have a qvc gift card and want to use it on a computer. Both models are the same except for the CPU.Which one would be better for gaming? I obviously will be upgrading to a video card that will be more than enough. Here are both options. Im guessing most will say the i5 but I just wanted to get a second opinion

Thanks!!

http://www.qvc.com/HP-Envy-700-Desktop-PC---AMD-Elite,-8GB-RAM,-1TB-HD-Search-Results.product.E270904.html?sc=E270904-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-16-_-E270904&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/e/04/e270904.001?$uslarge$

http://www.qvc.com/HP-Envy-700-Desktop-PC---Core-i5,-8GB-RAM,-2TBHD-Search-Results.product.E270964.html?sc=E270964-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-18-_-E270964&catentryImage=http://images-p.qvc.com/is/image/e/64/e270964.001?$uslarge$

Novuake · Aug 13, 2013

Unfortunately they seem to be having technical issues, can not get on the site.

Jaxem · Aug 13, 2013

the i5 will be much better for gaming. the A-series are for when you don't have the money to buy a cpu and gpu, then you buy one of them and get middling cpu performance with a middling integrated GPU. If you're putting a discrete GPU in, definitely go with the i5.

kirilmatthew · Aug 13, 2013

Jaxem :

+1, this is on the money. Go with i5 with a dedicated GPU, A10 with no dedicated GPU if you plan on gaming.

Novuake · Aug 13, 2013

OK i still can not see the links. LOL

Anyway, I can see these are HP machines?

DO NOT GO FOR PREBUILDS. You can get BETTER, cheaper and more reliable machine by building one yourself.

kirilmatthew · Aug 13, 2013

Novuake :

I agree, but the OP has gift cards. That is the only reason they are buying these PCs

Novuake · Aug 13, 2013

kirilmatthew :

Still would not TOUCH prebuilds.

Just not worth the trouble. Get them, sell them still in the box and get new ones.

Jaxem · Aug 13, 2013

For HP's the main issue is usually just weak PSU's, the boards are usually ASUS made and good quality.

Novuake · Aug 13, 2013

Jaxem :

You mean Foxconn made?

And not weak PSU, DANGEROUS PSUs.

Jaxem · Aug 13, 2013

I've never had one Foxconn made...then again, i haven't had one in quite a while, i guess it would make sense that they would go to a cheaper company. But yeah, the PSU's are trash, so if OP insists on buying/keeping the HP, replace the PSU before you even think about the GPU upgrade.

popatim · Aug 13, 2013

yes you will need a new better power supply if you want to install a gaming class gpu.

QVC needs to be put out of business, both these desktops are $200 cheaper at bestbuy, brand new. I'd sell the giftcards at 90 cents on the dollar and buy elsewhere or, better yet, build my own.

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