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February 19, 2014 1:05:59 PM

I just ordered this PC? I have an idea on how well it will perform just wanted to see someone elses opinion.
Case(Raidmax Horus Gaming Case - Black)
Case Lighting(Liquid Neon Thunder Pattern Light - Green)
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction(None)
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion(None)
Processor(Intel® Core™ i7-4770 Processor (4x 3.40GHz/8MB L3 Cache))
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive(None)
Processor Cooling(Liquid CPU Cooling System [Intel] - ARC Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade)
Memory(8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module - FREE Upgrade to DDR3-1866 ADATA XPG V2)
Video Card(NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 - 2GB)
Free Stuff([FREE] - GG Cruiser PC200-I Headset w/ large 57mm drivers for clear audio - FREE with any System ($29 Value))
Free Stuff([FREE] - McAfee Antivirus PLUS 2014 - FREE with any System ($49 Value))
Free Stuff([FREE Game Download] - GRID2 - FREE with Intel 4th Gen Processor)
Motherboard(Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 -- 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 4x USB 3.0, 6x SATA-III 6Gb/s)
Intel Smart Response Technology(None)
Power Supply(600 Watt - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W - 80 PLUS, Modular)
Primary Hard Drive(1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s - Single Drive)
Data Hard Drive(None)
Optical Drive(24x Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive - Black - FREE upgrade to BLU-RAY Reader Combo Drive for Primary Optical Drive)
2nd Optical Drive(None)
Flash Media Reader / Writer(12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer - Black)
Meter Display(None)
Sound Card(3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard)
Network Card(Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100))
Operating System(Windows 8.1 + Office 365 Trial [Free 30-Day !!!] 64-bit)
Keyboard(iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Keyboard)
Mouse(iBUYPOWER Standard Gaming Mouse)
Monitor(19" 1366x768 LG -- HD LCD Monitor)
2nd Monitor(None)
Speaker System(Logitech S120 2.0 Speaker System)
Video Camera(None)
Case Engraving Service(Custom Message - Max 35 characters (including spaces))
Warranty(3 Year Standard Warranty Service)
Rush Service(Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee) - [RUSH !!!], Ship Out in 3 Business Days)

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February 19, 2014 1:09:17 PM

Well lets see how much you paid for it....

But the graphics card is weak...
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February 19, 2014 1:10:48 PM

Around $1050 not including shipping and what not
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February 19, 2014 1:11:04 PM

I think this is a waste of $1050. You could have built your own and have better and more parts matching to your needs. The GPU especially is terrible.
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February 19, 2014 1:12:22 PM

-HeyyScott around $1050 not including shipping.
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February 19, 2014 1:13:44 PM

That was a waste of $1050 not including shipping. Way overpowered CPU and WAY underpowered GPU. System is not balanced at all.
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February 19, 2014 1:13:58 PM

why get a z87 board, liquid cooling with a non-overclock 4770 (without the k)?
and yes, if you going to just run a 19" 1366x768 LG, why an i7?
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February 19, 2014 1:14:25 PM

HeyyScott said:
I think this is a waste of $1050. You could have built your own and have better and more parts matching to your needs. The GPU especially is terrible.


I'd have to agree....you could of built a PC that could of ran bf4 on high with that amount of money.
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February 19, 2014 1:15:56 PM

rgd1101 I have a 1920x1024 monitor 23" here already
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February 19, 2014 1:17:52 PM

HeyyScott and Idewitt What would you change about it? I only just ordered it and am sure that I can still cancel before it goes through to my card.
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February 19, 2014 1:18:13 PM

You should definitely try to get your money back. This PC is a mess. All clustered up parts and unbalanced.
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February 19, 2014 1:18:18 PM

D_Hickey_99 said:
rgd1101 I have a 1920x1024 monitor 23" here already


you getting a second monitor?
cause it said
Monitor(19" 1366x768 LG -- HD LCD Monitor)

then, just like the others said, the gpu is way underpowered.
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February 19, 2014 1:19:13 PM

HeyyScott Will it like break on me or something for what I have in it?
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February 19, 2014 1:19:41 PM

D_Hickey_99 said:
HeyyScott and Idewitt What would you change about it? I only just ordered it and am sure that I can still cancel before it goes through to my card.


What's the purpose of your PC going to be? Gaming? Editing? Work?
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February 19, 2014 1:20:22 PM

rgd1101 Yes I am getting another monitor but it probably wont be for me. I have another pc in the house without a monitor. It was only 80$ or something like that.
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February 19, 2014 1:21:51 PM

HeyyScott I do light gaming, not BF4 or anything. I also work with CAD programs and things like that. Autodesk and those types of programs.
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February 19, 2014 1:24:16 PM

For less confusion ill let HeyScott or rgd1101 give you suggestions.
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February 19, 2014 1:25:28 PM

Okay thanks Idewitt for your help. Just one more question though since it wasn't answered, or atleast not clearly. This PC wont break on me or anything from what is in it will it? Besides being overpriced its ok as is?
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February 19, 2014 1:28:58 PM

D_Hickey_99 said:
HeyyScott I do light gaming, not BF4 or anything. I also work with CAD programs and things like that. Autodesk and those types of programs.


Well if you are planning to do 3D/designing tasks and such, the i7 is fine because it will be able to handle the multi-tasking but it's pointless to have a Z87 mobo when the CPU is a i7-4770 non-k version. You can not overclock a non-k version, while the z87 mobo is for overclocking. Also, you should try to have at least 16GB of ram for the types of tasks you are planning to do. Although you are planning to do light amount of gaming, the GT 640 is out-dated and weak. I personally don't think it's worth the $100. It also seems like they wasted money on bunch of little accessory parts that are not a priority. It will be easier if I knew the price of all these parts.
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February 19, 2014 1:29:40 PM

drop the i7 to an i5k, ditch the water cooling, spend that money on a gpu, all very unbalanced right now
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February 19, 2014 1:30:14 PM

ok. for CAD and light gaming, it ok. As long as you are not looking for ultra detail on gaming. Still wasted money on liquid cool and z87 broad for your non-overclockable i7.
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February 19, 2014 1:31:32 PM

I can try to figure out the prices. I ordered it from iBuyPower after my older brother (who is in college atm, not that it matters) showed it to me. Is their stuff overpriced most of the time? And I also have a GTX 760 from my brother that I think I can put in the pc.
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February 19, 2014 1:32:22 PM

OP, I suggest you to cancel your order and save that $1050. Build your own pc, it's not hard and allows you to have better parts for your needs and not waste money. Just ask the forum for pc builds!
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February 19, 2014 1:34:39 PM

Okay! Thanks for all your help everyone! And thanks to you Scott! Ill cancel the order and get started on putting a pc together I guess. But if I had to keep it, would replacing the GPU with a GTX 760 make any more of a difference?
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February 19, 2014 1:38:32 PM

D_Hickey_99 said:
Okay! Thanks for all your help everyone! And thanks to you Scott! Ill cancel the order and get started on putting a pc together I guess. But if I had to keep it, would replacing the GPU with a GTX 760 make any more of a difference?


Yes, that is a improvement but it's also because a lot of money is wasted on some of these parts. Unnecessary parts are inserted everywhere. You could maximize your $1050 with better parts if you personally pick and build.
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February 19, 2014 1:39:43 PM

D_Hickey_99 said:
I can try to figure out the prices. I ordered it from iBuyPower after my older brother (who is in college atm, not that it matters) showed it to me. Is their stuff overpriced most of the time? And I also have a GTX 760 from my brother that I think I can put in the pc.


Don't get me wrong IBuyPower is good an everything but that's only if you know your components. I always say iBuyPower is the power of alienware without the name brand pricetag. and BTW the 760 is a good card probably 3or4 times the card in this build your ordering....

HeyyScott said:
OP, I suggest you to cancel your order and save that $1050. Build your own pc, it's not hard and allows you to have better parts for your needs and not waste money. Just ask the forum for pc builds!


I'm gona have to agree with this you can build a decent beast by yourself for the amount of money your spending with iBuyPower.
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February 19, 2014 1:39:58 PM

Okay, will do. Thanks alot for saving me cash and time!
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February 19, 2014 1:41:03 PM

If you put something together on www.pcpartpicker.com and come back here with it, im sure half of the tom's community will help critique it to a awesome build.
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February 19, 2014 1:42:05 PM

Thanks, will do!
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