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Is this computer worth the buy? ($1000 Gaming PC)

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March 3, 2014 7:16:31 PM

I was just curious because you can't always trust the internet but if I got an answer from some professionals that know the costs of computers and if they are worth it. If I get an answer that would fantastic :) 

Here is the computer: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/essentio-desktop-12gb-memor...$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=2

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March 3, 2014 7:18:49 PM

Way better to build your own.
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March 3, 2014 7:29:29 PM

veladem said:
Way better to build your own.


Well the thing is though, is that I'm only 14 and I dont even know how to build a computer. And if I did get each individual part, they dont have a warranty in case I do screw up so I dunno. Im just wondering if that would be a good price?
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March 3, 2014 7:37:08 PM

awesome_dood_123 said:
veladem said:
Way better to build your own.


Well the thing is though, is that I'm only 14 and I dont even know how to build a computer. And if I did get each individual part, they dont have a warranty in case I do screw up so I dunno. Im just wondering if that would be a good price?


I know exactly how u feel not sure if u can do it, i was nervous but did it on advice from here and its awesome, i say go for it, built one yourself its really easy and extremely fun, and if u got any probs u got tomshardware at your back for advice on starting putting together and anything between, i say go for it u will have a blast and feel AWESOME!!!! when u got it all together!!!

Note most things have some type of warranty or probably all....

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit: once i got mine built, i built my bro's for more fun ;) 
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March 3, 2014 7:39:44 PM

Have you ever played with legos bud? Cause no matter what age you are legos never get old... I wasn't going anywhere with this, legos are just awesome...

No, but building a PC is lot like legos. Piece here and there till suddenly you have a Death Star...
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March 3, 2014 7:48:09 PM

What veladem is saying is true. They are much like legos. The hardest thing is making the wires fit. That, and screwing in the mobo. Really, the this is is PATIENCE. Don't jam anything in there. Do it gently. But I am getting ahead of myself. Here is a great build that IS WAY BETTER THAN THAT OEM PIECE OF CRAP. Alright, I lied. I'm a terrible part chooser. This came out to a little bit above that but... It has LED's....

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33LsS
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33LsS/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33LsS/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.61 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($97.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.89 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($76.23 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)
Total: $1053.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-03 22:47 EST-0500)
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March 3, 2014 7:55:44 PM

16GB of RAM and a AV-GP HDD?

You're killing me smalls! Let me make a slight adjustment bud.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($148.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($236.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN350GD 802.11b/g PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1055.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-03 23:00 EST-0500)
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March 4, 2014 4:41:14 PM

Oh.. I chose the wrong HDD. whoops. How did yours go up when your parts are cheaper?? TO THE OP: just build your own. It's much easier to upgrade in the future and you have more control over the pc.
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