To buy these prebuilt system or this custom for around same price?

Marco Orozco · Sep 5, 2014

I am going to purchase a new pc or build my own im at right around 1k and from what ive been searching ive came up with these two options. Im not a hardcore gamer at all i just need a new pc because I cant edit any video on my current computer. But I may possibly play a game here or there but want to be maybe future proof for maybe 4 years.

I am going to install an ssd on either system as I already have one.

1. Dell xps 8700
XPS 8700

Or Build this system for around 1k something like this

pc build

What do do think is my best option? Is that XPS 8700 a good deal as is?

lightcloud · Sep 5, 2014

For $1000 go with either this two.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1009.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 21:27 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($29.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1042.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 21:27 EDT-0400

kanewolf · Sep 5, 2014

How much is having the ability to call Dell for help worth? That needs to be factored into the value of the pre-built. For $1K you can build a very nice PC with components optimized for your task. For instance the Dell doesn't have an SSD. I personally would NOT have a PC without an SSD. The boot speed and application load speed is a requirement for me.

Vic 40 · Sep 6, 2014

He already has a ssd and probably needs windows if i'm right so maybe something more down this line,

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($189.25 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3280A-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1000.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-06 05:01 EDT-0400

Not a cpu for overclocking,but it has hyper threading which might help with the editing.It also has no igp-integrated graphics.
This gpu should do fine for your game wishes.
You could do crossfire in the end if you wanted that.
look for a case that you like too.This one has a window and led fans,the leds in the fans fans can be disabled.
If you have no desire for crossfire could you do with a cheaper motherboard and psu too.
for a psu,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550bbefx
or a nice 750watt,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr
a nice motherboard,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97performance
with no crossfire option and these in should you be up to $930 for the build.

Marco Orozco · Sep 7, 2014

Guys I think I will spend a little bit more money I came up with this configuration is it a nice set up? I already have an SSD at home and the OS as well so dont think i forgot to grab them. If you have any opinions on things i can change out?

Oh and I dont intend to over clock anything
My future build

Vic 40 · Sep 8, 2014

Marco Orozco :

A build all about overclocking?!

The extra ram i get with the editing.
The better gpu is a good choice too.
For just $5 more could i even understand the choice for the 850watt psu if you were thinking about sli for the future.
And the other case fine.
But otherwise would my choices be fine and save quite an amount of money.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rVdDnQ

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