Why is this system so (comparatively) cheap?

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Pizzicato72

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Hey guys,

I was just checking out new PCs and came across this build via TigerDirect.ca

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9796143&CatId=114

The specs look really good and it's "only" $3,376 (CDN):


  • Intel i7-6700K 4.0GHz CPU
    32GB DDR4
    NVIDIA Titan X 12GB
    2TB HDD
    256GB SSD
    Liquid Cool
    Win 10 Home 64-Bit

I was speccing out a home build via NewEgg, NCIX and Tiger Direct and was hitting around $4,500 for a similar build. I can't figure out why this is so much cheaper, so I suspect I'm missing something really obvious. (NOTE: I'm also comparatively new to all of this, so please be gentle), :)

Any thoughts?
 
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Archgaull

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Actually, that's still probably overpriced.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($469.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($302.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($299.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Transcend 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card ($1341.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($185.89 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.98 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.88 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $3219.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-01 19:16 EDT-0400

However, I'd note that I doubt they used a EVGA G2 PSU, or a Asus Maximus VIII Hero, or the case I selected. More than likely they used cheaper parts for that, so you'd still be paying a couple hundred dollars more than if you made it yourself.
 
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jmsellars1

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If the PC is for gaming it is bad value for money anyway, you could build something for like $1800-2000 that would have around 5% less gaming performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($148.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($66.25 @ Vuugo)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($112.35 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card ($901.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Total: $1989.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-01 19:26 EDT-0400

Assuming the PC is for gaming, the performance differences between those and this would barely be noticeable.
 
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Archgaull

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Agreed. This is more realistic. Also, I think I even found the correct case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($469.99 @ Memory Express)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($53.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($144.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($254.38 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Video Card ($1246.13 @ DirectCanada)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.00 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $2617.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-01 19:56 EDT-0400
 
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