is iBUYPOWER/CyberPower reliable? can you help me choose?

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Andre_17

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I want a gaming pc and since it is my first gaming pc i dont wanna screw up and build it myself so i started searching for complete builds and i found these 4 similar desktops...


http://www.amazon.com/G11CD-US006T-Gaming-Desktop-Nvidia-GTX980/dp/B016E80LF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447794326&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+g11cd&refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A6461716011

Intel Core i7-6700 3.4 GHz processor
NVIDIA GTX 980
2TB HDD 256gb SSD

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ibuypower-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-240gb-solid-state-drive-black-blue/4575225.p?id=1219770997793&skuId=4575225

i7-6700K processor
1TB hard drive and 240GB solid state drive
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive-128gb-solid-state-drive-black-blue/4294517.p?id=bb4294517&skuId=4294517



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberpowerpc-gamer-supreme-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive-128gb-solid-state-drive-black/4300918.p?id=1219731740485&skuId=4300918


can you help me choose please?
 
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphic card is top spec for gaming
BUT
You don't need an i7 for gaming.
An i7 is for video editing, 3D rendering and decrypting.
For gaming an i5 is as fast as an i7
That saves about $100 on the component cost.

The cyberpower rig .....Not sure what the motherboard is.... but it doesn't sound great.

IMHO build a PC yourself - much better
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphic card is top spec for gaming
BUT
You don't need an i7 for gaming.
An i7 is for video editing, 3D rendering and decrypting.
For gaming an i5 is as fast as an i7
That saves about $100 on the component cost.

The cyberpower rig .....Not sure what the motherboard is.... but it doesn't sound great.

IMHO build a PC yourself - much better
 
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Andre_17

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oh i really didnt know that thanks
if it is top spec then a 980 would be pretty great as well? (most games at ultra settings?)
of those 4 the best would be asus g11cd then?
 
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Building your own computer is easy. Building it takes 2-3 hours, and installing windows takes about 30mins to 45mins, and after that downloading and installing drivers takes another 30-45 mins. After all that, have it download windows updates at night, it may take a 2-4 passes to get them all.

Building a PC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4
Installing Windows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAdwedmj1M

Protip for installing drivers safely, install them one at a time and restart the computer after each install to avoid breaking the OS, which can happen if you try to install them all at once.

The problem with pre-builts is they always use the absolute lowest quality parts they can get to save costs, and also get subsidized by having things like MSOffice and Antivirus trial software installed on them.

For a gaming PC, the below is the best way to spend your money without wasting it on unnecessary parts you won't use like 16gbs of ram and an i7.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.65 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($497.26 @ B&H)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1192.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-18 14:41 EST-0500
 
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Andre_17

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Building your own computer is easy. Building it takes 2-3 hours, and installing windows takes about 30mins to 45mins, and after that downloading and installing drivers takes another 30-45 mins. After all that, have it download windows updates at night, it may take a 2-4 passes to get them all.

Building a PC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIF43-0mDk4
Installing Windows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAdwedmj1M

Protip for installing drivers safely, install them one at a time and restart the computer after each install to avoid breaking the OS, which can happen if you try to install them all at once.

The problem with pre-builts is they always use the absolute lowest quality parts they can get to save costs, and also get subsidized by having things like MSOffice and Antivirus trial software installed on them.

For a gaming PC, the below is the best way to spend your money without wasting it on unnecessary parts you won't use like 16gbs of ram and an i7.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($48.65 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card ($497.26 @ B&H)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.75 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1192.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-18 14:41 EST-0500
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I'm still thinking about that
i dont even know what cables to buy and if something happens , for +300$ i get a prebuild desktop from a company like Asus with warranty and such
and for the price you're giving me half the RAM and half the HDD storage

i'll still take a look at the pc build video but i'm willing to pay more for fewer risks :) thanks
Also , i wanted to know if ABS is reliable because if i choose to buy a prebuilt desktop i'll choose between these 2:

http://www.amazon.com/G11CD-US006T-Gaming-Desktop-Nvidia-GTX980/dp/B016E80LF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447875528&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+g11cd

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883102075
 
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You don't have to buy any cables. Only thing you need besides what I listed is a phillips (+ head) screw driver, and a monitor.
 
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Many warranties require you to ship the system to them which can cost you a lot and normally takes around a month to get it returned. I have read many times even after it was returned the problem is either not fixed or

If buying a prebuilt I would recommend having a warranty where they send a home tech or somewhere local to take it to. Most online shops do not have this option.

Also make sure to look at all specials and deals. Some of the best deals are not advertised and need to search for them.

 
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