Is this the best pc for under 1300 premade?

lo_2__ · Nov 21, 2015

I know building is cheaper/better but I really just don't want to do it. Been looking around for days I feel like this is the best pc for under 1300, what do you think https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Zeus_Mini_EVO_I970

All advice/opinions is GREATLY appreciated btw I dont know that much about computers.

setari · Nov 21, 2015

Any premade computer with a price tag like that would be fine. You could most likely save money if you just build the computer yourself or have someone else help you.

Darkbreeze · Nov 21, 2015

Do NOT buy a CyberpowerPC or IbuyPowerPC unit. You're seriously rolling the dice if you do so.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/323621-31-cyberpower-warning

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2353528/high-end-cyberpower-working-day.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2654541/cyber-power-success.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/334926-31-cyberpower-review

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/387498-31-digital-storm-power-cyberpower-alienware

Enough sources? I have many, many more if you need them. You're better off buying a half decent OEM rig and adding a good GPU and power supply to it than you are buying one of those overpriced hunks of shiznit.

Far better would be to build it yourself. Most 14 year olds can assemble a computer with no problem, so unless you're incredibly incapable of handiness, you can too.

Nonpossible · Nov 21, 2015

lo_2__ :

I'll sell you my ASUS for that much money, just don't buy from cyberpowerpc! I believe darkbreeze has already illustrated the same concerns I have...

Darkbreeze · Nov 21, 2015

For that kind of money you can build yourself something like this, with ALL high quality components and much better performance. That Cyberpower unit has a no-name crappy power supply selected and several other undesirable components. Plus they almost never are assembled and configured properly. This is a far superior option.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1224.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 23:01 EST-0500

And looks like this after rebates:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1209.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 23:03 EST-0500

Darkbreeze · Nov 21, 2015

Including very good case fans:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Blue 81.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-P14r redux-1500 PWM 78.7 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.89 @ Amazon)
Total: $1257.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-21 23:07 EST-0500

lo_2__ · Nov 23, 2015

Ya my friend said he will help me build it... after all the sources about cyberpower and pre built computers its not worth it.. thanks guys

MrsMoondog · Nov 23, 2015

I'm an older lady and I'm working on my first build so if I can do it, you can too!

These folks here are awesome at helping us newb builders through the process and there are tons of instructional videos on You Tube. Have fun with it and good luck!

Nonpossible · Nov 23, 2015

MrsMoondog :

You're not a newb! We're all students of computing.

MrsMoondog · Nov 23, 2015

Good point!

Darkbreeze · Nov 23, 2015

Nah, she's a noob. Aah, just kidding MrsMoondog.

MrsMoondog · Nov 23, 2015

Alas, I am indeed, a newb. heehee

Nonpossible · Nov 23, 2015

Darkbreeze :

I forgot my disclaimer, "Except for darkbreeze, he knows all.."
wagagagagaga

Darkbreeze · Nov 23, 2015

So long as there's a difference between "he knows all" and "he's a know-it-all", I'm good with that. Except that, I don't. Know it all that is. We are all, as you say, always in the process of learning.

MrsMoondog · Nov 23, 2015

Indeed, learning is one of the basic joys of life, imo. May sound cheesy, but it's true.

Reminds me of a family joke: My older sister knows everything, and I know almost everything. What she knows that I don't is how to drive a car with a manual transmission. heeheehee

Darkbreeze · Nov 24, 2015

You better get to learning. Can't have her holding that over your head. Again, if a 14yr old can learn to do it, (I learned to drive a standard transmission at 14), you can learn as well.

MrsMoondog · Nov 24, 2015

Last time I tried, (about 20 years ago) I was stuck at the top of a very steep hill with a lot of cars behind me. A lot of not-so-happy people. Whoops. The time before that, I backed into a van and earned the nickname "Crash". My stick-shift-driving attempts are over! lol!

Darkbreeze · Nov 24, 2015

:lol:

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