800 dollar pc

Wannabuildapc · Dec 15, 2015

Hi, i want to buy this:
http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/inspiron-15-7559-laptop/pd?oc=cai157w10h5715&model_id=inspiron-15-7559-laptop
I was wondering if i could build a pc that's better for the same price.
So basically it needs to include a good monitor and win 10.
Would it just be better to buy that computer?
I'm not going to be hardcore gaming on this pc. Judt like Minecraft and stuff.

Wannabuildapc · Dec 15, 2015

Also feel free to leave a suggestion on what laptop i should buy max price: 1000 USD

WildCard999 · Dec 15, 2015

Is your budget $800 or $1000?

Victorion · Dec 15, 2015

You´d always get more performance desktop vs laptop at the same price point.

I made a quick build that will be alot more powerful than the laptop you linked.

Below build will let you game all newer games in high/ultra Full HD and serve you well for the next 3-4 years at least.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($33.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($66.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $902.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 09:48 EST-0500

Desktop CPU vs Laptop CPU desktop CPU hugely faster
Desktop Videocard vs Laptop Videocard desktop Videocard hugely faster
Bigger, faster and better monitor

Wannabuildapc · Dec 15, 2015

WildCard999 :

Is your budget $800 or $1000?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $813.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 09:53 EST-0500

i mean 1000 budget max but i need it then a much better than the laptop i picked

WildCard999 · Dec 15, 2015

$1000 Build W/OS & Monitor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $968.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 10:07 EST-0500

logainofhades · Dec 15, 2015

Doesn't take much to make it better than a laptop. Mobile parts are slower, typically, especially graphics. Given your max budget, you can really do better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($42.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228NL-P 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $986.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 10:19 EST-0500