Desktop spec to match a macbook?
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jmsellars1
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- Dec 31, 2010
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So you're looking at matching this:
i7-6650U 2.2Ghz
16GB DDR3L 1600Mhz
500GB SSD
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
2560x1600 Monitor
Obviously the laptop also includes OS, mouse, keyboard, basic speakers and wi-fi and bluetooth. Think it has backlit keys too. As much as I hate Apple, they do look pretty nice as well.
The cost of that is around $2400 for the Macbook.
The equivalent Windows Desktop would be something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($126.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial BX200 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 740 1GB Video Card ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Case: RAIJINTEK Metis (Gold) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($254.10 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Monoprice 11795 Wired Slim Keyboard ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Microsoft U7Z-00001 Wireless Laser Mouse ($9.95 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $981.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 07:53 EST-0500
Similar CPU in terms of power, this has slightly faster RAM but a slightly slower SSD. It has wi-fi and bluetooth, OS, backlit keyboard and a mouse, a bigger monitor which is also 1440P and IPS, speakers and looks cool with a similar silver and black theme. Comparable specs overall although obviously the Macbook is much more portable and has a battery. The desktop however is much more customisable and over $1400 cheaper.
The Macbook has good specs for a laptop, but compared to a desktop they're pretty average really. A laptop so slim has some serious power restraints as that CPU has to be kept within 15W. No such problem with a desktop.
i7-6650U 2.2Ghz
16GB DDR3L 1600Mhz
500GB SSD
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
2560x1600 Monitor
Obviously the laptop also includes OS, mouse, keyboard, basic speakers and wi-fi and bluetooth. Think it has backlit keys too. As much as I hate Apple, they do look pretty nice as well.
The cost of that is around $2400 for the Macbook.
The equivalent Windows Desktop would be something like this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($126.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H170M-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial BX200 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 740 1GB Video Card ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Case: RAIJINTEK Metis (Gold) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($254.10 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Monoprice 11795 Wired Slim Keyboard ($18.98 @ OutletPC)
Mouse: Microsoft U7Z-00001 Wireless Laser Mouse ($9.95 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z130 5W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $981.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-11 07:53 EST-0500
Similar CPU in terms of power, this has slightly faster RAM but a slightly slower SSD. It has wi-fi and bluetooth, OS, backlit keyboard and a mouse, a bigger monitor which is also 1440P and IPS, speakers and looks cool with a similar silver and black theme. Comparable specs overall although obviously the Macbook is much more portable and has a battery. The desktop however is much more customisable and over $1400 cheaper.
The Macbook has good specs for a laptop, but compared to a desktop they're pretty average really. A laptop so slim has some serious power restraints as that CPU has to be kept within 15W. No such problem with a desktop.
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