Is using a Prebuilt PC good?

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bryan_22

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Hey guys Is it a good idea to buy pre-built PC like the one linked below and take the components from this PC and put it in another case?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Inspiron-Desktop-Computer-3-2GHz-8GB-1TB-Windows-10-Home-I3847-10000BK/262577026564?_trksid=p2352135.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D83089dd33d1a4397b5a9b9e3a6275a55%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D19%26sd%3D302037506397

Of course I'd be saving money on the processor, motherboard, and hard drive but would it be worth the cost and what would be the pros and cons? Thanks! :D

 
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timeconsumer
So you'd be paying $266 to scrap a computer in order to get a used i5-4460, 8gb of ram, cheap mobo, and HDD?

All that brand new is pretty much $300. So you save $34, give yourself some extra work, and take on some extra risk of something being broken without warranty.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar H81MHV3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $300.72
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So you'd be paying $266 to scrap a computer in order to get a used i5-4460, 8gb of ram, cheap mobo, and HDD?

All that brand new is pretty much $300. So you save $34, give yourself some extra work, and take on some extra risk of something being broken without warranty.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Biostar H81MHV3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $300.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-19 23:42 EDT-0400

Edit: Didn't see it had the Windows license too, that helps it's case a little bit. But still, not that great of a bargain.
 
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