i7 and 1060 prebuilt under $1000. Is it too cheap?

jrgdlc

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Hi guys,

So I was looking around I found this website that has really good computers for really cheap. Granted, it is Japanese website but I live in Japan. My question is how can a prebuilt be so cheap? Is there something I am missing?

I was looking at this model

The build is as follows:
i7 6700// GTX 1060 // 8GB DDR4 // 1TB HDD 250GB SSD // Windows 10 home 64bit // H110 Motherboard //

My friend has already bought from these guys and it all worked out fine but I still think there has to be something that I am missing; it is too good to be true!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
jrgdlc
 
Solution
Because the build itself can be estimated to be ~$860.

Rough equivalent of what is in the build for those who can't navigate the JP site:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid...
Quality of components is very important and I have no idea what make and model any of the components are. For that reason alone I wouldn't touch it, then think how difficult and expensive a return would be if something didn't work. Way too much risk, I'd rather pay more from a local trusted supplier who tells you what exact components you are getting.
 

jrgdlc

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Yeah, I had my doubts as well but my friend bought one of their computers and they seem to be a pretty well known brand here. But you're right. I'll try see if I can get any further info on the components but I will hold back until then. Thanks.
 

FD2Raptor

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Because the build itself can be estimated to be ~$860.

Rough equivalent of what is in the build for those who can't navigate the JP site:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($293.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H110M PRO-VD PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Windforce OC Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.90 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.70 @ My Choice Software)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $807.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-05 10:52 EDT-0400


Base Total: $859.01
Promo Discounts: -$20.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$35.00
Shipping: $2.99
Total: $807.00

Its PSU is just listed as "silent 550W" with no indication as to its 80+ or modularity status so you can bet that its a cheaper model than the Corsair here.
Its H110 board support 2 more USB2.0 port than the MSI ProVD, but is also MicroATX, and have similar slot config of one PCIe x16 + two PCIe x1 (one of which is used by something that I can't identify from its specs list, unless it's the LAN or sound card...); and just two DDR4 DIMM slots (both are filled by the 2x4GB ram).
Silverstone case is picked as the matching equivalent in size, two USB3.0, support for 2x5.25" drive.

The SSD 250GB appears to be part of a promotion campaign. And the good one would add ~$70 to the cost, the give away could very well be a cheaper one.

Some of the differences may also have to do with import cost and taxes, but the company can't be selling at a loss with more than $100 room to go.
 
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jrgdlc

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So I should not buy from them if I want a quality build, right? Because the components would be poor quality. Thanks for your advice. I think I might just do a build myself and guarantee a good quality rather than trust them.