Desktop weaker than a laptop at the same price?

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TheCypherer

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So I'm a new pc builder and have been trying to look into new parts to build my first pc. I showed it to my Dad, he says that the parts I chose would be way too low spec and that I would be better off getting a laptop at the same price point is this true?


Here's my parts list

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mD7zGf
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mD7zGf/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-7100 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor ($116.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H110M-E/M.2 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($55.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Jet)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $668.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-25 18:19 EST-0500
 
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koreanoverlord

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Laptops throttle and run at reduced power consumption and thermals. Laptop CPUs especially run at low frequencies which kill gaming performance.

You couldn't get a laptop that would perform as well as that desktop for the price.

Unless if you run games that require a lot of multithreaded performance, you should be able to run quite a few games maxed out at 1080P.
 
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Not quite a true comparison.
Yes, that desktop will handily beat a $670 laptop. But you're leaving off a couple of major things.

$670 + $90 for the OS + $130 for a monitor = ~$900
You could probably get a $900 laptop to compare performancewise.

But the desktop will be far longer lasting and upgradeable.
 
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I already have the OS ready to be put into the new desktop so there's no need to add extra pricing for that
 
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OK then...even better.
Yes, that desktop will beat a similarly priced laptop.

Too many people miss that technicality, though.
 
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I already have the OS ready to be put into the new desktop so there's no need to add extra pricing for that[/quotemsg]

OK then...even better.
Yes, that desktop will beat a similarly priced laptop.

Too many people miss that technicality, though.[/quotemsg]

Ok thanks for the quick response I'll keep getting responses to see what more people think
 
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I already have the OS ready to be put into the new desktop so there's no need to add extra pricing for that[/quotemsg]

OK then...even better.
Yes, that desktop will beat a similarly priced laptop.

Too many people miss that technicality, though.[/quotemsg]

Ok thanks for the quick response I'll keep getting responses to see what more people think
 
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