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gabrielle.bodas

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Hey guys,

I've just recently converted back to PC user, from Mac (10 years). I'm a filmmaker so I edit video, generally at 5K.

Can you advise on which of these specs would be best for this? I purchased the 2999.99$ machine a few days ago, and now this other one with better Processor, and Graphics card went on sale for 2599.99$. The PC person at BestBuy and GeekSquad, advised that the one I have regardless of the difference is a better machine.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/compare-result.aspx?ProductIds=12385996%2C10743872&returnPath=%2Fen-CA%2FSearch%2FSearchResults.aspx%3Fquery%3Domen

Should I exchange it, and why?
 
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1. "The PC person at BestBuy and GeekSquad, advised..."
Bad idea to listen to them. They are absolutely wrong here.

2. The only thing the $2,999 one wins at is the 32GB RAM vs 16GB.
The $2,599 system is actually better. Just have them add another 16GB RAM.

Better CPU, much better GPU.

However...serious issues with both of them.
- Unknown small PSU for that price.
- Unknown 512GB SSD. Is it SATA or NVMe?
- I'm sure I could find other issues.
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1. "The PC person at BestBuy and GeekSquad, advised..."
Bad idea to listen to them. They are absolutely wrong here.

2. The only thing the $2,999 one wins at is the 32GB RAM vs 16GB.
The $2,599 system is actually better. Just have them add another 16GB RAM.

Better CPU, much better GPU.

However...serious issues with both of them.
- Unknown small PSU for that price.
- Unknown 512GB SSD. Is it SATA or NVMe?
- I'm sure I could find other issues.
 
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gabrielle.bodas

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Thank you for the responses! After speaking to them again they continue to insist the Processor Speed of my machine is overall better than the one I am attempting to exchange for.
4.2 GHz (my pc) vs 3.70 GHz (the other pc) - is this false? Or is there a reason for this given the 2599.99$ machine has a better CPU?
 
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The GHz is but one part of the CPU performance. I can find a 15 year old CPU with a similar GHz "speed".
The i7-8700k is simply a stronger (next generation up) CPU than the i7-7700k. The GHz number is a secondary consideration.

Plus, the 1080 ti, is quite a bit stronger GPU than the regular 1080. Probably 30%.

Plus, the system is $400 cheaper.
 
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gabrielle.bodas

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That makes a lot of sense. I'm taking it back tomorrow. I basically pay a membership with the GeekSquad to be misinformed.
-_-

I called them and complained, they're going to give me the 2599.99$ machine for 2299.99$.

Thank you so much for the information.

 
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Excellent.
Much better machine for $700 less.

Now, take a couple hundred of that savings, and institute a good backup plan.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-3383768/backup-situation-home.html
 
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