Is this a good buy?

[nick9]

Hello,
I was looking to get a new desktop for gaming. I was looking at

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227412

just wondering if this is a good deal

 

[carnedude]

That depend on what you classify as a good deal. Do you want a pre-built system and pay a little more or a self built system that is the same but cheaper? Not a "bad" set up but you might be able to build a better one for the same price.

Edit: just ran the prices in my head real quick and actually I don't think I could build that system for that price. I am looking at around 1150-1250, but I am going with top end parts like a corsair or seasonic psu and g.skill ram and such. Maybe someone else can get you a home built part list cheaper if you wanna wait and build your own? If you don't then that's a good deal.

 

[elias444]

Seems fine to me, good processor, decent graphics card. Depending on what you want to play you probably won't be maxing things out but, if that doesn't matter to you that seems good.

 

[nick9]

I wouldn't have a single clue on how to build one on my own. I'm mainly trying to upgrade from my laptop so I can play guild wars 2.

 

[absorber]

Looks ok, but beware the mystery psu

 

[carnedude]

I wouldn't have a single clue on how to build one on my own. I'm mainly trying to upgrade from my laptop so I can play guild wars 2.

Building your own is not super hard, mostly it is just paying attention and making sure you plug stuff in to the right stuff. Just make sure you run the parts list by the forums and we will double check the compatibility.

 

[nick9]

I guess I'm a little skeptical about buying, due to that it is cheaper then a pre-built, with the same specs.

 

[carnedude]

I guess I'm a little skeptical about buying, due to that it is cheaper then a pre-built, with the same specs.

I'm not following you there. Your saying you don't wanna buy a prebuilt system because it's cheaper than a prebuilt system? I am confused.

 

[nick9]

Sorry, It's been a long day. What i meant to say was that I'm worried about the price being much cheaper(being a prebuilt), then actually getting all the parts and building a system.

 

[carnedude]

You are correct in feeling that way. But you can do something about that. A-buy all the components your self and build it, or B- Everything looks good in there except the mystery PSU and Ram, So buy a better PSU and Ram and slap those in. Eitherway it will set you back a little more.

This PSU- 90$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

This ram for 40$ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

So an extra 130$ to get you there.

 

[absorber]

You are correct in feeling that way. But you can do something about that. A-buy all the components your self and build it, or B- Everything looks good in there except the mystery PSU and Ram, So buy a better PSU and Ram and slap those in. Eitherway it will set you back a little more.

This PSU- 90$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

This ram for 40$ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

So an extra 130$ to get you there.

+1

 

[AstroTC]

I checked their main website and carnedude is right, the psu they have in what you showed us is listed as "standard" so we do recommend replacing it, the ram is fine though, they use mainly adata and corsair ram but when it all boils down to it, its ur decision on whether you wanna buy a prebuilt but what i can tell is that building ur own PC is alot of fun and very rewarding.

Cheers