The requirement is an everyday computer for online and some gaming (mostly strategy). Prefer store bought or build to order online. This is not a custom build or any desire to overclock. That said why not an Asus CG5270-BP004 for $650 and put in a modest card for it's low end 400w PSU?
It is locked in to older tech; however, it does have an Asus board with an Q8300 and 8 gigs of ram (800). Frankly, I have not seen anything close at this price point. Cyberpower would be close with mostly better parts but they are still 750+.
I've always liked Asus boards and have had 3. They seem to have mixed reviews regarding their PC's however.
My thinking was to pick this up and in two years buy a new PSU and graphics card if needed (for now it would run a $69 PNY 9800GT EE on the 1 PCI-eX16 it has). The prior model came with a modest card and wireless card (BP003) but was $750.
So please can I hear every reason this is not a good buy or conversely any reasons why it is. Thank you.
LB
ps I was required to put one of the pre sets in the sub category- might I suggest allowing "other"?
It is locked in to older tech; however, it does have an Asus board with an Q8300 and 8 gigs of ram (800). Frankly, I have not seen anything close at this price point. Cyberpower would be close with mostly better parts but they are still 750+.
I've always liked Asus boards and have had 3. They seem to have mixed reviews regarding their PC's however.
My thinking was to pick this up and in two years buy a new PSU and graphics card if needed (for now it would run a $69 PNY 9800GT EE on the 1 PCI-eX16 it has). The prior model came with a modest card and wireless card (BP003) but was $750.
So please can I hear every reason this is not a good buy or conversely any reasons why it is. Thank you.
LB
ps I was required to put one of the pre sets in the sub category- might I suggest allowing "other"?