Need opinions/help for PC

[kingswill]

So, I checked online for any good gaming PC I could buy, the only one that seems to be available and around my budget is HP ENVY Phoenix 810 Desktop PC. ($1,405.49)
Anyways, I'd like to know if this can handle games like EverQuest Next Landmark, Bioshock, Assassin's Creed, etc. Basically big games.

Intel Core i7-4770K (3.5 GHz)
2 TB HDD (7200 RPM)
12 GB RAM (8 GB PC3-12800 (1600 MHz DDR3L); 4 GB PC3-12800 (1600 MHz DDR3L))
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760

or here's the link to the PC:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/hewlett-packard-hp-envy-phoenix-810-desktop-pc-intel-core-i7-4770k-2tb-hdd-12gb-ram-windows-8-1-810-209/10298868.aspx

Should I just go with this or something else? I saw some reviews and people seem to say that it isn't worth buying.

The only thing I could buy (but would have to wait for) is an Asus ROG G750JW laptop which essentially has the same specs and is the around the same price.
Intel Core i7-4700HQ (2.4 GHz)
1.5 TB HDD (7200 RPM)
12 GB RAM (1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M

 

[Mouldread]

If you can avoid it don't buy branded PCs - they are overpriced, have some cheap dodgy parts in them and often get incompatibilities when trying to upgrade.

You could easily build yourself one within a few hours of receiving the parts you order online. There isn't anything scary about it. And the satisfaction to use the PC you put together is worth the few hours.

 

[Mouldread]

Here is an example:

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/mfmcBm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/mfmcBm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.89 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($319.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.79 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1349.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 18:45 EDT-0400

It has a better Graphics Card and I've added an SSD for faster loading of your OS and favorite programs.

 

[kingswill]

Here is an example:

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/mfmcBm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/mfmcBm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.48 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.89 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Dual Superclocked ACX Video Card ($319.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.79 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1349.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 18:45 EDT-0400

It has a better Graphics Card and I've added an SSD for faster loading of your OS and favorite programs.

Thanks, I'll just have to go with building one then. But, I was kind of reluctant due to ordering the parts online which take half a month. Meh, the desktops and laptops in stores really are overpriced and dodgy