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Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:27 pm to lsu223
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Processor: Intel Core 3rd Gen i7-3770 Processor (3.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.90 GHz)
Windows 8
Dell Outlet XPS 8500 Desktop
1 TB SATA Hard Drive 7200 RPM
256 GB Solid State drive
16G,1600,2X8G,UDIM,NE,DIMM
16X DVD +/- RW Drive
AMD Radeon HD 7870
for a grand? we are all gonna be outta business boys!
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:28 pm to jcole4lsu
That's what I'm saying on the last page. I want a link to this, because this is worth more than $1000 in parts
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:33 pm to bluebarracuda
yeah i just put together a simple build featuring a 990fx board, fx8350, and a 7870 and i come out to $930 on newegg - before case. (i rarely give case rec's since people have such different tastes)
if that dell deal is real, its a hell of a steal. or some really shoddy mobo/psu or something.
if that dell deal is real, its a hell of a steal. or some really shoddy mobo/psu or something.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:35 pm to bluebarracuda
Dell
They are having a sale through the end of the month on refurbished PC's. I should have mentioned that it was refurbished, however I've bought from their outlet previously and everything has always seemed brand new.
There is a coupon code for 30% off on their website. The total would be $1,140.30
They are having a sale through the end of the month on refurbished PC's. I should have mentioned that it was refurbished, however I've bought from their outlet previously and everything has always seemed brand new.
There is a coupon code for 30% off on their website. The total would be $1,140.30
This post was edited on 3/26/13 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:36 pm to lsu223
ahh hell its not new. no wonder
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:39 pm to jcole4lsu
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ahh hell its not new. no wonder
Not new but I don't think anyone could tell the difference. My experience is that their outlet systems aren't distinguishable from new ones.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:40 pm to jefforize
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off to a great start
Thread is going nearly verbatim as predicted.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:40 pm to lsu223
At that price, I would prefer a 8350/3570k with a nice cooler, mobo and power supply with a 7950 (for around $980) over that.
It probably has a cheap junky mobo and power supply. Plus you don't have any of the fun overclocking features.
It probably has a cheap junky mobo and power supply. Plus you don't have any of the fun overclocking features.
This post was edited on 3/26/13 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:41 pm to lsu223
biggest problem with refurbs are your warranty is typically 90 days vs one to three years with new parts.
i buy and recommend cheap refurb laptops all the time, but not $1200 worth of gaming computer
i buy and recommend cheap refurb laptops all the time, but not $1200 worth of gaming computer
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:43 pm to jcole4lsu
I mentioned the deal I got earlier in the thread. I guess you'd have to decide if you want to sink $1100 into a refurb. I haven't had any problems before but I guess there is always a risk.
I paid $350 before tax and got a $75 giftcard for:
i5 3330
8gb ram
1tb hard drive
I plan on sticking a middle of the road graphics card in it and having a decent pc.
I paid $350 before tax and got a $75 giftcard for:
i5 3330
8gb ram
1tb hard drive
I plan on sticking a middle of the road graphics card in it and having a decent pc.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:44 pm to bluebarracuda
micro center has a i5 3570k and a msi z77 board combo for $235. and my wife is out of town.
i might have to go shopping
i might have to go shopping
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:48 pm to lsu223
You paid $350 for that?
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:49 pm to jcole4lsu
I'm so jelly... I just paid $185 for my gigabyte UP4 z77 mobo
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:49 pm to jcole4lsu
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micro center has a i5 3570k and a msi z77 board combo for $235. and my wife is out of town.
holy shite. in-store only isn't it?
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:52 pm to brucevilanch
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holy shite. in-store only isn't it?
of course it is
they have some AMD combos too.
4100, 4130, 6100, 6300s cheaper than newegg - and giving away a free gigabyte board too!
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:56 pm to ILikeLSUToo
Well of course it is. He made no specifications, so buying his own parts and doing it himself is the best advice (for price and quality).
If he has a friend who knows a bit about it, even better. We all have to learn to do it at some point. Either that or keep paying more $$$ than you should for pre-built.
This board was extremely helpful to others (and myself as I just used the info from other people's build threads to help me with my own).
What advice do you expect from people other than "buy your own parts" or "buy it from ______". There are no other options.
If he has a friend who knows a bit about it, even better. We all have to learn to do it at some point. Either that or keep paying more $$$ than you should for pre-built.
This board was extremely helpful to others (and myself as I just used the info from other people's build threads to help me with my own).
What advice do you expect from people other than "buy your own parts" or "buy it from ______". There are no other options.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:57 pm to bluebarracuda
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You paid $350 for that?
Yeah, too much or too little?
Came out to $380 with tax but with the gift card I told myself it was really $305
Posted on 3/26/13 at 8:57 pm to jcole4lsu
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micro center has a i5 3570k and a msi z77 board combo for $235. and my wife is out of town.
Wow. Nice!
Posted on 3/26/13 at 9:02 pm to lsu223
Too much. You can buy a 3570k, 1tb 7200rpm HDD, and 8gb ddr3 1600 for $320ish
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