dear lord lol
Gaming PC For Under $1500?
- Thread starter Storm Raider
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dear lord lol
Not the best deal, but ASUS has pretty good gaming Desktop for under $1500 (no rebate required)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXRQ3IK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
ASUS G10AJ-US010S Gaming Desktop
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz Processor
16 GB DDR3 RAM
2 TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
128 GB Solid State Drive
NVIDIA GTX970 Graphics
Windows 8.1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXRQ3IK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
ASUS G10AJ-US010S Gaming Desktop
Intel Core i7-4790 3.6 GHz Processor
16 GB DDR3 RAM
2 TB 7200 rpm Hard Drive
128 GB Solid State Drive
NVIDIA GTX970 Graphics
Windows 8.1
I have to say though, if you just take that exact PC you'd build yourself and then order it somewhere pre-built it'd probably cost you very little more, and save you an afternoon of putting it together.
An SSD is pretty great if you like running out of space on your drive.
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
I might jump on that HP deal. Is the 980 worth $200 - 30% = $140 on top of the 970?
Yay my updated OP finall- oh they want prebuilt
Debatable. If it fits in budget fine, if not, also fine. Either card will last until new HBM cards are out. If you want to keep it a bit longer then the 980 is a good value upgrade for the PC at $140.
Lumination
'enry 'ollins
I guess I'll jump on the 980 then.
Also thanks for all your work in the Build a PC thread. You've helped me and a few of my friends a bunch!
TouchMyBox
Member
There are some stores that will build it for you for a reasonable fee such as NCIX.
What the fuck, that's like the deal of the century right there.
There's also the option of selling the 970 and buying a 980Ti
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
No offense but you would be stupid not to.
Or people have different values
Unless if they are uninformed and choose to stay uninformed
mordecaii83
Member
Holy shit, I actually like building computers and I still might have picked this up instead if I hadn't just built my PC...
Darth Karja
Member
Go to your local computer repair store. See what it would cost to have them make you one. I had mine made for me with almost no labor. Only real thing I paid for was the work on the leds. They gave me 3 different builds, then had me change what I wanted. Same benefits as building on, but without actually doing the work.
LumpOfCole
Member
I've been tasked with getting a PC built or configured for my wife this summer and I pulled the trigger on that HP deal - the discount and the rebate make it too good to pass up, even with the risk I'm running being in the dark regarding the Motherboard and PSU. Just the prices of the SSD, HDD, Video Card, and Processor added to cart on Newegg.com are equal to the price of this entire personally-configured computer HP is selling with the discount+rebate applied.
Larogue
Member
That's a steal. If I was OP and needed a new PC. I'd grab it in a heartbeat before its gone.
You will not save 100s if you are diligent about your purchase. Bought a $1800 gaming rig last year and cost to assemble, ship, overclock and guarantee the build was $70 more than the best prices listed on pcpartpicker (some of which didn't include shipping).
I've built many PCs and this was so much more time efficient I can't recommend it enough.
ScepticMatt
Member
With Dell and HP, you're "stupid" if you buy them at regular price.
My first own PC was a pre-built Dell, despite building dozens of PCs for school/friends beforehand.
That's fine, most computer shops will assemble your PC for you for like $50. It's a much better option then pre-built.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
So, did anyone in here buy that HP ?
LumpOfCole
Member
I did. Ordering on July 4th was a bit chaotic but it should all be sorted out after calling them (website gave errors when ordering and created a duplicate order I fixed by calling them up and cancelling one).
Dreams-Visions
Member
that HP prebuilt is fucking amazing.
It actually makes me wish I needed a new PC.
It actually makes me wish I needed a new PC.
Solid Samus
Banned
An SSD is pretty great if you like running out of space on your drive.
or if you enjoy the sensation of seeing everything, literally everything, that you install onto that drive run better than it ever would have otherwise
at this point there's more money in the SSDs in my computer than there is in any other given part. They're worth every penny. 2x 500gb drives = my operating system boots in literally a second or two, and every single one of my games and performance-sensitive programs has room to live.
Inferno313
Banned
That is almost exactly the computer I built myself for $1150.
Xplatformer
Member
I don't see no damn 980 with that HP deal. I knew that shit was too good to be true.
Digital Storm tried to convince me that I spilled coffee inside my G-SYNC monitor when I sent it in for repairs. Fuck Digital Storm.
That HP page changed since I clicked on it the first time.....looks like someone caught on.
Heheh, 1TB wouldn't hold half the games I have installed on my Rig. I have 3.5TB of space and I'm almost out.
or if you enjoy the sensation of seeing everything, literally everything, that you install onto that drive run better than it ever would have otherwise
at this point there's more money in the SSDs in my computer than there is in any other given part. They're worth every penny. 2x 500gb drives = my operating system boots in literally a second or two, and every single one of my games and performance-sensitive programs has room to live.
Heheh, 1TB wouldn't hold half the games I have installed on my Rig. I have 3.5TB of space and I'm almost out.
Felix Lighter
Member
There was a 980 the day the deal was posted. That was 3 days ago, though.
Twin Tails
Member
I bought it. I actually don't really need it but deal was too good. The PC is not out until end of month though.
Subtotal: $1,245.99
Shipping & handling: Free
CA Tax: $124.60
Total: $1,370.59
-$250 Rebate
Total: $1,120.59
I got a 980.
TalentBurke
Member
I was considering getting a gaming PC but I barely play any games anymore but that deal looks good, the HP deal. I'm gonna be mad passing it up.
Larogue
Member
I made one with same speccs (if not better) under 10min using Amazon for $1192 (and it could be even cheaper if I searched harder).
edit: add $50 for 128GB SSD,
Wait, is this still good? Looking for the 980 option ;-;
LumpOfCole
Member
980s must've sold out - secured a build with one on Saturday.
RIP me >_>
Well, my situation is a bit odd. I have 1.8k as my budget and I need a laptop for college and a desktop for gaming. Needless to say, I've been nagged to go the "get a nice laptop" route, but I don't really want to go that route. Sooo- any options?
DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM HP
Their shit is prone to running hot all the time and will start overheating on you after the warranty expires. No to HP.
veloxStrix
Banned
Get a tablet for college and a nice desktop.
Dr Stabbingworth
Member
It was a 980 earlier today. Must have sold out.
Huuuuuuge mistake. Building a PC saves you hundreds and is like putting Legos together. It's easy as hell as long as you follow instructions. You'll also learn to upgrade and diagnose problems much easier down the line.
This is a desktop, if the processor runs too hot you can easily buy a new CPU cooler or buy a more air efficient case.
I notice this with pretty much every pre-built (at least ones that are along the same costs as buying and building yourself). Every part will be listed except for the motherboard and power supply (and maybe the storage). I couldn't imagine buying one of these things without knowing that info.
BolognaOni
Member
HP clearing some inventory out to make room for Skylake I see... Still a good deal if you want an i7 though, for sure.