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Originally Posted by -JD-
So I've been thinking about picking up a new desktop. Mostly for gaming, but also for general use. I've been using laptops for a long time now and sometimes I miss sitting at a proper desk with a full keyboard/mouse to do computing.
Anyway I've been out of the computer spec world for a long time now so could use a little advice. After spending a while searching various retailers I came across this Alienware pre-built system:
Best Buy - Page not found.
- i7 8700
- 16GB 2666MHz RAM
- 1TB HDD with Intel optane booster
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
On sale right now with $500 off for $1499 CAD (About $1150 USD). Sale ends today however. Thoughts? |
Late to the reply here, but from my experience it's
always cheaper to buy parts individually and assemble the desktop yourself. You'll save hundreds of dollars as well as learn a thing or two about computers while you're at it.
Check out
Pick parts. Build your PC. Compare and share. - PCPartPicker and choose the System Builder tab.
You can use an interactive assembling process that breaks down exactly the components that are/aren't compatible with one another, and it'll also make it clear you're not forgetting anything. I still use it from time to time if I forget what's compatible with my 6 year old motherboard.
