PC Advice - Is this a good deal

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  ethereal88 on 13/09/2013 - 10:14

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  No SSD = auto fail in 2013. HDD's are slooooooooow. The price should be closer to 600 with no OS, but what ever you choose make sure it comes with at least a 120GB SSD as a boot drive.

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  scrimshaw on 13/09/2013 - 10:38

  Where are you buying this PC from (that is, who quoted that price)

  Consider this build instead
  $750 ($1,200) Intel Video Editing/Photoshop/Multi-tasking Config

  CPU: Intel Core i5 4570 $225
  Mobo: ASRock B85M-PRO4 $89
  RAM: Patriot-S 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 $76
  SSD: SanDisk Ultra Plus 128GB $103 (Samsung EVO is preferable, but price may be different)
  HDD: Seagate Barracuda 3TB $138
  GPU: Intel Integrated (4600)
  Case: Silverstone PS08 $49
  PSU: Antec Neo Eco 450C Bronze $65
  ODD: DVD burner $20
  Peripherals: [ 23" LG IPS235P / Ducky DK2108 Zero / Logitech G400 / Creative Gigaworks T20 Series II ] (+$432)

  Total: $765 ($1,197 with peripheral parts)

  Anyway unless you are comfortable with overclocking, don't get the K processor.
  You will notice that there is are 2 types of Intel CPU's — one with a "K" assigned to the model number and one without (e.g 4570k and a 4570). The K indicates the CPU is unlocked meaning it is possible to overclock it, however doing so requires you to have the knowledge to play around with settings in UEFI.

  You should also make sure you get a good quality PSU (avoid generic) and preferably with a 80 PLUS certification for reliability and power efficiency.

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    cruise on 13/09/2013 - 10:47

    I was looking at this site http://www.mrpcgeek.com.au/. I'd like to buy a built system to avoid the headaches I'd introduce by trying to put it together myself.

    I'm not in any rush so I'll probably just keep an eye out then for one of the deals that pops up on OZ Bargain unless I find something similar in my searches.

    Thanks for your feedback though.

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      scrimshaw on 13/09/2013 - 10:52

      I'm not in any rush so I'll probably just keep an eye out then for one of the deals that pops up on OZ Bargain

      CPL usually posts good deals, so I suppose you could wait it out.

      Generally speaking, UMART and MSY (both available in your state) provides one of the best prices around. Most computer shops will also build a system to your preference and using the parts you indicate. This is the route I recommend taking, rather than choosing from a 'menu' of prebuilt systems which may incorporate things you don't need or want, such as generic components which are generally unpopular.

      How to order (from MSY)
      1. Copy and paste parts list (excluding prices)
      2. Email: [email protected] (or whatever branch closest to you) with subject header: System build to order
      3. MSY will reply to you either with a confirmation or email advising some parts are out of stock, and suggested alternatives.
      4. Choose alternatives and reply
      5. You get ticket number, MSY informs you of when the build is ready to be picked up in a few days time. Quote ticket number at the shop when picking up the desktop.

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        cruise on 13/09/2013 - 11:06

        Thank you, I greatly appreciate the advice. I will follow this up over the weekend.

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  umartsydney on 13/09/2013 - 10:50

  Umart Online Sydney (02) 9099-2688

  If this has no dedicated graphic card, please consider H87 chipset. It saves you some money for SSD

  Consider the following package:

  CPU: Intel Core i5 4670 $252.00
  Motherboard: ASRock H87M , 6x USB3, Gb LAN, $95.00
  Ram: Kingston 8G(2x4G) DDR3 1600MHz CL9 HyperX $85.00
  HDD: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200RPM $56.00
  Case and power supply: Thermaltake V4 Mid Tower Case Black with 500W PSU USB3.0 $79.00
  SSD: Samsung 120GB SSD 840 Series $105.00

  Total is $672

  I am sure you would feel the difference for the time needed for OS start-up/installation

  Installation $70 including 1 year back to base warranty => Reduce for you to $40
  Wireless card from $20
  Optical drive from $20

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  _Bruce_ on 13/09/2013 - 11:54

  Processor: Intel Quad Core i5-4670K @ 3.40GHz

  As mentioned, don't pay for a K series chip.

  Hard Drive: 500GB 7200RPM SATA3 HD

  Get an SSD.

  Motherboard: Z87 Motherboard with USB3.0 Ports

  Z87 is overkill. Any motherboard will do (even H81 has USB3 and everything else you need).

  Powersupply: 620W Heavy Duty PSU

  This is really overkill. Get a good quality low power supply (like 400W)

  1TB HD and i7-4770 @ 3.40GHz for $734 or
  1TB HD and i5-4670K with B85 mb and 4gb ram f

  Don't get an i7, no point. Stick with 8G of Ram unless you need to cut corners. B85 is fine.

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  altomic on 15/09/2013 - 23:22

  what are the specs on your current computer?

  it may be possible to upgrade-

  -increase RAM
  -add a SDD as a system/boot drive whilst your current HDD becomes storage space
  -better graphics card

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    cruise on 16/09/2013 - 08:10

    LOL…my current computer is about 6 years old and upgrading it would mean keeping the case only and replacing everything else.