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Cheap computer combos
Looking to get a cheap DIY kit for my 12 year old since his computer is shot.
I'm looking strongly at this package http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...=Combo.1243268 But would like to see if any of the other computer nerds think any of this list are better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0%20-%20%24200 |
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10-05-2013, 09:07 AM | #16 |
Oh yeah..... you like that
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why? I have had pretty good luck with APU's for surfing and light gaming. If you want to run Ultra settings, yeah thats not gonna happen.
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10-05-2013, 09:47 AM | #17 |
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That should be a nice little starter for that price point. Your kid is likely going to love it.
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10-23-2013, 07:58 PM | #18 |
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Those shits sent me a bad CPU.
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10-24-2013, 01:21 PM | #19 |
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10-24-2013, 01:24 PM | #20 |
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If anything buy a decent PSU, cheap ones cause more problems and you can always use on future upgrades.
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10-24-2013, 02:59 PM | #21 |
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newegg. Now it will be 10 days before I get the replacement because of their stupid return policies. Plus I can't just say refund the whole thing because most of their CPUs are only exchangeable and not returnable.
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11-15-2013, 10:23 AM | #22 |
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Any input?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...=Combo.1492556 AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz Eight-Core CPU, MSI 970A MOBO, MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB, G.SKILL 8GB MEM, Seagate 1TB HDD, LG 24X DVD Burner, RAIDMAX Hybrid 630W PS $609 + 90 for Windows 7. |
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11-15-2013, 10:52 AM | #23 |
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I've had one experience with Newegg and won't ever order from them again. I would seriously check Microcenter...at least Topeka to Overland Park isn't that great of a drive. Anyways I ordered an LCD from them a loooong time ago and it was DOA. It took me weeks to get them to exchange/take it back. I had to threaten them to get it resolved.
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11-15-2013, 11:43 AM | #24 |
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I have built 20 or so computers solely ordered from Newegg. NEVER had a problem with them, and even had them give me free shit when shipping took longer than expected. Never had anything DOA though.
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Decent deal. Should last you for several years if you like to keep up with new release games. If I sat down and put together a build I am not certain I could beat it for a value standpoint. Though, I would definitely try before I bought the thing. You can always add a SSD later, and even another 7850 (they are already going for dirt cheap) that wille xtend the useful life of the system even farther. |
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Probably the last time I buy a cheap combo deal from them though.
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11-19-2013, 03:54 PM | #30 |
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