Is This ALDI Special Buy Gaming Computer a Good Buy?

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  17833 on 01/11/2016 - 19:54

  Not sure if you have seen this thread bit hard to read because of the other deals but some mixed options in there. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/272063

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    maximum on 01/11/2016 - 20:55

    Thanks so much I didn't see this before

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  17833 on 01/11/2016 - 19:56

  This whirlpool forum post might also be helpful http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2577550

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  inherentchoice on 01/11/2016 - 21:35

  It's a Special Buy.

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  Baebs on 01/11/2016 - 21:39

  You're better off buying a system from an actual computer store - mwave, pccasegear, msy etc.

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  Jamie007 on 01/11/2016 - 22:04

  Compared to what a prebuilt PC with the same specs from the likes of Alienware would cost, yes its a very good price. But you could get a store like Scorptec to build you the exact same PC, and with the knowledge that every single component is quality (I'm sure these Aldi type PCs cheap out in a lot of little areas, RAM and hard drive brands for example which they don't mention) and ship it to your door for around $1800.

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    epicttiimm on 01/11/2016 - 22:22

    +1

    cheap out in a lot of little areas, RAM and hard drive brands

    All brands of RAM use either Hynix or Samsung chips.

    But you could get a store like Scorptec to build you the exact same PC

    Did a quick custom build on Scorptec using the exact cheapest parts (CPU, RAM, SSD, Mobo, etc) and its 2k minimum. If you want 'quality' components expect to pay $100-200 more than that. No OS as well unlike the Aldi PC, so add another $129 for Win10 OEM

    with the knowledge that every single component is quality

    There is a 60 day no questions asked money back guarantee, and a 2 year warranty period (vs 1 year from Scorptec). Can't see any downside on using it for 2 months then returning it if you aren't happy. Scorptec certainly does not have this satisfaction guarantee.

    Don't get me wrong, I've built many PCs and would build one myself, but for the hardware inside, its a no brainer. If I was in the market for a new PC, I'd honestly get this, then I'd buy a bigger SSD and put it all in a nice case. Review from PC Gamer here

    TL;DR: It's a very very good price for the hardware you are getting.

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      BoomTetrisForJeff on 01/11/2016 - 22:50

      Lmao review lost some points because it has 16gb ram instead of 32gb surely can't be serious

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        ReAvenger on 01/11/2016 - 23:22

        For $2000, the review is saying that 32gb should have been included, whether or not anybody really needs it

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        epicttiimm on 02/11/2016 - 18:37

        Lol IKR like doesn't even mention RAM speed. Most games don't even use 8GB. Huge upside that it has 2 slots, and only 1 slot is populated, so if you can find another matching 16GB DDR4 stick, you're good to go with the highly sought after 32GB ram haha.

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      Jamie007 on 02/11/2016 - 23:54

      For the same price with all brand name components (compared to unbranded, as the review for the Aldi says):
      https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37181/pccg-obsidian-1070…

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  RogueWolf on 02/11/2016 - 00:49

  Edit..

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  CodeXD on 02/11/2016 - 00:53

  FYI, this doesn't come with a monitor so you'll need to buy that separately

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  theHMASfriendship on 02/11/2016 - 10:12

  +2

  Here's an equivalent system for ~$1900 assembled. So the aldi system doesn't seem like bad value for an average punter coming off the street.

  http://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/FBfbkT

  I've kept the parts from the same store (umart), and used half decent components, so you can probably whittle down this a bit more.

  I'm not sure how much Aldi's "60 day satisfaction guarantee" is worth, but considering the $100 price difference, that's only about $0.07 an hour extra. Some establishments can charge up to a few hundred dollars an hour for satisfaction, so that seems like good value.

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    Christop86 on 02/11/2016 - 13:26

    Nice work.

    I've never used umart before. They assemble it for me and send it to my door? Are they OK for warranty/returns?

    On the fence. Building my own PC is what I've always done.

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      theHMASfriendship on 02/11/2016 - 14:12

      Most of the computer part stores have the same service, such as MSY, Computer Alliance, Scorptec, MWave etc.

      Usually they will assemble for a cost (typically around $80-100)then you pop in and pick it up when it's ready. You may be able to get them shipped.

      They also generally come with a "warranty" attached for the complete system rather than the individual components. Whether these warranties are worth anything when something goes wrong, I'm not sure.

      I generally build myself, I just used umart as an example, they are usually well priced and local to me. If you're located in SA, maybe look at MSY.

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      humdingaling on 02/11/2016 - 16:46

      umart is a reputable computer store/chain

      They do assemble but do charge for it (though they have free assembly on special every now and then)
      never had to warranty anything with them knock wood though i have not heard any bad experiences

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  tonyjzx on 02/11/2016 - 11:22

  'USB 3.0 the data turbo'

  what does this mean

  i really want to see what parts they use inside… the psu mb etc. is important

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  Christop86 on 02/11/2016 - 13:22

  I'm considering buying one.

  I haven't built my own PC in years and I'm at a stage where getting a pre-built system is appealing.

  The main thing is sourcing all the parts, ordering them all in, putting them together is easy enough but if there's any issues troubleshooting can take a while and then you have to worry about returns/warranty.

  Would love to get a look inside one.