Dell AMD Gaming PC

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  [Deactivated] on 01/04/2019 - 11:50

  Actually not a bad deal. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Dell-New-Inspiron-Gaming-PC-Desk…

  COUPON: PTECHSALE

  Your price: AU $1,279.20

  edit* this is the non X version

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  dcep on 01/04/2019 - 11:54

  if this is purely for gaming, it's not really a balance rig. spec unless you plan to upgrade the Graphics card in future.

  2700x is a waste when paired with rx580, where you get away with 2600 just fine whilst saving few hundred bucks, unless you're future-proofing it for future GPU upgrade.

  you can get rtx2080 system build from TechFast for that money.
  the usual caveat applies - long wait times + questionable PSU

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    scrimshaw on 01/04/2019 - 12:23

    +2

    1 month wait time apparently, from what i've read in other tech forum. By the time you get your rig from Techfast, AMD would have already announced their new Ryzen 3000 series.

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  pongobyte on 01/04/2019 - 15:55

  You could build or have it built for you for maybe a bit more money - very much depends on your budget and requirements, there is a vast range of options available for custom built systems.
  You'd normally get better / more reliable and efficient power supplies and arguably better motherboards, instead of the "generic" Dell options.
  Agree the 2700x is not really recommended for a gaming CPU unless you do streaming or other things on the side as well, where the extra cores might help.
  A 6-core 2600 would be a better fit or investment and you can use the savings towards a better GPU, like a RTX 2060. But again, nothing wrong with an RX580.
  There will be waiting times for custom builds, but you should get a more powerful and quite often more reliable build for your investment.

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  abhayks on 01/04/2019 - 21:52

  +1

  Thanks for your replies.
  Checked that Dell does not have a 2600 based system.
  Kindly elaborate the generic parts that Dell uses. I was of the impression that Dell uses good quality parts. Quality and warranty is what we pay premium for ..

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  pongobyte on 01/04/2019 - 23:48

  +1

  Dell uses OEM custom hardware purchased from various manufacturers, including power supplies, motherboards, RAM and even GPUs.
  This does not mean that they are "bad" or that if you buy a retail / non-OEM PSU it will always be "good".
  It's about knowing what you buy, what components and features are used for each unit and when it comes to power supplies in particular, parameters like stability / reliability, efficiency and safety / protections can vary quite significantly.

  The one thing that should make a lot of us think again when buying a Dell or other big brands (there are custom builders that do the same) is the lack of information regarding their components, especially power supplies and motherboards. Try to get some more info on top of the power rating of the Dell PSU and you'll soon hit a brick wall.
  Things like protection features, the rated efficiency or the manufacturer behind it are all a bit of a mystery, one would find this as useful info. With retail components you make a more informed decision given there is a vast amount of information available, full specs, features, testing and benchmarking reviews abound.
  Similar story with the motherboards, do you know what chipset is Dell using for the computer you plan to buy? AMD have 3 different chipsets for their consumer class CPUs, all with various features.

  Will the computer work, it will and sure Dell will cover the warranty otherwise. But after 2-3-4 years, if you do buy the extended warranties, things might change. You might think you'll get a new computer anyway after 3-4 years. Sure, why not, but you may also be able to reuse or claim warranty on a non-OEM PSU you buy today with a 5 or more years warranty.
  Can you upgrade a Dell computer after a year or two? Most likely yes, but it will also most likely have to be from Dell given the custom design and it could also prove to be a costly exercise.

  In the end it comes down to paying Dell for a system that works because they say so and you don't really care how or why or you buy something that works because you know what's inside and that you have more control over.
  It sure is more work involved from your side, but with a bit of effort you should be able to find a system that is optimised for your requirements and budget and that most of the time will provide more for the same money.

  You should also look at the Dell "real" gaming series, Alienware. These would most likely use better quality components, but in this case you should really look at a custom build alternative as their prices are really high and again they lack much of the details as above.

  Like everything else, take this with a grain of salt and do some research of your own, ask questions like on these forums and see what alternatives you have. Even if it doesn't change your mind, at least you've had a choice to make.

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    abhayks on 02/04/2019 - 10:16

    Your are amazing mate. You have given such a detailed and clear explanation that leaves little for guess work.
    Thanks.