Intel Core i7 2600 3.4Ghz Desktop PC 1TB Storage 4GB DDR3 - @578

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  eagleanthony on 15/07/2011 - 17:46

  -3

  Seems like a good price for a quick I7 laptop /w USB 3.0 for all those HDD's we now own!

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  talbot777 on 15/07/2011 - 17:48

  +1

  Its actually a Desktop eagle. No graphics card is a bit of a catch!

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    silentstorm117 on 15/07/2011 - 17:52

    you can add it on with the options, megaware is pretty awesome - bought from them a few times already :)

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    ywpn on 15/07/2011 - 23:23

    well, it's sort of built into the cpu

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  [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 17:52

  +2

  Intel Core i7-2600 1155pin Boxed CPU $286.00
  ASRock H61M-U3S3 USB3 DDR3 1155pin Motherboard $78.00
  G.Skill-NT 4GB Single DDR3 1333 RAM (Intel 1156pin, AM3) $33.00
  Seagate 3.5" Barracuda 1TB ST31000524AS SATA3 7200RPM 32MB HDD $55.00
  ASUS SATA DVD RW- 1 Year Warranty $24.00
  Codegen ATX-3335-A2 Case with PSU $39.00
  Build Fee $70.00
  Total $585 from MSY

  The price is OK, but it's not exactly exciting.

  EDIT Umart alternative:

  Mini ATX Case with PT-500W $45.00
  Intel Core i7 2600 Processor LGA1155 3.4GHz CPU $286.00
  LG H22NS50 SATA 22X - Super Multi DVDR Black with Software $25
  Seagate SATA3 1TB 7200RPM 32mb Cache $57.00
  Kingmax 4G PC-10600 1333MHZ DDR3 Single Stick $33.00
  AsRock H61M/U3S3 H61 2x DDR3 1333 1x PCI-E2.0 x16 2x PCI SATAIII GLAN USB3.0 HDMI DVI D-Sub mATX $79.00
  Build Fee $100
  Total $625 from Umart

  If you're the build-your-own type these would, of course, be much cheaper.

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    samfisher5986 on 15/07/2011 - 19:12

    MSY build fee is $70?

    that's insanely low….

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    The only thing I don't like about the bargain posted is its a 2600 not a 2600k, and they don't offer it as an option.

    IMO I think this would be more suitable to customers with a 2500k as standard.

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      [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 19:16

      From http://msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf (which has the date 15/07/2011 on it)

      Parts Assembly,Testing+Overnight Burning Test From $70

      Considering this build couldn't possibly be simpler, I assume the $70 is accurate.

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      Phesto on 15/07/2011 - 23:28

      I don't think many people buying a budget PC without a GPU will want to overclock their CPU.

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        samfisher5986 on 15/07/2011 - 23:45

        the "k" series has much better integrated graphics, its not just about overclocking it.

        This makes it perfect for cheap computers or those who want to do casual gaming.

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  ThePistonHead on 15/07/2011 - 17:59

  No OS!

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  [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 19:01

  Budget PC is cheaper after upgrades

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    [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 19:19

    Indeed. Most of their upgrades seem to be overpriced.

    And the same setup except with an i5 2500 is only $514 at BudgetPC, or for a 2500K $534. See hmyah.

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    StewBalls on 15/07/2011 - 19:37

    -2

    asrock compared to the asus or gigabyte has a lower quality (working life)

    Nonsense! Who do you think makes Asrock??? Keep your opinions to yourself if you can't back them up bro! ;)

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    [Deactivated] on 15/07/2011 - 19:39

    It appears to be a very generic "Coodmax" case & PSU.

    The only other sellers on staticice in Australia are Megaware and Beecom, whose pricing is $50-$60 for this kind of case with a 500W PSU.

    I'd put them on the same quality level as the $39 MSY and $45 Umart cases & PSUs.

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    StewBalls on 15/07/2011 - 19:54

    It's ok for you to voice your opinion, but make sure that's perfectly clear from the outset. IME sweeping declarative statements like "asrock compared to the asus or gigabyte has a lower quality (working life)" are not only ill-informed, but have the potential to influence prospective buyers who may otherwise have been very happy with that product!

    If you've got more than 3x motherboards experience to base it on; and/or some anecdotal or empirical data; then it might be noteworthy, but otherwise it's just misinformation! ASUS make ASrock…IME they are perfectly acceptable budget boards! I've thrown a lot more GBs & MSIs in the bin than ASrocks, I can tell you that! ;)

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    StewBalls on 15/07/2011 - 20:14

    +1

    I apologise for sounding so harsh! :)

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    A Banana4scale on 16/07/2011 - 00:14

    I think the point you were trying to make was that Asrock is more of a budget brand as compared to the greats such as Asus(think Rampage) or Gigabyte(think G1.Assassin) drools

    But will still wait for a review of the Z68 Extreme7 which looks f*ing awesome

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      StewBalls on 16/07/2011 - 00:38

      I think the mistake many people make is in assuming budget =/= quality. IME the two do not have to be mutually exclusive. There are notable examples in both camps! ;)

      ASrock seem to keep the prices down on their budget boards by not being bleeding-edge when it comes to OC performance, they tend to go the slow & steady route on chipsets & deviation from reference design; which IMHO is the right thing to do when cutting costs; so as not to sacrifice reliability! :)

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  mykei on 16/07/2011 - 00:21

  I recently saw a deal on Massa Technology here, but was banned here for some reasons.

  Their deal is pretty much the same, but you get 8GB of ram and GT520 GPU with a Thermaltake Dokker Gaming Case for $649 delivered.

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  Adamiam on 16/07/2011 - 14:32

  Doesn't seem like too bad of a deal.
  What would I need to add to make it more of a gaming PC?

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    [Deactivated] on 16/07/2011 - 20:07

    +1

    The main things would be a graphics card and the PSU. The PSU is a generic 500W model, in all likelihood it couldn't provide more than 150W DC on the 12V rail reliably. The 2600 and a low powered gaming graphics card like the 6790 would draw around 200W from the 12V rail when under load.

    So you match the PSU to the graphics card.

    If you get a HD6790 1GB for ~$150 you'd want something like a Corsair CX430 for ~$65.

    If you get a HD6950 for ~$250 then you'd want something more like a Corsair CX500 for ~$85.

    You might also like a better case for better airflow, better looks and better construction like the Fractal Define R3 for ~$150 or a more budget friendly option like combining PSU and case like the Antec NSK6580B w/ EarthWatts 430W for ~$150.

    You'd probably also want Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for ~$100.

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      A Banana4scale on 16/07/2011 - 20:55

      +1

      if student. then either $50 for windows or free from MSDNAA(if applicable)

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      Adamiam on 17/07/2011 - 01:47

      So in other words.. just build my own and forget this deal?

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        A Banana4scale on 17/07/2011 - 12:00

        +1

        pretty much, these deals are only good for those moms and pops who have no idea about what technology is.

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        [Deactivated] on 17/07/2011 - 12:33

        +1

        And even then, they're not great. They require you to know you need to add Windows/Office/Monitor/KB/Mouse/Wireless/Mouse Pad/Bigger HDD/Don't Really Need That CPU etc.

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  Adamiam on 17/07/2011 - 18:07

  Haha thanks guys. Will have to have a look at parts then.