Basic i7-2600 Desktop $629 Delivered + Free 8GB USB @ iiBuy

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  GreatWhiteHunter on 29/07/2012 - 20:29

  -3

  If you don't need the ability to expand/add SSD/etc then you might also want to consider one of the 11 Dell Optiplex 790 small form factor machines on Dell Outlet right now for $599
  http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/product…

  They have similar specs but only one internal 3.5" drive bay, 240 watt PSU, no Bluetooth, no card reader, USB 2.0 ports only and a 250gb hdd. They do come with DOS installed and a mouse/keyboard.

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    ProspectiveDarkness on 29/07/2012 - 21:59

    For $599, you also might not consider it. Whilst the OP deal comes close to being a bargain, this is absolutely no where near it.

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    slowmo on 29/07/2012 - 23:05

    dell desktops = you are stuffed with their proprietary sized PSU.

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  sasquire on 29/07/2012 - 20:40

  +8

  I've personally found iiBuy to be rather dodgy (eg not sending out order, even after a month and they wouldn't respond to any emails).

  They've also got quite a bad rep with whirlpool…
  http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1314596
  http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1604017

  I guess for most people, they're a bit hit and miss.

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  LeechingLeech on 29/07/2012 - 21:03

  +1

  The graphics imo are much better on the 3rd gen i7s
  And I don't get why you wouldnt get a 3820 which is the same price as the 2600

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  betheball on 29/07/2012 - 21:17

  +5

  You could make a better pc for 600 then this. No deal. Head over to whirlpool and look at suggested builds.

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    bargainhunter on 29/07/2012 - 21:20

    +1

    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs

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  ProspectiveDarkness on 29/07/2012 - 21:28

  +5

  I highly doubt the average user would notice the difference between i5's and i7's - they aren't all they're cracked up to be. Even gamers, I'm led to believe, prefer i5's.
  With that in mind, I think Centrecom PC's are probably better value.
  This, for example: http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/thunder-thunderbolt-inte…
  It has an operating system, graphics card and a monitor, for only $70 more.

  Additionally: as a rule for most pre built desktops: I wouldn't trust the PSU as far as I could kick it (for me, not far).
  /$0.02

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    Jatzz on 29/07/2012 - 21:33

    Yep, going to refer to the 'K' models right now but in theory they should be about the same statistically (K just adds overclocking and 100mhz or so to the core speeds). The difference between an i5-2500k and i7-2600k is only a few frames, so the $100 difference in price tends to not be justified if building a nice gaming rig.
    Agree'd with the PSU too, a good quality PSU is a must if you want the PC to last (even name brand PSU's can be dodgy, so be very careful picking one).

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      Cap N on 29/07/2012 - 21:40

      +2

      I must be lucky then, I've never had problems with my PSU and I've never given them any thought…

      But then again, I don't overclock nor have a honking fast GPU or >5 HDDs…. ;)

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  Medouglas on 30/07/2012 - 10:38

  +1

  Pfft! No separate video card. They're dreaming on the price!