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How overpriced are Pre-Builds compared to DIY?

Khajiit Dealer
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Im strongly considering buying this computer because of the 4-year warranty and free parts upgrades over time:https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1239329

I'm wondering just how overpriced this is relative to the parts in the machine and whether or not it's worth it (I've never built a computer before)

Guide to GTX 900 Series: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/457526-nvidia-900-series-basic-performance-guide/

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its overpriced by $700

this is an identical build

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($213.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($112.91 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked Video Card  ($636.16 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($97.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1942.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 22:10 EDT-0400

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20-200% depending on the company

this one is 75-85%

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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i've seen prebuilts that were actually cheaper than building yourself.

 

that is, because they can get cheap windows licenses, they cheap out on the PSU, and have OEM mobos with as little features as possible.

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its overpriced by $700

this is an identical build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($213.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($112.91 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked Video Card  ($636.16 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($97.89 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1942.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 22:10 EDT-0400

That PSU with those specs. Seems interesting. Not the best PSU choice for a high end Rig, digital storm should know better.

 

 

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what to know how to build a PC? don't know what parts to get? check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyIu9E8hOwY

  

its overpriced by $700

this is an identical build

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($378.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($213.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($112.91 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked Video Card  ($636.16 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($65.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.98 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($97.89 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1942.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-13 22:10 EDT-0400

  

20-200% depending on the company

this one is 75-85%

  

i've seen prebuilts that were actually cheaper than building yourself.

 

that is, because they can get cheap windows licenses, they cheap out on the PSU, and have OEM mobos with as little features as possible.

  

That PSU with those specs. Seems interesting. Not the best PSU choice for a high end Rig, digital storm should know better.

You guys are ignoring the 4 year warranty, free upgrades, and free shipping.

Guide to GTX 900 Series: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/457526-nvidia-900-series-basic-performance-guide/

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There is no such thing as excess in hardware. 

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You guys are ignoring is the 4 year warranty, free upgrades, and free shipping.

Free upgrades? I doubt that. also most manufacturers have pretty lasting warranties anyway.

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You guys are ignoring the 4 year warranty, free upgrades, and free shipping.

The warranty appears to be a non-removable item. Either way, this would usually only account for $150-300 at most, comparing to the plans available at Best Buy and Staples.

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Free upgrades? I doubt that. also most manufacturers have pretty lasting warranties anyway.

Not 'free' in that the parts are free, I mean that they'll do all the maintenance for me.

Guide to GTX 900 Series: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/457526-nvidia-900-series-basic-performance-guide/

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There is no such thing as excess in hardware. 

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