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Not really, ive got a mouse keyboard and screen already.

 

Ight.

 

So what you want to do is go with the Intel Z170 platform. Get the 6600k CPU whenever you get to the CPU selection. Do not pick the option to have them overclock it for you unless you are just so totally not wanting to worry about having to do it. Overclocking is really simple and we can help you do that.

 

For the cooling option, I recommend their 240mm liquid cooling option, as 120mm isn't worth having in my opinion. Plus it's not much to step it up to 240mm.

 

For a video card, and with your budget, I recommend getting a 980 Ti GPU. Other than that, you shouldn't have to change anything else.

 

They already have a 120 GB SSD selected for your first storage option. This will be the drive that they install Windows onto for you. I recommend also getting a 1TB or a 2TB mechanical drive for your second storage option (labeled "Hot swap bay drive" on the configuration tool") .

 

They already have most of the stuff you'd want already selected, other than those four things I mentioned. Plus, some of the other stuff are just extra bells and whistles that will just do nothing more than eat your money.

 

Please for the love of god... you will probably be wasting a thousand dollars on prebuilt.

 

Please for the love of god, go away if you don't want to help. Thanks.

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Not helpful to OP ofc. The previous post may be however. At least just spend the time to shop around prebuilts...

 

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Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($199.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($610.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($85.98 @ OutletPC) 
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Closest equivalent I can get to on the millennium line (which in numerous parts literally uses the most generic cheapest stuff possible. And I say that having inspected an origin pc before, although in fairness, it was never "bad" stuff, just stupid.
 
Same configuration 3200 dollars. Sorry 1300 dollars with those particular choices...

 

 

 

Did you happen to see how much they were selling their case for when they were selling the case by itself? They started at $399.

 

If they used cheaper cases, the price would be close. So you also need to take into account that they make their own cases and how much they see that they are worth.

 

EDIT: and you also didn't match a few components to the same ones they were offering on their configurator?

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Did you happen to see how much they were selling their case for when they were selling the case by itself? They started at $399.

 

If they used cheaper cases, the price would be close. So you also need to take into account that they make their own cases and how much they see that they are worth.

 

EDIT: and you also didn't match a few components to the same ones they were offering on their configurator?

If that is what you believe that case is worth lol, even still you have 1k difference. (I'd call total bullshit on that, but it's pretty subjective obviously.) The only component I didn't exactly match when applicable was the SSD.

 

I used a non-reference custom 980ti because it's straight up better and to use reference is idiotic, likewise I can't tell what the ODD, HDD and AIO (although both the "custom" AIO and Lepa models are well known Asetek variants), but the HGST is the best 3TB consumer hdd on the market for reliability (and only beaten in performance by the WD Black which is considered a premium in the configurator). The ODD is standard fare and matches their claims but I can't know what they use offhand.

 

Back on topic, what is your opinion on the Tiki configurator I linked earlier (the talon, while not having a window, is also about 200-300 dollars cheaper for similar configurations), it looks to be a bit cheaper (likely cause ITX), while being in a form factor that really shows off the best prebuilts can do.

 

Ofc if OP wanted to swap hdd's around then it wouldn't be a good idea, but imho looking for easy expandability in a situation in which one is only looking for prebuilts suggests that that shouldn't be a real concern. (plus usb externals are super cheap).

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Well, shit... if you were spending your own money I would hope you care about getting ripped off.  :lol:

Ah, good point.

However i have my own reasons for preference for a pre-built, its a lot easier to get (except the research) I can get it replaced if it stuffs up.

additionally i feel as if getting a prebuilt is more trust worthy, ik ppl dont agree but these reasons are good enough for me to pay a couple hundred extra, im the type of person who'll pay extra for quality.

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Ah, good point.

However i have my own reasons for preference for a pre-built, its a lot easier to get (except the research) I can get it replaced if it stuffs up.

additionally i feel as if getting a prebuilt is more trust worthy, ik ppl dont agree but these reasons are good enough for me to pay a couple hundred extra, im the type of person who'll pay extra for quality.

 

Fair enough, but uniformed.  You are NOT getting quality.  You are getting what they offer in terms of components.  Quality is being able to choose any component because you make sure every piece is of good quality. 

 

Manufacturer's warranties are free and they last longer than any Origin PC warranty.  I had my two 8GB sticks of RAM for 2.5 years when one started acting up and spitting out critical errors.  I contacted Patriot and told them my problem and how I diagnosed it.  They approved my RMA and with a few days of them receiving my RAM, I had a brand new set.

 

Origin warranties are bullshit.  A component goes screwy, and you have to pack your whole damn PC and ship it to them.  Every minute they spend with it comes out of their pocket.  Good luck getting quality service at that point, it is a crap shoot... some employees might know what they are doing but I assure most of them do not, because guys with knowledge have bigger salaries.  How much of an expert in PC repair can someone making minimum wage be?

 

Building your own is easy and a learning experience.  The more you do, the easier it gets.  You will have better technical support from places like this forum than anything Origin provides. 

 

You are practically throwing money away under the impression you are getting "quality".  That sucks :(

 

I don't know what is wrong with @Kloaked maybe he is lazy or something.  He is giving you terrible advice.

 

NCIX is a PC parts store.  If you order your parts through them, they will put your PC together for a decent price.  I would recommend building your own (if you have not guessed that by now).

 

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CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX200 960GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($299.99 @ B&H)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($128.97 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($259.99 @ B&H)

Total: $2205.88

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I don't know what is wrong with @Kloaked maybe he is lazy or something.  He is giving you terrible advice.

 

The only ones giving terrible advice are the ones telling OP to basically suck it up and build their own PC.

 

Get over yourselves. I'm so done with this bullshit.

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The only ones giving terrible advice are the ones telling OP to basically suck it up and build their own PC.

 

Get over yourselves. I'm so done with this bullshit.

 

I am sorry, I guess that was a bit much.

 

The thing with pre-builts is they charge a premium for everything... gouging as much as possible.  The best way to go about ordering from these companies is a stripped version of a "gaming PC".

 

No liquid cooling... stock... no overclock.  No extended warranty, manufacturers warranty still applies to the parts, most of them.  Float around the $1100 mark and he pays $1300-$1400, not so much of a loss.  :(

 

OP should know the truth, information... pros and cons.  The only pro is the PC is pieced together and windows is loaded.  That's it.  Everything else is garbage.

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I am sorry, I guess that was a bit much.

 

The thing with pre-builts is they charge a premium for everything... gouging as much as possible.  The best way to go about ordering from these companies is a stripped version of a "gaming PC".

 

No liquid cooling... stock... no overclock.  No extended warranty, manufacturers warranty still applies to the parts, most of them.  Float around the $1100 mark and he pays $1300-$1400, not so much of a loss.  :(

 

OP should no the truth, information... pros and cons.  The only pro is the PC is pieced together and windows is loaded.  That's it.  Everything else is garbage.

Yeh, but the thing is I need a proper pc fairly soon, if I were to just start building I'd like to start off with 200$ builds to start off.
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Yeh, but the thing is I need a proper pc fairly soon, if I were to just start building I'd like to start off with 200$ builds to start off.

 

Why?  You can't break things easier if they cost more.  You watch a few videos, then you get your parts and put them together.  Push the power button and you are ready to install windows.

 

Want some videos?

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Why? You can't break things easier if they cost more. You watch a few videos, then you get your parts and put them together. Push the power button and you are ready to install windows.

Want some videos?

i was looking around building videos but there's no really "step by step" ones.

But I would appreciate some step by step ones if u know of any.

Thx

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